Podcasts – A Slob Comes Clean

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com My whole house is pretty much under control now, except one thing: clothes. No matter what, they still get out of control all the time! What do I do when I find things that don’t belong in our home? To follow the container method and the […] The post 458: Tackling Your Decluttering Challenges appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Because of all the decluttering they’d done, our guest and her husband were able to take on the adventure of living in a travel trailer full time. (With the goal of never needing their winter coats!) In this episode, we discuss: What to do when temporary items take over a space. How to keep flat […] The post 457: Simplifying Tasks to Simplify Lifestyle appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

4 phrases/questions I can see right through. 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?? The post 456: Legitimately Challenging Challenges appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com If 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 […] The post 455: Kids, In-Laws, Laundry and More Questions Answered! appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

My guest today is a nurse who has helped others navigate grief, and she’s determined to tackle her own grief-related clutter. Included in the attic that houses several generations of difficult clutter are unfinished quilting projects that are reminders of the people she’d planned to give them to. My books Want to be a patron […] The post 454: Tackling a Space Full of Generational Clutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/survey/ https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/makedinnerhappen/ What do you do when the ‘take it there space’ is cluttered? Advice to work on rhythms (groups of tasks assigned to time of day or room) when your life has no routine schedule? Meal planning suggestions when your life has no routine schedule? […] The post 453: Rhythms, Meals, Guilt, and Other Questions Answered appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Getting started is the hardest part. So how do you actually take that first step? How can you move from understanding how to declutter to actually 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?? The post 452: How to Be Convinced to Declutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Do you fear decluttering because you’re afraid of all the decisions you’ll need to make? I’ve heard decluttering referred to as delayed decisions. Good news! You can make a lot of decluttering progress without making any decisions at all. And if you follow my No Mess Decluttering Process, by the time you do have to […] The post 451: Decluttering without Making Decisions appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Amy’s husband brought a lot of sentimental items when they combined households, but she has learned to handle it well. She’s now tackling her garage/storage that she wants to clear so she can park a new car. In this episode we discuss: Finding a new Clutter Threshold after combining households in her late 40’s Letting […] The post 450: Decluttering to Combine Households appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com When should we remove containers? For example, bookshelves, entryway tables, desks, buffets, china cabinets, etc. My hubby and I are following your steps. We have different “where would I look for it first” locations. Do you have any thoughts or advice? I am having trouble […] The post 449: Removing Containers, Decluttering With Others, and More of Your Questions Answered appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Sometimes, advice that’s meant to be helpful isn’t actually helpful at all. And if you’re overwhelmed, you might not understand why the advice isn’t helpful and end up feeling worse. The Container Concept video My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? […] The post 448: Comparisons or Containers? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

My No Mess Decluttering Method takes the emotions out of decluttering. But that doesn’t mean you won’t feel them. Here’s what to do when you start feeling stressed about identifying things in the first three steps. Trash, Easy Stuff, and Duh Donations. Episode 337 My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […] The post 447: It isn’t Possible to Struggle with DUH Donations appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

The No Mess Decluttering Method works exceptionally well for those with ADHD, and today, we’re talking about why it works so well! I’m talking with ADHD expert Megs Crawford. I found this conversation fascinating, and I think you will too! https://www.mindfulmegs.com/ Order Dana’s New Book! My books Want to be a patron of the show? […] The post 446: ADHD & the No Mess Decluttering Process with Megs Crawford appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

My guest today has made so much progress, and now she wants to take what she’s learned outside! In this episode, we discuss: Create a new spot for something…..and remember it when I need it again Apply the principles to cleaning and handling the next steps of maintenance Declutter the garden Order Dana’s New Book! […] The post 445: Learning to Trust Your Decluttering Instincts appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

This week, I’m answering your questions asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. I’m talking about switching around kids’ bedrooms, getting ready for a cleaner, families and Clutter Thresholds, and more! Preorder My New Book! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to […] The post 444: China, Closets, Cleaners, and More appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach’s […] The post 443: Forests, Trees, and Nail Holes appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control. Say Goodbye to […] The post 442: How to Be a Maximalist appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing to be able to haul everything you own.  In this episode, we discuss: Dealing with Identity Clutter Making it Possible to pack up the RV in an hour Getting […] The post 441: Your Unique Situation Affects Your Clutter Threshold appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!” So what if an item has a home, but you can’t “get” to its home because you are borderline approaching hoarder status? What do you do […] The post 440: When Decluttering Snags Happen appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home. Take Your […] The post 439: So How Long Did It Take to Declutter My Whole House? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.