Is your home feeling more chaotic than calm? In this episode, I sit down with a decluttering expert Amy Slenker-Smith to tackle all things mess-related. Whether you’re drowning in toys, paperwork, or just stuff you can’t seem to part with, this episode is packed with practical tips and mindset shifts to help you reclaim your space—and your sanity. We dive into the emotional attachment to items, how decluttering can improve mental health, and how to get the whole family on board (yes, even the stepkids!). Plus, learn simple habits that will help you stay clutter-free for good!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The biggest mistakes people make when starting to declutter and how to avoid them.
• Expert tips for overcoming emotional attachment to things and finally letting go.
• Practical steps to start decluttering when you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin.
• How to handle the influx of clutter that comes with kids or stepkids, and keep the chaos in check.
• The link between decluttering and improved mental health and well-being.
• How to declutter with limited time and make progress in small, manageable chunks...and more!

Amy Slenker-Smith is a Washington DC-based Decluttering Coach and author of countless living simply articles at Simply Enough. Through her coaching program and popular blog, Amy’s framework proves that even the most unmotivated can conquer the overwhelm of stuff, save hours in their day, and create a home they love.

Connect with Amy:

www.simplyenough.net
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