Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

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  • Ep 143: Stop the Mom Guilt Cycle with Decluttering and Organizing Your Home with Kori Tomelden

    Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

    Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/143

    Discover my favorite resources here

    Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

    Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

    Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

    Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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    In our time crunched lives as moms, we can get caught up in the cycle of guilt because we have high standards and even higher expectations. This is especially true when it comes to decluttering and organizing our homes.

    On today’s show I’m chatting with Kori Tomelden, a woman working to minimize and organizing as an ADHD and autistic mom. It’s a new topic that I have not discussed on the show so I was excited to have Kori on and learn from her life and perspective.

    I have often had listeners ask me about decluttering with ADHD and while I can speak to decluttering and organizing in a very distracting world where we feel like we’re being pulling in a hundred different directions at once, I felt I needed to have an expert in the field come on to talk more about their experiences so I am delighted Kori reached out to me about being a guest.

    We had a wonderful conversation and I appreciate her being patient with me as we had some technical difficulties while recording. I am hoping you do not notice them, but let me just say she is a very gracious guest.

    Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family with her partner Kyle.

    Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted.

    A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares neurodivergent family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real.

    This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

    • Kori’s tips for time crunched moms
    • Ideas for transitioning to a new schedule when you’re already overwhelmed
    • How Kori overcame her misdiagnosis as a teenager
    • Why a broken routine can be a good thing
    • Ways to use your 5-minute moments to their fullest
    • How to stop the mom guilt cycle with reasonable expectations

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      Music:

      Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

      Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

      Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

      Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

      Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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      Subscribe & Review

      Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

      And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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      32 min
    • Ep 142: Transform Your Home and Life: Creating a New Routine That Sticks

      Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

      Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/142

      Discover my favorite resources here

      Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

      Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

      Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

      Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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      Most of us function everyday following habits, routines, and systems whether we realize it or not. You probably have a system for getting ready in the morning, a system for getting the kids to school, a system for grocery shopping...the list goes on and on.

      But what happens when that system stops working or we try to start a new routine? Maybe the kids have grown and the morning routine doesn't work like it used to. Or maybe you've just moved to a new house and nothing seems to be in its rightful place. Or maybe you’re ready to finally declutter and organize your home.

      Whatever the reason, when we start new habits, routines, or systems, there are likely to be some hiccups along the way. Here are a few tips to not just help you implement a new system in your home, but to be successful with it.

      This episode of Wannabe Minimalist will also help you discover:

      • 6 ways you can be successful with a new routine
      • What to do if and when you mess up
      • Why it’s imperative to ask your family for input
      • The 2 simple strategies I use to resist temptation
      • How gratitude connects to your goals and new habits

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        Music:

        Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

        Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

        Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

        Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

        Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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        Subscribe & Review

        Subscribe & Review

        Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

        And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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        28 min
      • Ep 141: How Money Affects the Transition to Parenthood and Beyond with Sarah Roller

        Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

        Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/141

        Discover my favorite resources here

        Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

        Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

        Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

        Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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        The nursery rhyme says, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. And whether you followed that path or not, there was never any mention of money in the equation.

        However, as any adult knows, money and how we spend it plays a big roll in our lives. By the time we settle down and start our families, we’re lucky if we have a few years of earning under our belts.

        We’ve learned how to tell the difference between our wants and our needs and we understand that if we buy the newest gadget on the market, it might affect our budget more than we’d like.

        But, often when we become parents (and our sleep schedule takes a beating) we can struggle to get our bearings. This can lead to the budget getting tossed to the wayside as we strive to provide the best upbringing to the newest addition to the family.

        My guest this week on Wannabe Minimalist is well versed in helping new parents during this new phase of their lives.

        As a financial coach, Sarah helps families with the transition to parenthood. Her approach is focused on aligning your spending with your values, ensuring that your money is helping you live the life you want, and building a strong foundation for your family.

        As a mom to 2 young girls, she enjoys helping parents feel more of a sense of control during this phase of chaos and sleep deprivation.

        I loved how much our conversation uncovered the connection between our money and our stuff and why it’s so important to use your values when it comes to managing both.

        This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

        • The difference between a financial coach and a financial advisor
        • Why we really spend more money when we become new parents
        • How to get over “bad” purchasing decisions
        • Tips to help your children navigate impulse purchases
        • Easy ways to bridge the money conversation with your kids

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          Music:

          Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

          Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

          Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

          Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

          Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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          Subscribe & Review

          Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

          And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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          38 min
        • Ep 140: Improving Your Gut Health for More Intentional Living with Laura Marzen

          Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

          Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/140

          Discover my favorite resources here

          Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

          Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

          Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

          Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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          As we get older, we sometimes hear that digestive issues are just a part of life. After all, life gets a lot more stressful when you add a parter, kids, careers, activities, and any semblance of a social life to the mix. Getting busier often means that home-cooked meals (and healthier options) feel out of reach.

