Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

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


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      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: [email protected])
        • Quote: “Learning occurs at the point of challenge”
        • Motivation tip: Action comes first. Motivation follows.

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          Time Stamps:

          00:00 Welcome and Introduction

          01:22 Q&A Session Begins: Decluttering with Kids

          09:15 Handling Just-In-Case Clutter

          18:20 Managing Information Overload from Summits

          23:13 Managing Email Overload

          23:24 Dealing with Post-Summit Resources

          25:20 Chelsea’s Decluttering Dilemma

          27:22 Repurposing Family Heirlooms

          28:55 The Reality of Imperfection

          31:45 Addressing Overwhelm and Motivation

          34:47 Small Steps to Declutter

          42:23 Final Thoughts and Q&A Wrap-Up


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

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