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We see you. You know that pile on the kitchen counter shouldn't be there. You know the bedroom chair isn't technically a wardrobe. And yet… here we are.
In this episode, Julie and Janis tackle one of the most universal home struggles: hotspots — those flat surfaces that seem to magnetically attract every piece of clutter that enters your home.
Spoiler Alert: it's not your fault. It's a systems problem, and it's 100% fixable.
What You'll Learn:
- What hotspots actually are (hint: it's not just counters ~ floors count too, people!)
- Why they form ~ and why "I'll deal with it later" is basically a hotspot's origin story
- The emotional toll of decision clutter and why that pile is quietly draining your mental energy
- The Flat Surface Scramble ~ Julie & Janis's 12-minute method for clearing any hotspot fast
- The Keep or LET'S GO sorting system to decide what stays, what goes, and what gets donated
- How to create a Landing Zone so the hotspot doesn't creep back by Thursday
- The 2-minute daily reset ~ because 2 minutes daily beats 2 hours monthly every single time
The Flat Surface Scramble ~ Quick Recap:
- ⏱️ Set a timer for 12 minutes
- 🧺 Sweep everything into a basket (no sorting yet!)
- 🧽 Wipe down the surface (clean surfaces = brains that don't want to mess them up again)
- 📦 Sort using Keep or LET'S GO: Keep • Lives Elsewhere • Trash • Sentimental • Goes Out
Resources & Links:
- 🌐 Learn more about the Clearing Your Clutter course: abcdeclutter.com
- The course is underway but it's not too late to join!!
- 5 weeks of live coaching + a community of fellow declutterers cheering you on!
Your Challenge This Week:
Pick one hotspot. Set a timer for 12 minutes. Grab a basket. Go. You've got this.
Tag us on social or send a message when you do ~ we want to celebrate every single cleared surface with you! 🎉
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abcdeclutterwithjj
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcdeclutterwithjj/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/abcdecluttercommunity
🖥️ Website: https://www.abcdeclutter.com/
🎙️ Podcast Website: https://www.thejjsdeclutterpodcast.com/
🖥️Email: [email protected]
The JJs Declutter Podcast is hosted by Julie Weisgerber and Janis Kosmala.
Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!
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By Julie Weisgerber and Janis Kosmala We see you. You know that pile on the kitchen counter shouldn't be there. You know the bedroom chair isn't technically a wardrobe. And yet… here we are.
In this episode, Julie and Janis tackle one of the most universal home struggles: hotspots — those flat surfaces that seem to magnetically attract every piece of clutter that enters your home.
Spoiler Alert: it's not your fault. It's a systems problem, and it's 100% fixable.
What You'll Learn:
- What hotspots actually are (hint: it's not just counters ~ floors count too, people!)
- Why they form ~ and why "I'll deal with it later" is basically a hotspot's origin story
- The emotional toll of decision clutter and why that pile is quietly draining your mental energy
- The Flat Surface Scramble ~ Julie & Janis's 12-minute method for clearing any hotspot fast
- The Keep or LET'S GO sorting system to decide what stays, what goes, and what gets donated
- How to create a Landing Zone so the hotspot doesn't creep back by Thursday
- The 2-minute daily reset ~ because 2 minutes daily beats 2 hours monthly every single time
The Flat Surface Scramble ~ Quick Recap:
- ⏱️ Set a timer for 12 minutes
- 🧺 Sweep everything into a basket (no sorting yet!)
- 🧽 Wipe down the surface (clean surfaces = brains that don't want to mess them up again)
- 📦 Sort using Keep or LET'S GO: Keep • Lives Elsewhere • Trash • Sentimental • Goes Out
Resources & Links:
- 🌐 Learn more about the Clearing Your Clutter course: abcdeclutter.com
- The course is underway but it's not too late to join!!
- 5 weeks of live coaching + a community of fellow declutterers cheering you on!
Your Challenge This Week:
Pick one hotspot. Set a timer for 12 minutes. Grab a basket. Go. You've got this.
Tag us on social or send a message when you do ~ we want to celebrate every single cleared surface with you! 🎉
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abcdeclutterwithjj
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcdeclutterwithjj/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/abcdecluttercommunity
🖥️ Website: https://www.abcdeclutter.com/
🎙️ Podcast Website: https://www.thejjsdeclutterpodcast.com/
🖥️Email: [email protected]
The JJs Declutter Podcast is hosted by Julie Weisgerber and Janis Kosmala.
Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!