Podcasts – A Slob Comes Clean

In this episode, we discuss: Declutter my house when most of the stuff isn’t mine. Declutter the garage. Keep the Craffice( craft room/office ) decluttered when sharing it with my husband. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE […] The post 407: Defining a Shared Space appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we discuss: Ideas on getting past “blocks” when it comes to moving to different parts of the house when decluttering. Worrying about the wrong thing. Tips and tricks on keeping up with everything when working from home. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method! My […] The post 406: Adjusting for Changes in Your Home and Routine appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we discuss: Having children help – how to delegate and still follow the steps. How to keep up with cleaning and laundry when your schedule is always changing. Helping the kids decide what to keep. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method! My books Want […] The post 405: Focusing on Routines with a Busy Family and Unpredictable Schedule appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

There are people out there who love decluttering. I am not one of those people. But I do see the value in it and am so glad I’ve decluttered (and keep decluttering). I used to think that once I got good at decluttering, I’d learn to love it, and that would make it easy. That […] The post 404: Learning to Love Decluttering Isn’t the Goal appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we discuss: Where you start once the visible stuff is done and everything else just feels overwhelming. Kids clothes. Staying on top of things even during growth spurts. Getting over the guilt of getting rid of things that have been gifted. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified […] The post 403: Getting Rid of Gifts?! appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

This week, I am talking about Net Gains  Decluttering, meaning that we move the whole house forward by making progress in one space at a time without making other spaces worse. Learn what to do when your “take it there now” place needs to be decluttered, and discover the power of doing it now.   […] The post 402: Net Gains Decluttering appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we discuss: Staying motivated and not getting overwhelmed. Providing loving guidance to your spouse and children. Deciding if lists are helpful. 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 401: Getting Started When the Project of Your Home is Overwhelming appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As has become the tradition for every hundredth episode, my husband joins me to answer questions from you! I always love these episodes! The Take Your House Back course together, and it’s on sale now through January 10th! Grab it at aslobcomesclean.com/take. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a […] The post 400: Talking Decluttering with My Husband appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

This week I’m talking with my friend Dawn about the importance and the reality of balancing daily stuff with the decluttering. Dawn and I do the Take Your House Back course together, and it’s on sale now through January 10th! Grab it at aslobcomesclean.com/take. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to […] The post 399: Daily Stuff – The Beginning and the End appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

The biggest benefit for me of using my No Mess Decluttering Process is not needing to predict how much time I’ll need to declutter. Not needing to assess the mess and guess how long it will take to deal with it means I’m much more likely to get started. I know that any amount of […] The post 398: How to Work Decluttering into Whatever Time & Energy You Have appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

At this time of year, MANY of us are in survival mode. That’s normal, and surviving is better than not. Today, I’m sharing ways I work to move forward on making progress in my house, even when I’m in the midst of a crazy time that once would have set my home back significantly. Take […] The post 397: How to Move Forward, Even in Survival Mode appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I have removed emotions from my decluttering process, not because I don’t have emotions, but because I do! I can’t use emotions to declutter, so I stick with my fact and instinct based ways of dealing with things. One of the biggest things that brings up lots of emotions is being asked (or asking myself) […] The post 396 Why “Why” Isn’t Part of My Decluttering Process appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering questions in this episode about piles of shoes, stress over deciding how many towels to keep, whether to stop decluttering to hang up a picture, and more. These are the kinds of things that stress declutterers out, so I hope I can take some of the stress away. Take Your House Back is […] The post 395: Too Many Shoes, Towels, & Projects appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

If it’s in the house, it’s either appreciating or depreciating. And truly appreciating something keeps it from depreciating. Let’s talk about this concept. By “let’s” of course I mean me. Because I’m the only one talking. But I had fun in this conversation with myself. Take Your House Back is on sale.  My books Want […] The post 394: Appreciate or Depreciate – It’s Your Choice appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I hope you enjoy this conversation! 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 393: Temporary Toys, Sentimental Decor, and Food Where It Doesn’t Belong appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

The hardest thing about decluttering is making decisions. Decision after decision after decision. My five step decluttering process makes decision making easier/possible. Today, I’m talking about applying the decluttering strategies to decision making about more than just clutter. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to […] The post 392: Applying the Decluttering Process to General Decision Making appeared first on Dana K. White: 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.