Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

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Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom episodes

  • Ep 103: How to Downsize and Simplify Your Life with Ryan Mitchell

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

    Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/103

    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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    Are you part of the 50% of Americans interested in tiny homes? It looks like the population is split with the numbers skewing toward younger people being more eager to try living in a smaller space, but people of all ages are curious about the trend.

    If you find yourself daydreaming about having more freedom, less debt, and ditching the stuff for a beautiful - yet tiny - house, you are not alone. This week’s guest on the Wannabe Minimalist Show will show you how he was able to downsize and simplify his life by going tiny and how you can too - even if you are not planning to move into a tiny home!

    Living in only 150 square feet for years, Ryan Mitchell has learned a thing or two about living simply. From downsizing to life simplification, and designing a life that’s right for you, Ryan brings a lot of experience and practical knowledge to the table.

    He built his own tiny house in 2012 learning as he went along which inspired him to help others in their journey to live small. Today he still lives in his tiny house full time and off grid with solar, teaching others how to live simply.

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

    • What it takes to build a tiny home from scratch
    • How you can drastically declutter even if you’re not moving to a tiny home
    • A look at the state of the tiny home market
    • What Ryan loves and hates about tiny living
    • Why living simply is so motivating for Ryan and what it can do for you

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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 102: How Do You Define Clutter?

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

      Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/102

      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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      What is clutter? It seems like a simple question, but it’s a question I hear often which means that it’s not as straight forward as it seems.

      Sometimes people really don't know what stuff to classify as clutter. They think that anything that’s above the basic necessities is considered clutter (and that might be true if you are a hard-core minimalist, which I am not).

      Other times, someone might be looking for an excuse to keep something or a reason to get rid of something. When you are in this state of being unsure about clutter, a definition or a rule can help you make that decision and feel good about it.

      So it's no wonder that this question and the desire for a definition on clutter keeps coming up.

      If you’ve ever wondered what clutter really is or if you can have stuff as a minimalist, this episode will help you figure it out.

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

      • The factual definition of clutter and why it’s not enough
      • Why physical clutter is not the only issue
      • What you can do to look at your clutter differently
      • How I categorize clutter so it’s easier to tackle
      • The first step I take to minimize my clutter that works wonders

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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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        Our Sponsors:
        * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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        20 min
      • Ep 101: How Being Curious Can Change Your Life with Emma Krebs

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

        Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/101

        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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        Did you know that being curious can be one of the best ways to open your life to possibilities you never dreamed possible? Asking the right questions may help you finally let go of the clutter in your home that you’ve struggled with. Or it might be how you decide what’s really important to hold on to - even though other people might think it’s crazy.

        The problem is that a lot of us have been conditioned to avoid being curious. Perhaps you grew up hearing the old wive’s tale that curiosity killed the cat and it stunted your desire to dig in and ask questions. Or maybe someone told you that questioning things makes you appear unsure or weak.

        This week’s guest on the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you overcome those negative, limiting beliefs. By the end of this episode you will see how curiosity can be the gentle nudge to get your life moving in the right direction.

        Emma Krebs is an innately curious person. Her passion for connecting with others on a deeper level was the catalyst for the creation of her own podcast, The Curious One. Since starting her podcast she's been able to make pivots within her career to help other creators in the social media and podcasting space share their stories.

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

        • What it actually means to be curious
        • How you can use curiosity to change your life
        • A reversal that can make decluttering easier
        • Tips for dealing with sentimental clutter and what didn't work for Emma
        • Why Emma doesn’t call herself a minimalist anymore

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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!

          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices



          Our Sponsors:
          * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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          32 min
        • Ep 100: Top decluttering advice (answering your BIGGEST questions)

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

          Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/100

          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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          It’s episode 100 of the Wannabe Minimalist show and this week I am answering your biggest questions when it comes to decluttering, organizing, and living with less stuff.

          These are the questions I get all the time and no matter what your situation - married or single, parent or not, multiple kids or just one - there is something to help you learn how to let go of the clutter and stuff that has been holding you back.

          Also, to help celebrate my 100th episode and over 500,000 listens/downloads, one lucky winner will receive my Home Systems Power Pack, lifetime access to my Tidy Home Academy, and a $25 gift card to Starbucks. All you need to do is head over to @wannabeclutterfree on Instagram and make sure you follow my account and share the post on your stories. You can get extra entries for each friend you tag as well.

