The Art of Decluttering

Today I'm joined by guest Dawn Madsen, also known as the Minimal Mom. Dawn embraced minimalism 9 years ago when her children were young and this decision has had radical flow on effect for their families happiness, satisfaction and connection.We explore what minimalism look like when you embrace it as a family. What the benefits are and what it looks like to start this journey yourself. We even explore what it's like when your minimalism leads to you being able to live debt free and the freedom that brings with it.Dawn reaches over 1 million women each month with her message of minimalism, follow her online to learn from her amazing videos and podcastMinimal Mom on YouTubeMinimal Mom WebsiteI'd love to ask you to leave a Google review today - it takes less than 2 minutes and it will make a huge impact on others confidence to listen/ engage/ join with our community and services around the world. Think of it as your way of giving back :) https://g.page/r/CaTTEYtgIiQTEBI/reviewYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Might As WellTime Will TellMinimalismJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a special overwhelm that is caused by open loops in your mind. Open loops are things that are mid-undertaking, halfway done, nearly finished, almost there, just need this final thing etc.If you think of every task as having a start, middle and end - and it's not until you actually finish the task that you can close the loop.One of the HUGE barriers to organisation with our clients are open loops. Often these loops are things like "I want to sell that item rather than donate it" and so the item sits for literally months and months because the loop is open but the overwhelm of the steps required to close it are too hard.Learn today what an open loop is, why they're sabotaging your success and importantly how to close them (oh and the incredible benefits of closing your loops).I'd love to ask you to leave a Google review today - it takes less than 2 minutes and it will make a huge impact on others confidence to listen/ engage/ join with our community and services around the world. Think of it as your way of giving back :) https://g.page/r/CaTTEYtgIiQTEBI/reviewYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Might As WellEnoughTime Will TellJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When was the last time you got genuinely excited about doing a stocktake in your home? Oh man, it's one of my FAVOURITE things to do, especially in the kitchen.In my house, we call a kitchen stocktake EAT YOURSELF OUT OF HOUSE AND HOME and the concept is we use up as much as we can from our fridge, freezer and pantry over the month of June. One year we saved $1000 in groceries by cooking and eating food which we'd already purchased!The best place to start with a stocktake is your kitchen, but you could do it with clothes, toys, business supplies, office supplies, kitchen plastics... wherever you keep inventory (so basically everywhere) you can do a stocktake for the purpose of knowing exactly what you have and then deciding exactly what you think you'll need in the future.Learn how to do a stocktake in your home, how it can help you save time money and energy (new word... monergy!!)I'd love to ask you to leave a Google review today - it takes less than 2 minutes and it will make a huge impact on others confidence to listen/ engage/ join with our community and services around the world. Think of it as your way of giving back :) https://g.page/r/CaTTEYtgIiQTEBI/reviewYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Running OutPantry 101Opportunity Cost/ Cost Benefit AnalysisJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we explore Pareto's Principle. Also known as the 80/20 rule or law of the vital few.For example, you wear 20% of your clothes, 80% of the time.Kids play with 20% of their toys, 80% of the time.In any given category in your home, are you using just 20% of what you have? does your 20% work hard for you so that the 80% is unnecessary?Practically...could you reduce your wardrobe by 80%could you reduce your kids toys by 80%could you reduce your shoes by 80%could you reduce your serving wear by 80%could you reduce your make up by 80%could you reduce your ornaments or nick knacks by 80%Its also a helpful principle when you're wondering why it's so hard to be a minimalist in an area in your home (or everywhere in your home). it's not that you'll never need the 80%... it's just that you don't need it very often. And that for something you'll need 20% of the time - boy you're keeping A LOT OF THINGS IN THAT CATEGORY.What's wrong with the 80% that they're not making the cut?I'd love to ask you to leave a Google review today - it takes less than 2 minutes and it will make a huge impact on others confidence to listen/ engage/ join with our community and services around the world. Think of it as your way of giving back :) https://g.page/r/CaTTEYtgIiQTEBI/reviewYou may also like to listen to these episodes:EnoughOpportunity Cost/ Cost Benefit AnalysisConsumerismJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kick procrastination to the curb with todays organisational hack... MIGHT AS WELL.It doesn't need motivation. It doesn't need conviction. It doesn't need perfection. It's a lazy girl way of doing things that you'll be glad you did without having to think about them in advance.For example:🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well take out the rubbish from the car🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well