Maximized Minimalist Podcast

In today's episode I cover several popular declutter methods and the pros and cons of each - so you can decide the right methods for *you* and (finally) gain traction in your home.

xx Katy

P.S. Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life:

1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join the next 14-Day Challenge

Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here.

2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club

The Club is your secret to decluttering fast and keeping it away. Perks include monthly classes, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more!

If you're not already...Become a member here.

In today's episode you'll learn: - how to identify why you're feeling guilty about decluttering (and what to do about it) - how to "embrace the sting"

- golden advice my therapist gave me that I swear by - creative ways to move past that often paralyzing emotion and one step closer to a simplified home and life

Join our Clutter Cure Club: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub

Join the next 14-Day Clutter Challenge: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercrusherchallenge

Get my FREE declutter guide: https://www.decluttersurvivalguide.com

If you need some inspiration to declutter your home, listen to today's episode filled with countless studies on clutter - they will motivate you to tackle those piles! Enroll in my Clutter Cure Club: https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub

Conquer toy clutter for good with my toy course: https://www.katyjoywells.com/toycourse

In this episode, I share a concept that's revolutionized how I spend my time, how it saves me hours each week, and answer a VERY common question: "How do you find the time to declutter when life is already SO busy?" The answer is simple — tune in to learn! xx Katy P.S. Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life: 1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join my next 14-Day Challenge Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here. 2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club The Club is your secret to decluttering fast and keeping it away. Perks include monthly classes, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Become a member.

You may not realize this depending on how long you've been a listener of the show, but my passion for helping other simplify wasn't born because I love to help people make their home look pretty and organized...

it's because decluttering was the catalyst that turned my mental health around and helped put an end to 24/7 stress, anxiety and depression.

While I don't think that clutter wasn't the *cause* of my mental health struggles, there certainly was a correlation which became more and more obvious the more stuff I got rid of.

Now, several years later having helped thousands of students and hearing story after story about how their stress levels have improved, they feel happier, hopeful, have a more positive outlook, less depression and so much more...

it only reinforces the idea that we are intricately connected to our environments...

and when we change our environments, our thoughts, emotions and even actions can change, as a result.

Today's episode, to kick-off the start of mental-health awareness month, I share some fascinating studies focused on just how clutter and mental health are connected.

I hope you find it inspiring, encouraging and just the words you needed to hear today.

xx Katy

P.S. Know someone who's struggling like I was? Please forward them this episode. It's a powerful thing to know we're not alone. 💖

Listen in as I share five ways to save time on chores, you'll be shocked how much time you'll gain back after implementing even just one or two of these tips. Hint: It's a lot.

These strategies I share in today's episode have revolutionized the way I spend my time every single day and I'm certain they will for you, too.

Enjoy!

xx Katy

P.S. Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life:

1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join my next 14-Day Challenge

Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here.

2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club

The Club is your secret to decluttering fast and keeping it away. Perks include monthly classes, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Become a member.

If you've started decluttering - only to quickly find yourself overwhelmed and ready to give up, you're not alone.

• It isn't because your clutter is worse than anyone else's (it's not, trust me)
• it's not because you "don't have what it takes"
• It's not because you don't have the right strategy or checklist from Pinterest

… often it's a mindset issue.

Sometimes we need help getting out of our own way, so make sure to listen to today's newest episode where I'm sharing mindset shifts that make decluttering 10x easier.

You got this!

xx Katy

P.S. Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life:

1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join my 14-Day Challenge

Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here.

2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club

The Club is your secret to decluttering fast and keeping it away. Perks include monthly classes, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Become a member.

Ever notice how being consistent can be so. darn. difficult? Maybe you can relate that you've made some progress by decluttering little bit day by day..and then life gets busy, you drop the ball, and next thing you know... you're back at square one. Consistency can feel like this elusive, always-just-out-of-reach goal, YET it's wildly important if you want to reach the finish line quicker (or at all). In today's newest episode, I'm sharing my favorite ways to be more consistent - even cooler - you can apply these tips toward ANYTHING you want to be more consistent at (I hope one of 'em is decluttering ).

Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life:

1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join the 14-Day Challenge Each day I give you one simple & doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here. 2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club The Club is your secret to decluttering and keeping it away. Perks include monthly trainings, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Become a member.

If you've tried & failed at meal planning in the past, or you just can't keep it up week after week and making dinner each night feels downright stressful - this is for you! Returning to the show today is my friend Nakita Vassalo who helps parents ditch overwhelm by saving time in the kitchen. We talk about:

• how freezer meals can help you cut back your time in the kitchen
• best choices for freezer meals that are SIMPLE to make and taste delicious
• simple no-nonsense meal ideas that keep everyone fed & happy

The Dinner Plan is designed to take the stress out of meal planning and make it sustainable, no matter how busy you are. Nakita has graciously offered my listeners an exclusive discount. YAY!

• Get 50% off your first month using code: KATY50
• or Get an EXTRA DISCOUNT off the already discounted annual membership using code: KATYSPECIAL

Doors close on Wednesday, February 1st so HURRY! I hope you join me in this incredible program! https://home.katyjoywells.com/mealplan

Here are the recipes Nakita shared with us: Slow-cooked Big Batch Bolognese

Timpana (Maltest Bolognese Bake)

In today's episode I'm sharing 8 declutter questions I get asked the most -- the answers I share will help give you momentum in your simplifying journey! I'm also going to share a couple of things I've been doing lately that really helped move the needle, even more. Things that I hope you consider doing, too. 💖

Also, when you're ready, here are a few more ways I can help you simplify your life:

1) Need an Instant Boost of Motivation? Join the 14-Day Challenge Each day I give you one doable declutter task. Learn my proven strategies, life-changing mindset shifts and get tangible results! Join here. 2) Want a Roadmap to Declutter Your Home? Join The Clutter Cure Club The Club is your secret to decluttering and keeping it away. Perks include monthly trainings, step-by-step pdfs, community support, FREE access to my 14-Day Challenges and more! Become a member.