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534: Clearance Is Necessary – Putting Our Frugal Brains to Good Use
Frugality and clutter often go hand in hand. (Sorry.) But here’s a way to put our deep, detailed look at how clearance racks work to good use in our…
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533: How to Build Decluttering Confidence
If you’re scared to declutter because you lack confidence, I’m sharing how to build decluttering confidence. This one action gives you the…
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532: Stuck in Big Visions of Meal Planning
Meal planning is a huge part of home management. Not having a plan for meals can cause a lot of stress every single evening of the week! I’m talking with Katie…
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531: “Call the Bluff” Decluttering
I am a big fan of calling the bluff. To be clear, my own bluff. The way I declutter (implementing the Container Concept and Taking It There Now) is basically…
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530: My Anti-Procrastination Process
I’m sharing all five steps of my Anti-Procrastination Process from my new book: Procrastinators Get Stuff Done! Go preorder it now before it releases NEXT…
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529: “Better” vs. “Not Enough”
Sometimes we mess up. Or at least I do. And/or I don’t get everything done that I really wanted to do. I can look at these situations as either “not enough” or…
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528: Beating Procrastination Doesn’t (Necessarily) Equal Productivity
I’m talking with my editor for my new book today! Lisa-Jo is an amazing author and also an amazing editor! I thoroughly enjoyed working with her, and it was so…
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527: Effectiveness Vs. Efficiency
Oh how we (clutter strugglers and procrastinators) are obsessed with (the idea of) efficiency! We love the idea of shaving off unnecessary minutes. We love the…
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526: This is a Sass-Friendly Decluttering Method
If your default reaction is sass, this episode is for you. I get a little sassy when faced with a task I don’t want to do. But thankfully, the No Mess…
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525: Extra Space Isn’t Extra
Oh, how I used to LOVE the idea of extra space. But I loved the idea because I wanted to fill it! Now, I see extra space as necessary. It’s not available…
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524: Piles Blocking Take It There Now, a Craft Room Full of Fabric, and a Late Husband’s Last Box
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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523: Fear of Others Filling Your Decluttered Spaces, Decluttering Books, and Teens’ Messy Bedrooms
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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522: When Your Husband Won’t Declutter, Shame When You Fall Off Track, and Helping Older Family Members
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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521: Already Made Piles and Now It’s Worse, Emotionally Detaching from Objects, and Hitting a Wall at 50 Percent
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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520: Feeling Sad After Decluttering, Decluttering During Divorce, and ADHD and Getting Started
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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519: January Declutter Crash, Pantry and Food Storage, and Family Cluttering Up Your Progress
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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518: Neighbor Anxiety When Hauling Stuff Out, a Spouse Who Won’t Declutter, and Faster Decisions
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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517: Clearing Out a Parent’s Home, ADHD and Take It There Now, and a Basement Full of Brand-New Stuff
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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516: The Mismatched Sock Bin, Guilt Over Decluttering Gifts, and Take It There Now When It’s Already Full
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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515: No Motivation to Declutter, Keeping Up After a Big Clean, and Teenagers’ Messy Rooms
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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514: ADHD and Object Permanence, Generational Family Photos, and Grief and Clutter
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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513: Stuff with No Home, a Loved One’s Belongings, and Decluttering a Stubborn Family Member
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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512: Decluttering Journals, Clothes Between Sizes, and Take It There Now with Limited Energy
As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to…
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511: How Do You Make Decluttering Progress When Your Routine is Unpredictable
How in the world can you declutter when your routine has flown out the window?! Here’s how! I’m going over the No Mess Decluttering Method so you can have a…
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510: Back to the Basics! (So What Exactly are the Basics?)
