I help overwhelmed moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Decluttering coach and the host of top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
Dear Reader,
We just got back today from Disney World (which is why this is a day late!) I hadn't been since I was a teenager, and I learned a few things...
It was hard to say no to the hundreds- perhaps thousands (?) of souvenirs we saw at every turn. The grandparents bought the boys binoculars and they were content using them throughout the parks (oftentimes when they were walking! :))
But I kept asking myself these questions throughout our days...
1. Do I want to be an intentional shopper or a mindless consumer?
2. Am I comparing myself to other moms here (with matching T-shirts and all the Disney swag) with a scarcity mindset, instead of an abundance mindset where I know I have enough and am enough?
3. If I purchase a bunch of stuff for our kids, where will it fit in our suitcases? Where will it live in my home?
Disney - or any travel destination - is magical because of memories made, not because of how quickly you get through the lines or the souvenirs you buy. And the smiles on the faces of these boys made the week so special.
Now I'm back to work - trying to be as productive as possible, and gearing up for a new decluttering challenge in the free Facebook group on Monday! Hope you can join us!
Two of my favorite podcasts are Minimal-ish with Desirae Endres and simple + intentional with Sarah Horgan. If you want to hang out with the three of us (and other amazing friends) and create simple, sustainable changes in your life, join us here (last chance!)
Thanks for welcoming me into your inbox every week. I appreciate you so much. See you next Thursday for our January recap e-mail!
On this journey with you,
Emily
P.S. Scrolled to the end? No problem. This week on the podcast I shared the 5 mindset shifts to help you let go of clutter, and Michelle Byrd shared her 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day.
Emily McDermott
I help overwhelmed moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Decluttering coach and the host of top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
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