          But, when we do not prioritize our nutrition, the effects can be less than stellar and often embarrassing. We can experience gas, bloating, burping, lethargy, zapped energy, and all kinds of issues in the bathroom.

          That’s why, just like it’s important to be intentional about what we bring into (and keep in) our homes, it’s even more important to be intentional about what we eat and put into our bodies.

          Helping us make sense of all the nutrition lingo, buzzwords, and information is my good friend, Laura Marzen. Laura is a registered dietitian as well as a nutrition coach, recipe developer, health enthusiast, and creator of Fresh Food Bites. She is on a mission to help women feel their best and overhaul their lives through their nutrition and the food that they eat.

          But what I love about Laura is that she walks the walk.

          She is a wife and a mom of two busy kids, so she knows how challenging it can be to not only get food on the table when everyone is super hungry, but also how difficult it can be to get the kids to eat the well-balanced healthy meals that she makes. Over the course of the past several years, Laura has made big shifts in her eating mindset and lifestyle to improve her overall gut health and overcome some pretty annoying digestive symptoms of her own.

          I love that I can ask her anything about nutrition.

          This episode of Wannabe Minimalist will also help you discover:

          • The 4 pillars of health that Laura says we all need to focus on
          • Simple habits you can start doing right now to improve your energy
          • Why Laura hates the saying everything in moderation
          • How you can work your favorite foods into your diet
          • The easy way Laura recommends creating meals
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            Music:

            Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

            Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

            Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

            Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

            Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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            Subscribe & Review

            Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

            And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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            57 min
          • Ep 139: You need to swap out this old decluttering advice right now

            Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

            Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/139

            Discover my favorite resources here

            Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

            Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

            Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

            Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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            Over the years I have tried several decluttering methods in search of giving the best advice I could. That has lead to a lot of successful tips and tricks. However, it has also lead to some not so great advice that I sadly held onto for too long.

            I cringe inside when I think back to some of the advice I gave early on in the life of this podcast so I wanted to help set the record straight.

            That’s why I’m looking back on 5 pieces of old decluttering advice that I no longer recommend. A lot has changed for me and my family on this minimalism journey and I want to do my best to steer you in the right direction.

            So, if you’ve tried to declutter and get organized, but you’ve struggled, perhaps one of these bad pieces of decluttering advice is to blame. But, all hope is not lost. I also share with you what we are doing in our home now that we know better.

            This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you discover:

            • What I recommend you do instead of declutter piles
            • How piles have gotten me into trouble in the past
            • Why organizing bins are not the best first step
            • The reason I changed my mind on clear bins
            • Why I gave up the 5 pile method

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              Music:

              Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

              Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

              Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

              Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

              Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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              Subscribe & Review

              Subscribe & Review

              Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

              And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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              32 min
            • Ep 138: Decluttering is Contagious! 10 Ways to Get Your Family to Say Yes to Less

              Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

              Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/138

              Discover my favorite resources here

              Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

              Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

              Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

              Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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              You want to declutter, but your family is not ready, so how do you get them on board?

              This is probably the most frequently asked question I get asked and so I’ve thought a lot about it. Yes, it’s true that you cannot force someone to do something they are not ready for, but you can still get their buy-in and help when it comes to getting stuff out of your home.

              The trick is to start with yourself and your own stuff. This way they can see what it means to declutter and learn from you along the way. I know, that’s not the news you were hoping for, but this approach has worked time and time again for me and my clients.

              Listen to this episode and give these 10 creative ways to make decluttering contagious a try. You might be surprised at how getting your family to help with decluttering without them actually decluttering anything, can be the thing they need to finally let go and join you.

              This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you discover:

              • How to approach your family about decluttering
              • Why you need to start the ball rolling
              • What item you should keep in a central place to make decluttering easier
              • Why it’s imperative to make your decluttering efforts noticeable
              • A simple trick to declutter your home one space at a time

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                Music:

                Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

                Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

                Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

                Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

                Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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                Subscribe & Review

                Subscribe & Review

                Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

                And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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                33 min
              • Ep 137: Stop Letting Fear Hold You Back: 7 Ways to Embrace Discomfort

                Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

                Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/137

                Discover my favorite resources here

                Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

                Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

                Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

                Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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                "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein

                Who do you want to be in life? Do you want to be someone who tries new things, sets and achieves goals, and lives life to the fullest?

                If so, you better get used to being uncomfortable.

                When we set out to do anything different, try something new, or learn a new skill, being uncomfortable is not the result we want. However, just like we tell our children to get out there and see what happens we need to understand that discomfort and personal growth go together like cheese and crackers.

                Embracing discomfort isn’t easy, but it's necessary if you want to change, grow, reach your goals, or do anything other than standing still. The first step is recognizing the things that make you uncomfortable and identifying how they make you feel. Knowing what makes you uncomfortable and facing those challenges instead of running away from them is the best way to learn and grow.

                But knowing why you’re coming up against resistance is not the only way to embrace discomfort.