As we head into the time of year when many routines change, it’s more important than ever to know exactly what the basics are so you can focus on them. The…
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509: Getting Unstuck in Overwhelming Decluttering Situations
In this episode, we: Talk about cleaning the guest room Address what you do when you have furniture you want to get rid of, but you can’t physically remove it…
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508: Decluttering Closets and Clothing
In this episode: We talk about decluttering your closet and how to help make decisions about what to get rid of and what just needs to be put away We address…
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507: Helping Others Declutter
I get so many questions about how to help others declutter. Sometimes the “others” want help, and sometimes they don’t. Today, I’m answering several of these…
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506: Your Laundry Questions Answered
I’m answering questions people have asked about ways they get tripped up on getting laundry under control. If you’ve struggled with laundry, I think you’ll…
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505: Hotelify – Making it Easier for the Others in Your Home to Keep it Neat
I had a conversation with a friend who was going to be gone for a period of time, and her goal is to make it as easy as possible for her home to stay under…
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504: Hobbies: Time to Give vs Stolen Time
Those of us who struggle with clutter are interesting people who are interested in so many things! One of the most frustrating things about clutter and a home…
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503: Minimizing Decluttering Regret
I’ve been thinking a lot about my husband’s comment about what he regrets decluttering. Having a set method to declutter that allows me to make…
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502: Working In Cleaning Routines
We’re heading into spring, so lots of people are thinking about cleaning. I’m answering questions about working cleaning into your routines. From…
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501: Answering Questions About Selling
I get lots of questions about selling stuff vs donating, so today I’m answering some of them. From tips for having a good garage sale to navigating other…
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500: Talking With Bob – Decluttering Regrets, Moving, Empty Nest, and More
It’s episode 500, so my husband is joining me! We talked about how much better things function now in our home. I asked him if he had any decluttering regrets…
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499: Adjusting to Smaller Space & Larger Struggles
Today’s guest is a full-time caregiver living in a much smaller space than she once had. But holding on to things that represent a previous identity are making…
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498: The Power of Negative Thinking
I’m a big fan of Realistic Positivity. That’s positivity that’s based in knowing what to do and how to do it. Positivity is powerful. But so is negativity. If…
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497: Working Through Family Treasures
In this episode, we discuss: How you stay/get motivated to keep decluttering when you’re busy or tired. How to save memories from ancestors/family when you…
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496: Ricochet Decluttering
It can feel like every decluttering decision you make will be as hard as the ones you’re making right now. But if you look for opportunties to make your…
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495: Decluttering Difficulties or Step-Skipping?
If you find yourself feeling stuck in the No Mess Decluttering Process or struggling with the decluttering questions, my first suggestion would be to go back…
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494: 52 Things I’ve Learned at Age 52 (Just Kidding. 5.)
It’s my 52nd birthday! I’m sharing 5 things that I’ve learned in my five decades! Mostly about decluttering, but also about life. Dana’s new…
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493: Going Beyond Survival Mode
In this conversation, my guest has a newborn and is feeling overwhelmed. We talk about where to focus and how to reframe success to make it possible to start…
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492: Clutter and Creativity
If you struggle with clutter, there’s a high likelihood that you are creative! Not all creative people struggle with clutter, but most people who struggle with…
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491: What to Do Differently (or Not) in the New Year (or Anytime)
It’s natural to think about changes you want to make in the new year. I’ve found that identifying small things I can do differently helps increase…
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490: Four Reasons the No Mess Decluttering Process Works for Kids (and Anyone)
I hope you’ve been having a wonderful holiday season! If you’re determined to tackle decluttering with your kids (or with anyone), here are some of the reasons…
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489: Decluttering Successfully with Autism and/or ADHD
Mattia from AuDHD Flourishing has experienced great success with my No Mess Decluttering Method. We discuss why this method works so well for everyone…
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488: Gifts Plus Decluttering
I’m answering questions around the theme of dealing with gifts while you’re actively decluttering your home! Do you have any tips for dealing with gifts? After…
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487: Decluttering (not Organizing) the Calendar
Beth is a Mental Health Professional with a very busy schedule in a family of people who also have very busy schedules. We discuss how to apply the…
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486: Function. Important Everywhere. Essential in the Kitchen.
Function is so important in the kitchen because it is a space that needs to be used every day! Decluttering with function in mind will take you far. I’m…
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485: Holiday and Hosting Decluttering
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com What is the best way to downsize/go through Christmas stuff? I am doing your…
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484: Redefining My House’s Happy Ending
Guilt free rest is the very best perk of having a decluttered home. I didn’t know that when I started decluttering, so I’m sharing it with you now. 338: Real…
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483: Permission to Learn
You definitely don’t need my permission for anything, but I’ve learned that giving myself permission to learn is incredibly helpful when I feel overwhelmed. If…
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482: Scary Clutter Problems – Solved
I remember being scared that I’d never figure out how to get my house under control! I was petrified of someone ringing my doorbell without warning! This week…
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481: Collection? Or Investment?
We (those of us who struggle with clutter) tend to love collections! But we also know they can get out of control. I’m talking about collecting in a way that…
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480: Real People, Real Progress – Lessons from the Kindred Spirits
I am doing something kind of fun. So as you know, I have my Patreon group, and we had an in-person retreat. I asked some of them if they would come on and…
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479: Q&A – When Decluttering Feels Endless, Plus Stairs, Cards, and Kids’ Toys
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com Due to some kitchen updates, I had to empty out my kitchen cabinets. Since I…
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478: Q&A – Function Over Minimalism and the Power of the First Steps
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com How can I plunk my homeschool routine in the middle of my dailies, progress…
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477: Noncommittal Experimentation
The goal of noncommittal experimentation is to remove the pressure that I feel that keeps me from doing anything. Take Your House Back My books My YouTube…
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476: The House You Have Is The House You Have
I’ve stayed in multiple homes lately, including a shipping container tiny home! That has made me think a LOT about what I want in a home and how to get there…
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475: Container Concept and Creativity
I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com How do you apply the container concept for certain items that some people…