If your home feels harder to manage than it should, this episode explains why. Many homes don’t struggle because of clutter or effort. They struggle because there’s a systems gap. When structure is missing, everyday tasks rely on memory, energy, and constant follow-through. Over time, that adds up. In this episode, I break down what a system actually is, how systems fail inside real homes, and the small signs that support is missing.

MENTIONED

▷ 15 Systems That Have SIMPLIFIED My Life
▷ How Clutter Hijacks Your Brain and What to Do About It

▷Systems and Habits Workshop 

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In this episode, I share my biggest takeaways from Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory through a simplified life lens. I share some examples from my own life where I've already benefited from using the Let Them / Let Me process.

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I've done the video "x things I'm not buying in x years" before. But it was always more of a declaration for me than a "challenge". In my mind, I've never actually done a no-buy challenge. I even researched if there was a set of rules that people tend to follow when doing this "challenge" because I didn't know! Haha. Since I'm hitting some of my top-spending categories (clothes, skincare, etc.), I'm starting with a hardcore 6-month hard-commit instead of a full year.

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Every year, I recalibrate my life based on a rule of simplicity. There are always things I could change or quit in order to simplify my life and make me a bit happier. This year, I'm taking a more internal approach to simplifying. Here are 5 things I commit to quitting to simplify my life in 2026.

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I’m joined by Ph.D. and award-winning professor Danielle McGeough to talk about why habits alone cannot pull us out of burnout or demoralization. We explore rituals, meaning, and how presence can change the way we plan, clean, and live.

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The Plan Goal Plan Podcast: https://www.plangoalplan.com/podcast
Personalized Ritual Assessment: www.plangoalplan.com/stuck
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-🗓️-b673334

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Danielle McGeough
00:50 The Connection Between Identity and Goal Setting
02:32 The Rise Ritual Method: A New Approach to Planning
05:17 Rituals vs. Habits: Finding Meaning in Daily Tasks
09:25 Transforming Mundane Tasks into Meaningful Rituals
13:12 Understanding Stuck States: Burnout vs. Demoralization
16:45 The Importance of Purpose and Meaning
19:20 Navigating Ambition and Overcommitment
21:27 The Challenge of Perfectionism
24:55 Setting Boundaries for Personal Well-being
29:04 Experimenting with Life: A New Mindset
30:03 Practical Steps to Align Priorities with Actions

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If you’re mapping out 2026 but keep avoiding certain rooms in your home, there’s a reason. In this episode, I’m sharing why a decluttering plan creates clarity, lowers emotional resistance, and makes real progress possible. We’ll talk about why your brain craves predictability and how having a simple plan can change the way decluttering feels.

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In this episode, I’m chatting with professional organizer Ashley Hines about why it can feel so hard to let go of stuff—even when we really want to. We break down the Fog Theory and talk through simple mindset shifts that can help you declutter in a way that actually feels lighter and more supportive of your life.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheeTailoredLife 
Website: www.theetailoredlife.com 
Email: [email protected]

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This episode shares why right now is the perfect moment to clear out what you don’t need and turn it into cash. You’ll learn what makes items sell quickly this time of year and how small tweaks can boost your results. If you want hands-on help getting your first listings up, I’ll be sharing details about the live Sell Your Stuff for Cash implementation workshop that you're welcome to join with my students and me this Thursday, Jan 11, at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET

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▷ 'Sell Your Stuff for Cash!' implementation workshop

Sell Your Stuff for Cash implementation workshop that you're welcome to join with my students and me this Thursday, Jan 11, at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET

TIME STAMPS:

▷ 02:31- Last-minute and second-hand gifts
▷ 07:06 - Holiday decor
▷ 08:20 - Recouping money and space
▷ 09:53 - Downward trend in January
▷ 11:50 - New Year's resolutions

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We’re taking a down-to-earth look at Swedish death cleaning- what it really is and why it matters. Emily McDermott opens up about why this perspective helps people who feel stuck or discouraged with decluttering.

MENTIONED 

▷ The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

EMILY MCDERMOTT 

Guide to Swedish Death Cleaning: https://simplebyemmy.com/5-steps-swedish-death-cleaning/
Host of the 1% Globally Ranked Podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm
website:https://simplebyemmy.com/

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I took a total break from content creation, and today I'm sharing what I learned during this period of total simplicity and mental space. For one, we're evolving and expanding beyond the clutter over here to include some really important, broader themes like simplicity, growth, and happiness at home. Take a listen for more.
 

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Power of Anxiety
08:35 - Virtual Reality
17:49 - Sound Baths
20:01 - You Shouldn't Just Respond to Anxiety
21:10 - Meditation Apps
22:35 - Breathing
24:20 - Moving
25:00 - Nature
25:40 - Oxytocin

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