Do you fear decluttering because you’re afraid of all the decisions you’ll need to make? I’ve heard decluttering referred to as delayed decisions. Good news! You can make a lot of decluttering progress without making any decisions at all. And if you follow my No Mess Decluttering Process, by the time you do have to make decluttering decisions, you’ll be a different person!

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Amy’s husband brought a lot of sentimental items when they combined households, but she has learned to handle it well. She’s now tackling her garage/storage that she wants to clear so she can park a new car.

In this episode we discuss:

• Finding a new Clutter Threshold after combining households in her late 40's
• Letting go of "valuable" and sentimental items out of storage that are never used
• Getting her husband to let go of the empty tv boxes!

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I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com

• When should we remove containers? For example, bookshelves, entryway tables, desks, buffets, china cabinets, etc.
• My hubby and I are following your steps. We have different "where would I look for it first" locations. Do you have any thoughts or advice?
• I am having trouble following your steps because I have three active children. Do you have any tips for finding time for a five-minute pickup?
• Do your strategies work for people who have cluttered homes due to having adhd?
• I need help getting rid of keepsake papers, old notebooks, greeting cards, travel brochures & sentimental letters from deceased relatives.
• How do I keep clutter out from under my bed or dressers? 
• How do you throw useful/sentimental items in the trash?
• I want to clear out sentimental items, many of which are old pictures. I’m concerned I won’t be able to do the technical stuff, like scanning. Do you have any suggestions?

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Sometimes, advice that’s meant to be helpful isn’t actually helpful at all. And if you’re overwhelmed, you might not understand why the advice isn’t helpful and end up feeling worse.

The Container Concept video

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My No Mess Decluttering Method takes the emotions out of decluttering. But that doesn’t mean you won’t feel them. Here’s what to do when you start feeling stressed about identifying things in the first three steps. Trash, Easy Stuff, and Duh Donations.

Episode 337

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The No Mess Decluttering Method works exceptionally well for those with ADHD, and today, we’re talking about why it works so well! I’m talking with ADHD expert Megs Crawford. I found this conversation fascinating, and I think you will too!

https://www.mindfulmegs.com/

https://www.adhdwithjennafree.com/

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My guest today has made so much progress, and now she wants to take what she’s learned outside!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Create a new spot for something.....and remember it when I need it again
• Apply the principles to cleaning and handling the next steps of maintenance
• Declutter the garden

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This week, I’m answering your questions asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. I’m talking about switching around kids' bedrooms, getting ready for a cleaner, families and Clutter Thresholds, and more!

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Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control.

Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach's Workshop for Just $50!

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I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control.

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