Simple You

The title of this episode says it all. These 5 books have had such a profound effect on my life in different ways that I want to share this with you. Books can have such an influence on how we feel and give us new perspectives to see the world, and I hope that you get a lot of value from hearing about how these particular authors have impacted my life in a truly long-lasting way.

Mel x

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Books mentioned in this episode*:

"The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up", Marie Kondo: https://amzn.to/3uEEMLn

"The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying", Bronnie Ware: https://amzn.to/2LOcCvY

"How to Stop Worrying and Start Living", Dale Carnegie: https://amzn.to/33CjfqO

"Nigella Express", Nigella Lawson: https://amzn.to/3uJ7JFR

"Soul Modes", Carlie Maree: https://amzn.to/3tyMEg0

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*DISCLAIMER: Some of the links I provide in my descriptions contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission from each sale. You do not pay more or less for using the affiliate links. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make content like this. Thank you for the support! This is not a sponsored post and any opinions expressed are my own.

I don't usually record these types of episodes. But I had something to say.

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Whatever you think of family vloggers, Josh of The Dad Podcast Challenge and Dad Challenge channels certainly has a strong opinion. He can be funny, snarky and downright harsh. Here's my thoughts as a mum on YouTube and social media - reacting to DCP's snark commentary of family vloggers such as Myka Stauffer, Brianna K, Love Meg and Tiffani Beaston.

Join me for my upcoming masterclass "Curate Your Closet – How to Create Your Dream Wardrobe Without the Overwhelm and Indecision". This virtual masterclass will be held on Thursday the 6th of May, at 8pm Sydney time and for just $22 you'll get a front row seat to hear my tips to get your wardrobe sorted. You'll be able to ask me questions directly in the Zoom session and you'll receive a link to the masterclass replay afterwards! Buy your ticket here

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Decluttering is more than just looking at physical items and trying to stop shopping. Decluttering helps you to discover your true life. In this edited audio from a Facebook live stream that I did last week, I explain how simplifying your life can help you to discover the significant passions, people and your purpose in life.

I also talk about my new journey of exploring my Soul Modes and how I'm learning to manage my energy to get the most out of life.

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Join me for my upcoming masterclass "Curate Your Closet – How to Create Your Dream Wardrobe Without the Overwhelm and Indecision". This virtual masterclass will be held on Thursday the 6th of May, at 8pm Sydney time and for just $22 you'll get a front row seat to hear my tips to get your wardrobe sorted. You'll be able to ask me questions directly in the Zoom session and you'll receive a link to the masterclass replay afterwards! Buy your ticket here

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If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

and allows me to continue to make content like this. Thank you for the support! This is not a sponsored post and any opinions expressed are my own.

This episode is from a 2020 YouTube mini-series documenting how I decluttered a hoarder's house! I've had people ask me about the actual process, so I explain it in-depth with my decluttering tips for hoarders, or for people tasked with decluttering a hoarder's home.

To watch the Before and After of the hoarder's house go to:

https://youtu.be/5Y7CR3__zts

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This is not a sponsored post and any opinions expressed are my own.

Does decluttering solve everything? Once your home is decluttered, what next? In this podcast episode, I get brutally honest with you about life after decluttering.

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Is it bad for minimalists to have big money goals? Should being a minimalist mean that you shouldn't aspire to be wealthy or hit certain financial milestones? Here's my thoughts on the topic.

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What do you do when you're trying to declutter and your kids get a lot of gifts from friends and family? This year my daughter had a birthday party and she received a lot of gifts. Here's how I choose to deal with my kids' birthday gifts.

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and allows me to continue to make content like this. Thank you for the support! This is not a sponsored post and any opinions expressed are my own.

Why do we buy stuff we don't need? I've definitely done this, and sometimes I still do. Often it's boredom, filling an emotional void, or doing it because we think we should. In this episode, which was originally a video on my YouTube channel Simply Mel, I explain why we do this and how to catch ourselves before we end up buying too much stuff that we don't actually want or need.

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If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

and allows me to continue to make content like this. Thank you for the support! This is not a sponsored post and any opinions expressed are my own.

Us mums put a lot of pressure on ourselves and take on the opinions of others. In this episode I address why mum shaming can be destructive and why we need to stop should'ing all over ourselves.

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If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

and allows me to continue to make content like this. Thank you for the support! This is not a sponsored post and any opinions expressed are my own.

Who would love a team of experts to sweep into your cluttered home, help you get rid of 90% of your possessions, sort the valuable items from the trash and then makeover your home with a mini reno? The team from Australian Channel 9's Space Invaders does just that in their new TV series. Decluttering expert Peter Walsh teams up with renovating queen Cherie Barber and treasure hunter Lucas Callaghan to help families overrun and overwhelmed with their stuff. Listen now to hear my thoughts on the first episode!

Book mentioned: "Let It Go – Downsizing your way to a richer, happier life", Peter Walsh*

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• Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01
• For more simple living tips and information on how to work with me click here

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you left me a rating and a review. Also, remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on my future decluttering tips and tricks!

*DISCLAIMER: Some of the links I provide in my descriptions contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission from each sale. You do not pay more or less for using the affiliate links. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make content like this. Thank you for the support! This is not a sponsored post and any opinions expressed are my own.