I help overwhelmed moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Decluttering coach and the host of top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
How Lowering the Bar Can Elevate Your Life
Decluttering Tips and Support Weekly Newsletter Vol. 44Dear Reader, When it comes to meal planning, I like to think about a game of limbo. I could travel down a Pinterest rabbit hole for hours to find the "perfect" meals for my family, spend hours planning, shopping, and prepping... I can see "how low can we go" when it comes to much I can simplify our meals while still providing nourishment for the people I love. Lowering the bar doesn't mean we're giving up - it means that we're putting our energy and focus into what matters most AND being OK with not being good at everything. In yesterday's podcast episode, I chatted with Shira Gill about how we can be intentional about all areas of our life, which allows us to elevate what matters and lower the bar on what doesn't. Here are some other areas where I "lower the bar": Cleaning: Don't tell my mom, but I'm not much of a deep cleaner. 🧹 I realized that my family is fine with maintenance cleaning and I can get away with not cleaning the baseboards very often. (I won't reveal the last time I cleaned them LOL). Laundry: My daily laundry routine is a non-negotiable habit to maintain my sanity. I separate out my delicates but otherwise I throw everything in there together. Don't call the laundry police on me! 😱 Yard Work: We live in a townhouse and years ago decided to replace the grass in our "postage stamp" front lawn with mulch and some shrubs. I have the opposite of a green thumb so I'm thankful for the low-maintenance lawn! What are areas where you're happy to lower the bar? I'd love to hear from you! Things I'm Loving Right Now✨ The Nervous System Reset Guide from Michelle Grosser at The Calm Mom. This free 20-page guide helps you identify the signs of nervous system dysregulation, understand the connection between your body and burnout, and learn simple, actionable practices you can start today to feel more calm, grounded, and in control. ✨ Finding a few fun holiday activities to do with the family rather than feeling like we have to do all.the.things. This Saturday we're going to see the Air Force Band perform at their free Season of Hope holiday concert. If you're in the DC metro area, here's the information if you'd like to attend! ✨ Our family's favorite meals of the week include slow cooker chicken curry and keto taco soup. 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 spoke to Shira Gill about living more intentionally by lowering the bar, decluttering and elevating, and redefining "enough". *Note: affiliate links may be included, which means I get a small commission if you use my link - thanks! |
Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Weekly Newsletter
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, We are officially moving from Virginia to Pennsylvania this summer, and I have NEVER been more grateful for my clutter-free home. In order to get house "listing-ready" we've had to clear surfaces, relocate furniture, and maximize the space to entice potential buyers. Watch out! Don't open that closet! Since we don't have a garage, any excess stuff has been moved to part of our basement. As I moved Lego sets, bean bag chairs, bookshelves, and end...
Decluttering Tips and Support Dear Reader, Have you ever heard of the Great Stuff Transfer? It's when Boomer parents try to give their stuff (mostly furniture, housewares, heirlooms, etc.) to their children who either don't have the room for the items or don't want them. Perhaps you've experienced a variation of this, where you're given boxes of items from your childhood that your parents were holding onto for years. I was given all my report cards since kindergarten. :) It seems that while...
Decluttering Tips and Support Dear Reader, You can't take it anymore. The stuff is driving you CRAZY. You grab a trash bag and start rage decluttering. Nothing is safe. It HAS TO GO. That's what I call a clean sweep! 20 minutes in, and you finally feel like you're getting into a groove. Today you WILL take back your home!And then...."MOM! I need you!" Or the dog needs to go out. Or your phone starts pinging with a text message from work and you get distracted.And by the time you get back to...