Decluttering Tips and Support

Dear Reader,

For those of you who are following along with our moving journey, we are breathing a bit easier this week with a signed contract on our house. We also have a bid in on a house in Pennsylvania and are anxiously waiting to hear back!

A while back, I wrote a blog post about my ten non-negotiable habits that has done well for itself in the land of Google search. :) My habits have mostly stayed the same with a few updates I'd love to share with you.

Habits That Have Stayed the Same

1. Making My Bed - If nothing else gets done, it makes me feel like I accomplished SOMETHING for the day.
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​2. Daily Laundry - I love daily laundry so much I even did a podcast episode about it! It prevents me from getting overwhelmed and we have far less clothing as a family because of it.
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​3. Daily Resets - I reset my bedroom, the kitchen, and the main living areas once a day. It only takes about 5 minutes per space and it makes a huge difference. This episode about resets with Lisa Lizotte is one of my most-downloaded -and for good reason.
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​4. Paper Processing - I'm very passionate about processing paper as soon as possible, because I have seen how it piles up in the homes of my clients. Paper is a beast and it's SO hard to keep up with it if you don't have a system around it. Learn more about my system here.
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​5. Healthy Snack Prep - Having healthy snacks ready to go like nuts, cut up veggies and fruits, and cheese sticks make life much easier for me (and the kids) to make better snack choices.

6. Reading Before Bed - One thing that's changed slightly is that I now read a physical book before bed. It helps signal my brain that it's time to wind down (without the blue light from my phone).
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​7. Lights Out by 10:10 - I use the settings on my iPhone to support me by making certain apps inaccessible to help me get my ZZZ's.
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​A Few New Habits​
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​8. Mineral and Electrolyte Support - I've been working with my health coach Lara for about 6 months now and I've continued to support my mineral and electrolytes (which also helps with my energy and metabolism). I notice if I miss multiple days.
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​9. Daily Movement - This may look like Pilates, Zumba, or strength training but I try to get daily movement, even it i's not "perfect".
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​10. Reviewing My Calendar - Every night I review my calendar and map out what my day is going to look like. I notice it helps me sleep when I don't have a random to-do list pinging around in my brain.

What are some of your daily non-negotiable habits? Reply and let me know.

On the Podcast

Due to moving logistics, I didn't get a regular episode recorded. However, this bonus chat with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom Podcast is all about prioritizing when things are busy! I hope you enjoy it.
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Things I'm Loving Right Now

✨ My decluttering/organizing tool of the week is the Moms Spring Break Bundle which goes until April 30. This is my last reminder about this amazing resource!!
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For just $27, you get access to 26 powerful resources from experts who understand motherhood and want to make this transition easier — not heavier.

It features resources from former guests on the podcast, such as:
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✔️ Lori Oberbroeckling - one free month in the Supermom Society

✔️ Michelle Byrd - Chaos to Calm eBook

✔️ Jessica Przulj - The Weekly Reset Workshop
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✔️ Valerie Recore - The Secret to Getting it All Done

As part of the Bundle, am sharing my 5 C's of Decluttering mini-course which includes a workbook with links to video lessons, reflection questions, and additional resources.

If you want an easier end to the school year and a smoother start to summer, do yourself a favor and grab it today!

✨ My decluttering/organizing resource of the week is Color Guru which is having a Mother's Day sale starting April 27 through Saturday, May 2. You get 20% off using my code OVERWHELM at checkout! I love my color card and use it all the time for clothing and makeup.

✨ My favorite recipe of the week is this bacon frittata with potato and spinach. I love frittatas because they are so versatile, and this one had an awesome flavor combination.
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What things you're loving right now? Hit reply and let me know.

On the journey with you,

Emily
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P.S. Skipped to the end? No problem! My friend Michelle and I spoke this week about how to prioritize when everything feels urgent - especially as Maycember approaches.

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