The Highly Unlikely Podcast with Lavena Perry

Episode 20- It's Time to Talk About That Messy House


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Having a house that is clean and tidy all day every day is something social media tells us is normal, but in reality, it is something many people really struggle with.  Keeping every space organized and tidy can be overwhelming, and sometimes impossible.  You are not alone in your struggles!

Today’s episode is part 2 of the discussion about organization and today we will focus on organizing the space around you.  I will give you practical strategies that can be implemented by everyone, no matter how busy you are or how messy your home has become!

  • Keeping it clean is way easier than getting it clean 4:18
  • Break it down so you don’t get overwhelmed 5:31
  • The power of a timer! 6:47
  • The narratives that get passed down to us 7:38
  • Rewriting the narrative in just fifteen minutes 8:31
  • Maintenance is a breeze when done intelligently 10:02
  • My favorite cleaning quote 10:56
  • Reduce stress in 5 minutes a day 11:45
  • Where to start 12:53
  • The secret to clutter busting 13:33
  • The extreme measures I took to attack the clutter 15:21
  • Unexpected outcomes 16:57
  • The most resisted aspect of organizing is the most beneficial 19:04
  • The connection between internal and external organization 20:01
  • Upcoming projects! 21:09
  • Where you can go to find more resources 21:43

Power Quotes

An organized space creates peace of mind 4:14
It is much easier to keep something clean than to get it clean 4:23
You don’t have to spend your whole day cleaning to have a clean house 6:52
Decluttering reduces stress 11:55
Minimizing the clutter in your house minimizes the clutter in your mind 20:02


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The Highly Unlikely Podcast with Lavena PerryBy Lavena Perry