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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Decluttering Tips and Support Weekly Newsletter Vol. 34Dear Reader, On the heels of my 44th birthday, I am thankful for my health, family, friends, and large hats. π To celebrate, I'm having another review giveaway from now until September 30! Only 5 people have entered so far for a chance to win 2 $50 Amazon gift cards!On the podcast...Have you ever heard of The Four Tenβdencies personality framework from Gretchen Rubin? Each tendency differs in their response to internal and external expectations, and can tell us a lot about how we can approach decluttering and organizing differently.β βοΈ Upholders respond readily to outer and inner expectations. They thrive within routines and love to-do lists and schedules. Their best bet is to time block their decluttering tasks and pick a weekly donation pickup/drop-off time. βοΈ Questioners question ALL expectations. Theyβll meet an expectation if they think it is logical to them. Since questioners always want to know WHY, it's helpful if they constantly remind themselves of why they are seeking a clutter-free life. βοΈ Obligers (like me!) respond readily to outer expectations, but may struggle with inner expectations. Outer accountability is key, which is why our Facebook community is great for obligers. A new decluttering challenge starts on Monday! βοΈ Rebels resist all expectations, outer and inner alike. For rebels, it's helpful to go back to your identity and how a clutter-free life helps you (be a more patient mom, more loving spouse, etc.) Not sure which one you are? Take the quiz to find out!
I also had the pleasure of speaking to Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom in Episode 156 about how to create chore systems as a neurodivergent mom (or one with neurodivergent kids!) We talk about loop planning, Plan B chores, working with your brain, and much more!
One more thing...βColor Guru is having a sale until tonight at 9 PM EST. If you want to reduce decision fatigue by getting your color analysis and know what colors look best on you for clothing, makeup, etc. now is a great time! If you purchase an Essential package ($16.90 off with the code OVERWHELM at checkout) you get a free makeup card ($40 value). I love my color card and makeup card and use them often. On the journey with you, Emily P.S. Skipped to the end? No problem! On Tuesday I shared how your tendency can impact your decluttering and organizing approach. On Thursday I chatted with Kelly Briggs about chore systems for neurodivergent moms (and kids)! β *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, As my two boys have grown, they have started taking my statements and requests as, shall we say, gateways for negotiation. If I tell them they can watch one show, they ask if they can watch two. If I tell them they can have three pieces of candy, they ask if they can have four. If I ask them to be home for dinner by 5:30, they ask if they can play until 6. It's constant. And exhausting. It's hard to hold boundaries when they just won't quit! If...
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....
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...