          As always, here’s to taking action and making your dream life a reality!

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

          • Tips to overcome sentimental clutter
          • My secret way to start decluttering that works wonders
          • How to get through the piles and finally donate them
          • Ways to get your partner on board with less stuff
          • How to balance raising kids with being a minimalist

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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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            Our Sponsors:
            * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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            37 min
          • Ep 99: Declutter Toxins from Your Home and Life with Dr. Jenna Hua

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

            Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/99

            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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            Do you ever wonder about the chemicals you use in your home or in your skin care and beauty routine? Honestly, most people don’t give much consideration to the plastics they use to store leftovers or the lotion they lather on a couple times a day, but they can make a big impact on your life, especially when it comes to getting pregnant.

            This was the ah-ha moment my guest on the Wannabe Minimalist Show had as she suffered her 4th late-stage miscarriage. When her doctors couldn't tell her the cause, she took it upon herself to dig into the products we all use everyday. What she discovered is pretty shocking, upsetting, and unbelievable.

            A registered dietitian and environmental health scientist by training, Dr. Jenna Hua's past research has focused on how our surrounding environment impacts our behaviors and health. Jenna holds a BS in Nutrition and an MPH and PhD in Environmental Health Sciences from UC Berkeley and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford Medicine. Yep...she’s legit.

            She founded Million Marker, a health-tech startup dedicated to empowering everyone with the data and tools to determine how the products they use, the food they eat, and the water they drink negatively or positively influence their health.

            Be ready for a few surprising moments. Give it a listen and then check out the links below. If you want to test your own toxicity levels, make sure to use the code “wannabe” at check out on Jenna’s website - [MillionMarker.com](http://MillionMarker.com) for $10 off your test kit.

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

            • What chemicals we need to look out for
            • Why it’s so important to limit our toxic chemical exposure
            • How Jenna is using her personal journey to make a positive change in the world
            • The truth behind the chemicals in our products
            • Simple changes you can make to protect your health (and your family’s)
            • The shocking exposure to BPA you are coming into contact with

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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!

              Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices



              Our Sponsors:
              * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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              48 min
            • Ep 98: My Best Kid-Friendly Organization Tips and Tricks

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

              Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/98

              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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              Is your child’s room messy and out of control? Do you wish your kid’s room could be organized and tidy?

              You’re not alone! I get asked all the time about how to declutter and organize kid’s stuff. It seems like the smallest among us have the most stuff or at least it’s the most in your face (and everywhere in your home).

              No matter if you have one child or five, the fact is kids typically come with a lot of stuff. It is so easy to accumulate toys, little clothes, books, games. Kids grow fast and each stage comes with new belongings.

              If your children have never been given boundaries around their stuff, it’s going to be really difficult to go from a whole house stuffed to the rafters with toys, gadgets, gizmos, and squishies to those sparse instagram images you covet.

              The good news is, you can get there, it’s just not happening overnight and that's okay. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show lays out the 7 things you can do to corral the toys and mountains of kids things and set up systems so your kiddos can help you keep it up.

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

              • Why tiny humans come with so much stuff
              • Why starting with a plan is so important and how to make it work for your space
              • How to approach decluttering with your kids interests in mind
              • The #1 secret to creating a toy rotation and why it works
              • How to set boundaries so your kids stuff stays in it’s place

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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!

                Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices



                Our Sponsors:
                * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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                34 min
              • Ep 97: Simplifying Parenting and Connecting with Your Kids with Dr. Sarah Bren

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

                Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/97

                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 a parent, I constantly wonder if I am doing the right thing, teaching my child the things they need to know, and helping them become independent. Some days I feel like I nailed it and other days feel like a failure.

                However, my journey toward minimalism has had some wonderful overlap when it comes to the rest of my life - outside of the stuff in my home. It has helped me become more intentional and that includes how I spend my time and the relationships I have. Of course the most important relationships in my life are those with my partner and that with my daughter.

                Since, there is always much to learn in this life, I brought in an expert when it comes to the parent/child relationships we have.

                Dr. Sarah Bren is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two, whose passion is helping parents find their inner confidence and raise healthy, resilient kids. She is the host of the podcast Securely Attached, and the creator of the website drsarahbren.com where she offers resources such as guides, workshops, and digital courses. She is the co-founder and clinical director of Upshur Bren Psychology Group in Pelham, NY where she treats parents, children and families.

