I recently heard a discussion of something that used to be very common: hope chests. It hit me that a hope chest is a container for things for the future, and since a lot of "us" fret about whether we can/should keep things we legitimately may need in the future but don't need now, I thought it was a good concept to discuss. 
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375: Boundaries Even When Stuff Could Totally Be Helpful in the Future

Nony (Dana K White) from ASlobComesClean.com shares reality-based cleaning and organizing tips based on her own deslobification process. As she finds ways to keep her own home under control and combat "Slob Vision" she shares cleaning, decluttering, and organizing strategies, that work in real life. And she's funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I'm talking with my friend Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) about her new book, House Rules. She's the queen of making decorating your home feel totally doable. I loved this conversation! Grab her book wherever books are sold. It's out now!     Take Your House Back is on sale!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

416: House Rules for Decorating with Myquillyn Smith

In this episode, we discuss:  Defining the Craft Room while also using it for storage.Getting past the Doorbell Panic.Helping with parents' garage & shared storage unit.      Take Your House Back is on sale!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

415: Adjusting to Not Panicking at the Thought of a Doorbell

When I started my deslobification process, I realized quickly that I have what I call Slob Vision. Some people call it Clutter Blindness. In today's episode, I'm sharing things that I've realized cause Slob Vision and what I do to keep it from causing my home to fall into Disaster Status.     Take Your House Back is on sale!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

414: What Makes Clutter Invisible

I don't use emotions to make decluttering decisions. Today, though, I'm talking about the difference between enjoying things and holding onto things. If I have too many things, I can't enjoy them!  My 5-Step Decluttering Process Podcast The Basics - Getting Started or Getting Back Measuring Progress, Measuring Success  My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

413: Where Joy Fits into the Decluttering Process

Decluttering can be daunting, and if you find yourself stuck in "the Messy Middle," you might feel discouraged. Of course, with the No Mess Decluttering Process, there's no physical mess. But I'm sharing ways to get through the feelings of frustration you might experience in the middle of a decluttering project.  My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

375: Boundaries Even When Stuff Could Totally Be Helpful in the Future

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