I help overwhelmed moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Decluttering coach and the host of top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
5 Uncomfortable Truths About Clutter 😮
Decluttering Tips and Support​ Dear Reader, I've been avoiding getting on the bathroom scale for a while now. As long as I don't step onto it, I can ignore a number that will likely make me unhappy. Sure my clothes are fitting a bit snugger than I'd like. But ignorance is bliss...right? Not necessarily. I just read a book called Finish by Jon Acuff where he talks about the importance of data when it comes to reaching our goals. As he shares: "Data kills denial which prevents disaster." When we don't reach our goals as quickly as we'd like, or we have to stop because life happens, perfectionism sneaks its way in and tells us that we should just give up. But understanding the truth about our current situation and taking a variety of data points shows us where we are so we can celebrate our progress, however small. Instead of just looking at the number on the scale, I could also track additional data points like:
​ This way I can prove to myself that I am making progress, even if the scale doesn't budge. Data isn't there to scare us - it's there to teach us. Remember - data over drama. On the PodcastThis week on the podcast I'm sharing 5 uncomfortable truths about clutter - not to scare you from your decluttering goals, but to help you determine a baseline for moving forward. And if you are an overwhelmed mom who wants extra support and accountability reaching our decluttering goals, we are starting a new decluttering challenge on Monday, September 8 in the free Facebook group. If you want to join, please answer the three membership questions including your e-mail address (don't worry, you won't get my weekly e-mails twice!) You can listen to Episode 206 on your favorite podcast player or watch it on YouTube! Things I'm Loving Right Now✨ One of my favorite tools to stay organized and decluttered is Amazon boxes...but not for the reason you think! I cut off the flaps and use them as drawer dividers for my and my kids' dressers. It's a great way to use the Container Concept to limit the amount of items per category. ✨ My decluttering/organizing resource of the week is my 5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter workbook. It guides you through questions to help you uncover the mindset blocks that are keeping you stuck in clutter. ✨ My favorite recipe of the week is baked orange chicken - my kids loved it! What are some things you're loving right now? Hit reply and let me know. On the journey with you, Emily P.S. Skipped to the end? No problem! This week I shared 5 uncomfortable truths about clutter. I think #4 is one you need to hear the most - clutter is not neutral - it negatively impacts us in a variety of ways. |
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I help overwhelmed moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Decluttering coach and the host of top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
Decluttering Tips and Support Dear Reader, Do you feel exhausted and drained? Do you find it hard to focus when you're at home? Are you surviving on caffeine and a prayer that things will get better? Putting your hope in coffee MAY not be sustainable...just sayin'! It may be that your cluttered home is zapping your energy and focus! Perhaps you can't find what you're looking for - keys, phones, permission slips, etc. We spend 2.5 days a YEAR looking for this stuff! That's a whole lot of time...
Decluttering Tips and Support Dear Reader, Recently my oldest son called out to me right before he was about to go to bed: "Mom! I need you! I think I decluttered too much!" My initial thought... He showed me an Amazon box full of trinkets he had decluttered from his "treasure box" - a shoe box that is the physical boundary for all the small knick-knacks he gets from school, birthday parties, etc. He had decluttered WITHOUT prompting! I was shocked. 😮 Now mind you, this has been several years...
Decluttering Tips and Support Dear Reader, My youngest son Sean just learned how to ride his bike. When he started, we ran beside him, holding onto one handlebar as well as the back of his neck to keep him steady, and helping him get started again with a gentle push. Eventually, he didn't need us to hold the handlebar. Then, he didn't need us to hold the back of his neck. Then, he was able to start on his own. I'll always remember when he said, "It's OK. You can let go." Little does he know...