                Sarah has such a calming presence and you call tell she practices what she preaches. It was a fun conversation and I learned more about attachment parenting, gained confidence in some of the techniques I have been using in my own life, and found encouragement for the developmental stages that are awaiting me as my daughter grows up and matures.

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

                • How we can simplify parenting
                • Tips for not losing ourselves in our roles as “mom”
                • What co-regulation means and why it’s so important
                • The truth behind tantrums
                • How to shift focus as your children get older

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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!

                  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices



                  Our Sponsors:
                  * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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                  47 min
                • Ep 96: What I Do When the Unexpected Happens

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

                  Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/96

                  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 had a busy day planned out and then the unexpected happened and it got totally derailed? That was me this week. Life was busy because we had just gotten back from our spring break vacation and my calendar was full of things to clean up from before we left and to make up for being off for the week. You know how that goes.

                  But then, my daughter woke up sick. And with the last 2 years dedicated to the pandemic (and thankfully avoiding illness) we were totally out of practice with what to do. To say that it completely took over my day would be a good way to put it.

                  There was a problem though - I did have a couple non-negotiable things that had to happen. Instead of letting the complete change of my day ruin everything I worked through it and it ended up being not only a productive day, but a good one too.

                  I recently spoke about the best ways to organize your days and I think the universe was giving me this opportunity to put that advice into practice. It worked and I also uncovered a few more lessons for how to actually keep my cool in the midst of a crazy day. That’s what I want to share with you.

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

                  • My 5 step plan for getting my day back on track
                  • What I say to myself to keep a clear head
                  • The biggest aha moment I had with the concept of time
                  • How I plan for the unexpected
                  • The #1 thing I recommend you do before tackling a bad day

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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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                    Our Sponsors:
                    * Check out 1-800-GOT-JUNK and use my code 1800gotjunk.com for a great deal: https://www.1800gotjunk.com
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                    21 min
                  • Ep 95: Decluttering and the Environment With Michael Bartz

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                    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 tried to figure out the best way to save energy, conserve water, or generally help the environment, but found yourself confused by the mountain of information out there? Or worse, does it seem like no matter what you try it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the problem so you’re not sure it even matters?

                    Those are the questions and issues my guest on this episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show found himself pondering as he looked at the different ways he could try to help the environment while downsizing to a tiny home. What started off as a project to build his own custom tiny home, turned into a new-found mission of trying to figure out how to have a bigger impact on the world around him.

                    Michael Bartz is the producer and host of the In Over My Head Podcast that follows his journey to lower his environmental footprint by building a 175 square foot off-grid Tiny Home. He felt overwhelmed by trying to "save the planet" and wasn't sure if all his downsizing and minimizing was really making a difference so he decided to bring in the experts.

                    Michael and his partner Sara live in their Tiny Home on a farm in southern Alberta, and when he’s not podcasting, he can be found pursuing his creative endeavors of acting and writing, or being active and hiking in the Rockies.

                    I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Michael and he opened my eyes to some really interesting ideas when it comes to how we can actually make a difference when it comes to the environment.

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

                    • What it took for Michael to downsize from a traditional house to a tiny home
                    • The catalyst that pushed him to build his own tiny home
                    • The 2 surprising things Michael thinks we should all do if we want to help the environment
                    • What he does with his bulky sporting equipment in a tiny home
                    • How minimalism has shaped Michael’s life

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                      53 min
                    • Ep 94: The Best Ways to Organize Your Day

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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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                      How often have you started the day with a good plan in place, only to be hit with a problem that sent it off the rails? Or maybe you feel like you’re spinning your wheels - you’re super busy and are checking things off your list, but you are no closer to reaching your goals than you were last month.

                      I used to struggle with both of these problems.

                      Then, I discovered 3 simple steps that helped me take back control of my days so that not only could I get more done, but I had more time to rest, recover, and recharge. If you’re always on the hunt for a good hack, tip, and productivity shortcut, start here because these three tasks will help you organize your home, your life, and your calendar.

                      So if you are like me and want to be able to get more done in less time, this is a great episode for you. Learn how to get more done, make progress on your goals, avoid burnout, and feel energized and excited for the day ahead.

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

                      • What I do each day to be more productive
                      • Why a productive day starts the night before for me
                      • The right way to do a brain dump so it’s not overwhelming
                      • How I use technology (or don't) to stay on task
                      • The 6 time blocks I have set up in my schedule so I can balance work, life, and family

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                        Music:

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

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

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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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