                This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you discover:

                • Why discomfort is an inevitable part of life
                • 7 ways we can make it easier to embrace discomfort
                • How your children can help you get more comfortable
                • The 4 questions you can ask yourself to shift your mindset
                • A simple trick to flip your internal dialogue

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                  Music:

                  Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

                  Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

                  Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

                  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

                  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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                  Subscribe & Review

                  Subscribe & Review

                  Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

                  And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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                  Our Sponsors:
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                  30 min
                • Ep 136: 3 Simple Ways to Stop Your Paper Clutter Right Now

                  Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

                  Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/136

                  Discover my favorite resources here

                  Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

                  Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

                  Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

                  Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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                  Paper clutter is one of the sneakiest forms of clutter. Each piece of it is incredibly small, yet as a whole it takes up a lot of space in our minds and can create a significant amount of stress in your life.

                  But, it’s even trickier than just it’s small size. Paper clutter is one of the only forms of clutter that constantly comes into our homes without our consent.

                  With nearly everything else that clutters up your home, there is generally an exchange - something purchased or given as a gift. But, paper clutter sneaks in through the mail, in our children’s backpacks, with purchased products as manuals, nice greeting cards, unsolicited coupons and catalogs, class and work notes taken, and art created at home. No wonder we’re drowning in the stuff!

                  If we’re not making the decision to take the paper in the first place, we almost forget that we need to give it a home or get it out of ours as quickly as possible.

                  One of the best ways to conquer paper clutter is to stay on top of it, but with everyone being busier than ever, it’s hard to get ahead of the game with the non-stop flow of papers. The 3 strategies in this podcast episode will show you how to conquer your paper clutter starting right now.

                  This episode of Wannabe Minimalist will also help you discover:

                  • The easiest way to start taming your clutter today
                  • How to get your family to help you with paper clutter
                  • 5 resources to stop your incoming paper
                  • How to decide what papers to keep
                  • Why I don't need to shred my sensitive documents

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                    Music:

                    Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

                    Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

                    Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

                    Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB 

                    Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc 

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                    Subscribe & Review

                    Subscribe & Review

                    Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.

                    And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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                  • Ep 135: How to Stop Negative Self Talk and Speak Kindly to Yourself

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                    Discover my favorite resources here

                    Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

                    Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

                    Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

                    Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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                    Have you ever found yourself stuck in a loop of negative self talk? Do you get down on yourself when you make a mistake or miss a goal?

                    Negative thoughts can be difficult to escape from, but with the right tools and understanding, it is possible to move past them and start to embrace self-compassion.

                    I used to be a negative self talker, but have gotten much better at positive thinking and self-compassion over the years. Letting go of my clutter was a big part of that for me and why I love helping and encouraging others who are ready to declutter and organize their homes too.

                    Sadly, negative self-talk can be a major obstacle on the path to achieving our goals, and it can be difficult to break the pattern of negative thinking. On this episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show, we take a closer look at how to recognize and overcome negative self-talk, why it is important, and how it can be an essential element of success.

                    This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you discover:

                    • How to recognize negative self talk
                    • 4 ways to overcome negative self talk
                    • How negativity keeps you from your goals
                    • The #1 realization that helped me be more positive
                    • A simple trick to flip your internal dialogue

                    • **********************

                      Music:

                      Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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                      20 min
                    • Ep 134: Clear Your Clutter this Year with the Avalanche Declutter Challenge

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                      Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/134

                      Discover my favorite resources here

                      Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. 

                      Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge

                      Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.

                      Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying

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                      I am a sucker for the New Year! I love the fresh start and the feeling of a clean slate, but can I let you in on a secret…it can take me a few days to embrace the new calendar and get motivated. That's why I love challenges. They give me the push I need to get going and once the momentum gets going, my success is inevitable.

                      So, this year, I am resurrecting the Avalanche Declutter Challenge. It’s back by popular demand and it’s going to help you transform your home and your life, even if that’s been difficult in the past.

                      This challenge works because it taps into our energy when we start something new. At the beginning we are excited and energized and so we can start with bigger tasks. As the challenge wears on, the amount of items we are asked to declutter decreases. This makes it easier to continue and finish the challenge strong.

                      I completed the Avalanche Declutter Challenge for the first time in June 2021 and I was shocked at how it transformed my home and my relationship with stuff. I felt more free than I had felt in a very long time and my mind was clear. It’s a feeling I want for you too so I hope you will join me this month for this life-changing 30-day decluttering challenge.

                      This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you discover:

                      • 7 secrets to success with decluttering challenges
                      • What to expect over the course of 30 days
                      • How you can actually declutter over 450 items in one month
                      • What to do if life gets in the way and you get off track
                      • Where to join in the decluttering challenge

                      • **********************

                        Music:

                        Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

                        Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial 

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                        Subscribe & Review

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                        And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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                        26 min

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