Motherhood Simplified

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0:40 - motherhood simplified backstory 

4:28 - link to last week episode https://motherhoodsimplified.com/how-to-navigate-demanding-seasons-of-life

4:40 - post in motherhood simplified (the group) https://m.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/permalink/2956100631320769/ 

4:52 - a tip from a mom on that post 

5:48 - a tip from another mom 

7:22 - general overview of the morning routine post comments. 

8:29 - Krista's personal opinion on morning routines 

11:37 - motherhood simplified course - open for the month of July! 

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0:12 - podcast plan for July 2021 

0:40 - link to last weeks episode 

0:55 - Krista's season of survival 

2:11 - what this episode is about 

2:45 - the challenges of motherhood, especially in the USA 

4:25 - 3 categories of seasons of motherhood 

4:36 - long-term season 

5:37 - short-term seasons 

6:05 - medium-term seasons 

8:30 - why I can't give you the step-by-step guide on how to navigate a difficult season of life 

8:58 - a little recap 

10:53 - bare minimums 

12:33 - how giving yourself space to be in the moment helps bring you clarity 

14:42 - action step 

15:44 - motherhoodsimplified.com/motherhood-simplified-2021

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0:53 - why Krista took a break from talking about time, routines, habits and selfcare, boundaries etc 

3:46 - Krista knows what works because she's actually done it. 

4:35 - truth #1 

7:27 - truth #2 

11:13 - truth #3 

13:59 - how it practically looks 

15:53 - announcement about the retired motherhood simplified course 

16:38 - subscribe to the podcast! 

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0:33 - article link https://www.roadrunnerwm.com/blog/wishcycling

1:00 - wishful thinking 

1:50 - what can we do 

2:01 - an honest conversation episode link https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radically-responsible-decluttering-a-conversation-about-goodwill/

2:32 - the reduce, reuse, recycle campaign 

3:00 - step one is "reduce" but that isn't how we live 

5:28 - recycling is not a sustainable solution to consuming too much stuff 

6:08 - reducing our consumption of stuff also reduces our need to figure out how to recycle mindfully

8:24 - it's ok to let trash be trash

9:06 - what we can control 

10:15 - come join us in the motherhood  simplified facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/

12:59 - why decluttering is the most sustainable thing you can do 

13:22 - decluttering simplified the course motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified 

14:20 - what does reuse really mean? It can be simple

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0:27 - scarcity/abundance mindset and how those labels are dismissive of our real feelings 

2:49 - what society tells us 

4:27 - acknowledge  your very real feelings

5:47 - krista's story 

10:45 - what you gain by decluttering 

11:50 - decluttering simplified motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

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As mothers we simply do not have the time or energy to waste on insignificant decisions.

Organization is often sold to us as a solution for our decision fatigue. I am here to bust this myth for you.

When you organize the stuff in your home, you are really just making a series of decisions on how to store things.

It’s essentially attempting to create a system for your decision making. The problem is that when you organize your clutter you still have the same amount of decisions to make on an every day basis.

When you choose to declutter, you make the decision once and are done with it forever.

One mom inside of the course I created, Decluttering Simplified said this:

“I finally chose to declutter this book, and now I am free. I never have to make a decision on it again.”

The book she is referring to was one that she had been trying to read for a year. It sat on her counter, her nightstand and daily she was required to make a decision about it.

To read it, or not read it? Bring it up to her bedroom, or not? Spend time with her family, or read her book.

She even brought it on a family vacation and made decisions on it while on vacation.

What she realized is the book required her to make many decisions almost daily. Never was the decision to actually read, and benefit from the book.

Here is another example from a mom inside of the group. This mom decluttered a cupcake stand she never used, but made many decisions on before that.

The cupcake stand represented the mom she thought she should be. It sat on her counter for a long while until she needed the counter space back.

She had to decide where to put it. Which led to a series of decisions made on how to rearrange he pantry so it fit.

It fit in there for a while, but was mostly in the way.

Which inevitably led to her needing to make another decision on where to keep the cupcake stand.

