Podcasts – A Slob Comes Clean

One of my biggest strategies is to let yourself “just declutter” in order to get started and make progress in your home immediately. And decluttering achieves the purpose I was looking for when I thought I needed to “get organized.” But there is value in organizing. And I’ve been thinking about it (and talking about […] The post 260: Rethinking Organizing Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Maintenance. It feels pointless and impossible when there’s so much that needs to be done FIRST! But maintenance, even when the house is in shambles, is the key to making maintainable progress. Really. I’m talking about the parallels between my recent gardening (jungle-recovery) efforts and when I first started my deslobification process. Sign up for […] The post 259: The Thing About Maintenance Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

The doorbell is a great motivator to get the house clean, but when there aren’t any doorbells coming, motivation can be hard to find! I’m talking about the mental and strategical shifts that help me make real progress in my home even without the motivation of a doorbell. My books Patreon Sponsors: Go to thirdlove.com/clean […] The post 258: Cleaning for “Us” and Not the Doorbell Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In today’s strategy session we discuss these challenges: How do you let go of useful stuff when you know it’s way more than you need? What do you do about re-decluttering? (same desk & counter, over and over and over) How do you know where to start when it’s all visible? Sign up for my […] The post 257: Visibility Rule Challenges and Re-Decluttering Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Living with other people can (hopefully) mean cleaning with other people. This presents challenges in any relationship. There are extra challenges for people like me who struggle on our own. I made some mistakes recently, which I’m sharing, but I’m also talking through some ways to help these situations go more smoothly. Bathroom Cleaning Checklist […] The post 256: Cleaning WITH Other People Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In today’s strategy session we discuss these challenges: I struggle with finding time to run the home well, and with making myself do the decluttering when I have the chance! I still have project brain about the whole thing. I’m having a hard time finding a new normal with a different schedule. Sign up for […] The post 255: Decluttering with the Time Available Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Have you been cooking more than you’ve ever cooked in your life? I’m going over the basics on how I make it easier to get dinner on the table quickly, night after night after night after . . . I’m also sharing some super basic recipes and ideas for meals that are easy to put […] The post 254: Easy Meal Ideas Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

We discuss these questions in today’s strategy session: Besides knowing the basics from the books, can we discuss an action plan for those storage spaces for what to do first? What is your advice for decluttering the middle teen years – all their stuff – but still allowing their say – especially when the containers […] The post 253: Decluttering / Clearing Out Storage Spaces Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Frugality and My Slob Problem Podcast Stop Cluttering Podcast Container Concept Podcast Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Sponsor: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code CLEAN.   --Nony The post 252: Limiting What Comes Into the House Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m sharing what’s working for me right now, plus some thoughts on how to not get discouraged when your house isn’t magically even though your very best excuse (time) has been eliminated. Mentioned: My favorite (affiliate link) Kindle. (It’s more expensive than what I mentioned on the podcast. Sorry.) What Counts as Decluttering? Podcast Laundry Day […] The post 251: What’s Working for Me Right Now Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m talking with Liza today. (Actually, back in January.) Things we discussed in this episode: How the “take it there now” decluttering strategy is a game-changer for her because of the chronic illness and exhaustion she faces. Helping kids embrace the decluttering mindset in a way that doesn’t traumatize them. I also answer this question: […] The post 250: Decluttering with Chronic Illness and Exhaustion Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Are you tackling (or do you need to tackle) your messy bedroom? I’m talking through the process in this podcast episode. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Sponsor: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code CLEAN. Sponsor: Instantly download your free pantry & freezer meal […] The post 249: How to Clean Your Bedroom Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Adjusting to schedule changes is HARD!! There are so many different things you CAN do that sometimes the day goes by and it feels like none of it happened. Here are my tips for making things work when you’re adjusting to a new routine of working from home, and combining different responsibilities. Links Mentioned: Be […] The post 248: How to Get Work Done Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Well, life is pretty bananas for all of us right now. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing some mental decluttering roadblocks I’ve been surprised to be facing, how I’m talking myself through them, and my best advice for making the most of this unexpected decluttering time, even if you have some of the same challenges. […] The post 247: Decluttering in Uncertain Times Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

I answer these questions in today’s strategy session: I’m constantly starting over because we fall off the bandwagon. We keep hopping back on, though. Do you think we’ll ever make enough progress that way to make a difference?  How do you manage your time? I’m constantly on the go, and I want to better manage […] The post 246: Time Management – Even with Unpredictable Schedules Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

I recently re-decluttered my closet, and I was RUTHLESS. Re-decluttering will do that. I am SO pleased with the results, so I shared some decisions I made about decluttering entire categories of things that I’d kept for years. Links Mentioned: Be a patron of the show!  My books Sponsor: Get a free two week trial […] The post 245: Ruthless Re-Decluttering Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In this podcast, I’m refocusing on the absolute basics of getting your house under control and keeping it under control. These are the basic household tasks, and I’m sharing how they work and how they work together. Building these cleaning habits will help you finally make progress, maintain progress, and survive even the craziest of […] The post 244: The Basics – Getting Started or Getting Back Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

Do you stress out when you start making progress? Does it sometimes feel like you’re LESS able to relax when you are focused on improving your home? Does  your family’s clutter drive you bananas? I’m talking about chilling out. And not just encouraging you to, but giving concrete examples of how to not go so […] The post 243: How to Chill Out About (and in) Your Home Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode I answer these questions: What do you do when you assign a habit to someone else and they drop it? And how do you handle kids (or others) making a mess of an area you just decluttered? How do you deal with an area full of things we don’t use much, but […] The post 242: Decluttering Useful Stuff and Difficult Decisions Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.

If you decluttered last month, there’s a chance you need to take some time this month to get that stuff completely out of your house! I’m talking about ways to get rid of clutter, and the pros and cons of each, and how to decide which ways are best for you. How to Get Rid […] The post 241: How to Get Rid of Your Stuff (or Clutter, or JUNK) Podcast appeared first on A Slob Comes Clean.