Decluttering Q&A: Real Solutions for Your Toughest Clutter Struggles (Ep 250)

 

In this special 250th episode, Deanna is digging into your biggest decluttering and organizing struggles — and offering the real-talk guidance you’ve been craving. This Q&A episode is full of honest advice, practical tools, and encouraging perspective.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, under-motivated, or unsure what to do with grandma’s antique table, Deanna’s got your back. Plus, she shares her genius hack for managing email freebie overload and how to find the energy to declutter when life is already too much.

In this special listener-powered Q&A episode, we cover:

  • Decluttering with kids — What to do when your child says everything is their favorite

  • Just-in-case clutter — How to finally let go of items you might use someday

  • Overwhelm & motivation — What to do when you’re drained and can’t find the energy to declutter

  • Inbox overload after a summit — My pro tip for keeping digital clutter at bay (hello, phantom email addresses!)

  • Family heirlooms — Navigating the emotions and logistics of sentimental pieces

  • When donation isn’t easy — Why it’s okay to throw something away sometimes

  • Too many containers? — Yes, you can declutter your organizing bins too!

✨ Plus: my challenge to you this month, a behind-the-scenes look at my own decluttering routines, and how small actions really do lead to big progress.

📌 Resources mentioned:

  • Email trick for summits: Add a “+desiredfiltername” before the “@” in your email (example: deanna+c2c2025@wannabeclutterfree.com)

  • Quote: “Learning occurs at the point of challenge”

  • Motivation tip: Action comes first. Motivation follows.

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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Thank you for joining us, and remember, it’s about progress, not perfection. Here’s to a more organized and less stressful life!

 

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