Organize a different cabinet? Declutter some tupperware to make room? Something else?

Now, it might not be a cupcake stand for you that is consuming all of your decision power. It can be anything – nail clippers, sunblock, toys, shoes, or a sippy cup for your kids.

The point I hope you get from this episode is that your clutter requires, and demands a lot from you. In very seemingly small ways that add up over time.

Decluttering is also a series of decisions you need to make.

What do you do first, next and last?

Where do you take the items?

Should you sell them? For how much?

When should you declutter? Do you include the kids, and how?

You can experience decision fatigue in decluttering as well, so the less things you need to figure out yourself the more time and energy you have to spend actually decluttering.

Which is exactly what I offer inside of Decluttering Simplified. Not only do you have the full step by step plan available to you, but you also have accountability and support in implementing the content.

Check it out and enroll right here! 

Do you love having house guests but feel stressed about getting your home “ready” every time someone comes over? If you’ve ever wanted a home that feels welcoming for house guests at a moment’s notice, then you’ll love this approach to having a “drop-in ready” space. A drop-in ready home doesn’t have to mean perfection; it simply means you’re comfortable and at ease, welcoming guests into your daily living space without frantic last-minute prep.

Imagine feeling calm and confident the next time you invite house guests over—no frantic cleaning, no hiding clutter, and no self-judgment. My course, Decluttering Simplified, is designed to help you achieve just that! With step-by-step guidance, this course helps you remove the excess, organize what matters, and create a home that feels welcoming every day. Say goodbye to the stress of last-minute guest prep and hello to a space that’s always ready for connection and comfort.

Get started with Decluttering Simplified today and enjoy a truly drop-in ready home! Enroll Now

0:57 - what is burnout? 

1:58 - signs in humans 

5:18 - what actually causes burnout 

7:42 - ask yourself these important questions 

9:26 - Deanna's story 

12:02 - Deanna's first signs of overwhelm in herself. 

20:02 - how do you recover? 

20:25 - the impact of rest 

21:17 - 7 ways to rest 

32:36 - Deanna's Sabbath rest and how that looks 

34:02 - how Krista's practical rest with kids has looked. 

41:17 - refreshed moms podcast - https://deannamason.com/the-refreshed-moms-podcast/ 

41:31 - spiritual rest with refreshed moms on facebook

Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualrestwithrefreshedmoms/?ref=share

Page - https://www.facebook.com/refreshedmomswithdeanna 

44:09 - mini sabbaticals - https://refreshed-moms-academy.teachable.com/p/refreshed-moms-spiritual-rest-mini-sabbatical 

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1:28 - what is decluttering simplified 

2:24 - how the course fits with a Montessori mindset

3:26 - how it fits into life as a mom

5:31 - how Krista stays with you for ongoing accountability and community 

6:24 - why Krista keeps things super simple

7:44 - Krista regularly improves on this course as she watches how it works for real life moms

9:12 - framework of the course content

12:31 - bonus - toy decluttering 101 and clothes decluttering 101 + maintenance decluttering plan.

15:43 - accountability worked in

16:38 - twice a month co decluttering sessions 

18:23 - audio and video content. Most is transcribed.

21:15 - typical results

25:38 - track your progress

27:30 - mindset after decluttering

29:29 - recap of what is decluttering simplified the course

30:39 - what it is

31:09 - what it is not

33:00 - Krista's heart about why she does this

33:50 - https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified

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1:06 - the thing you have to do. 

3:00 - general rules of thumb 

3:13 - 1st rule of thumb - do your stuff first. Lead by example. 

5:32 - example of why you need to do your stuff first. 

6:34 - 2nd rule of thumb - be mindful of their ages and stages of development 

8:03 - Decluttering simplified the course https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified 

8:37 - 3rd rule of thumb - adjust your expectations around their timeline. 

11:17 - 4th rule of thumb - proactively moving forward in a new way with what is coming into your home on a regular basis as well as how often you are intentionally letting go. 

13:44 - release your clutter like a powerful mother challenge in the Facebook group happening May 3-10th!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/20100141459294