3 Ways Decluttering Makes You a More Fun Mom (Yes, Really) Ep 259
Feeling like life has become all work and no play? In this episode, Deanna Yates explores how clutter might be the hidden culprit stealing your joy—and how clearing it can help you reclaim fun, freedom, and spontaneity.
This week’s focus is on the “G: Good Times” pillar in the E.M.P.O.W.E.R.I.N.G. Life Assessment. Deanna breaks down how physical, mental, and emotional clutter drains your energy and blocks the joy you deserve. She shares why fun often disappears in motherhood, and how you can bring it back—no Pinterest-worthy plans required.
From playful decluttering strategies to creating a “Fun Bucket List,” this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips for making fun a non-negotiable part of your life again.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How clutter sabotages your capacity for joy
Why high-achieving moms often feel stuck in “survival mode”
Tips for making decluttering fun (yes, really!)
How to reclaim your time, energy, and identity through less stuff
One small shift to start enjoying life more—today
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⏱ Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Welcome and Introduction
00:10 – Understanding the Empowering Life Assessment
01:01 – Why fun matters (and how clutter gets in the way)
05:34 – Why fun disappears: the Parenting Paradox, Perfection Trap & Clutter Tax
10:18 – How to declutter your way to more joy
15:37 – Easy, fun ways to get the whole family involved
30:50 – Final thoughts + sneak peek at the next episode
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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