Bite-Sized Decluttering: Transform Your Life with These Quick Wins (Ep 221)
Welcome back to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, where your host, Deanna Yates, is turning the tables and stepping into the guest role! In this special episode, Deanna joins Diane Bowden on the Minimalist Moms podcast for an engaging discussion on bite-sized decluttering—an approach that might just be the game-changer for busy moms trying to create a peaceful and organized home.
Episode Highlights:
Deanna in the Hot Seat: Hear Deanna share her personal story and insights as a guest on the Minimalist Moms podcast. From childhood memories of uniforms and a dislike for shopping to the numerous moves with her family, Deanna reveals the journey that shaped her minimalist mindset.
Unlocking Unexpected Freedom: Discover how decluttering can open up not just physical space, but mental clarity and peace as well. Deanna explains her bite-sized approach to decluttering, emphasizing the power of taking small, manageable steps to create lasting change in your home and life.
Practical Tips for Busy Moms: Learn simple, actionable tips like creating a dedicated spot for your keys, tackling one small area at a time (hint: not the garage!), and even enlisting friends to help you declutter over coffee instead of indulging in a shopping spree. Deanna’s practical advice makes decluttering feel less overwhelming and more achievable, especially for busy moms.
A Unique Tip Never Before Heard on Minimalist Moms: Tune in to catch the unique decluttering tip that left even Diane Bowden, a seasoned minimalist podcaster, surprised. If Diane’s audience of nearly 400 episodes hasn’t heard it, chances are it will be new to you too!
Mindful Minimalism: Deanna and Diane dive into the mental health benefits of decluttering, discussing how a minimalist lifestyle can reduce stress and increase focus. They explore the idea of creating intentional spaces that support your mental and physical well-being, reminding us that sometimes less truly is more.
Handling Sentimental Clutter: Struggling with sentimental items? Deanna offers advice on navigating those emotional decisions, including how a little outside perspective can make a big difference.
Sponsored by Active Skin Repair: Discover Active Skin Repair’s natural, non-toxic solution for treating cuts, scrapes, burns, and more with medical-grade ingredients. Deanna shares her personal endorsement, highlighting how it’s become a go-to for her family’s skin care needs.
Key Takeaways:
Decluttering doesn’t have to be an overwhelming, all-or-nothing endeavor. Start small with one cabinet or drawer and build momentum.
Incorporate friends into your decluttering journey for support and accountability—think coffee and a cabinet clean-out rather than a shopping trip.
Use decluttering as a tool to support your mental health by creating spaces that are calm and intentional, rather than overwhelming and stressful.
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Next week, Deanna will be chatting with Emily Nichols about the importance of habits and why women’s needs might be different when it comes to establishing routines. It’s an episode packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Until then, take care, stay clutter-free, and remember: you’ve got this!
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