take out the jeans I don't wear🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well go through my bathers🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well empty the dishwasher🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm walking past I might as well hang up those clothes🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm think of it I might as well text my friend to let her know I have baby clothes for her🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm walking past might as well pick up the rubbish🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well put the blankets away🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm think of it, I might as well re-order the medications🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well wipe down the bath🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well restock the toilet paperI'd love to ask you to leave a Google review today - it takes less than 2 minutes and it will make a huge impact on others confidence to listen/ engage/ join with our community and services around the world. Think of it as your way of giving back :) https://g.page/r/CaTTEYtgIiQTEBI/reviewYou may also like to listen to these episodes:You Need ToTime Will TellBecause. Really. AndJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you decide if an item is going to be put away or you're going to leave it out?Do you need to see something to remember to use it?Or do you need to put things away so they don't feel like they're cluttering up your space?I'm sure you, like me, have different rules for different items. Toothbrushes - definitely away. Phone charger - definitely out.Consider convenience, regularity of use, who uses items, how easy it is to find them, trip hazards, time spent tidying up etc as you make decisions for items around your home.I'd love to ask you to leave a Google review today - it takes less than 2 minutes and it will make a huge impact on others confidence to listen/ engage/ join with our community and services around the world. Think of it as your way of giving back :) https://g.page/r/CaTTEYtgIiQTEBI/reviewYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Running OutMaking DoLocation Location LocationJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to stop aiming for perfection and embrace IMPERFECTION when you're thinking about organising/ decluttering/ setting standards/ creating systems for you and your family.The imperfection you EXPECT is the imperfection you ACCEPT.Are there areas in your home where you can LOWER the standard so it's achievable and maintainable?I'd love to ask you to leave a Google review today - it takes less than 2 minutes and it will make a huge impact on others confidence to listen/ engage/ join with our community and services around the world. Think of it as your way of giving back :) https://g.page/r/CaTTEYtgIiQTEBI/reviewYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Quitters DayBigger Living, Smaller SpaceFilling Your BucketJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever stopped to think about what agenda your items might have?If your items talked... how would your item finish this sentenceYou need to...Wear meFill mePlay with meRead meCook meCreate with meOrganise meUse meClean meMaintain meSell meValue meAssess if you have the same agenda as your possessions (do you really want to read the book/ wear the jeans/ use the juicer/ ride the skateboard/ clean the outdoor furniture). Allow yourself to be challenged, think differently about your stuff.I'd love to ask you to leave a Google review today - it takes less than 2 minutes and it will make a huge impact on others confidence to listen/ engage/ join with our community and services around the world. Think of it as your way of giving back :) https://g.page/r/CaTTEYtgIiQTEBI/reviewYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Binary DecisionsObligationObject PermanenceJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Enough is enough""That's enough""Leave good enough alone""Close enough is good enough"It's amazing how one simple word can relate so deeply to our relationship with clutter and our satisfaction with our stuff and life in general.This week we talk about how some enough statements can really make you take stock of where you are at and where your satisfaction lies.You Are Enough - Stuff won't make you enough. More stuff, less stuff... you are enough regardless of your things.You've Done Enough - Do what you can with what you have. Every step forward is a step forward (I know... profound!)What Is Enough - What do you need to be happy? How many of something do you need to have enough?I've Had Enough - When you reach peak frustration with clutter it's a good thing as it drives you to make changesWhen Is Enough Enough - How do you know when you've done enough decluttering? How do you know when to stop? At what point do you reach the equilibrium of satisfaction and enoughI'd love to ask you to leave a Google review today - it takes less than 2 minutes and it will make a huge impact on others confidence to listen/ engage/ join with our community and services around the world. Think of it as your way of giving back :) https://g.page/r/CaTTEYtgIiQTEBI/reviewYou may also like to listen to these episodes:5 Home TruthsSwedish Death CleaningMaking DoFOTO: Fear of Throwing OutJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays episode focuses on 5 Home Truths about clutter and it's impact on your home and life. They're harsh... but true.They're not meant to bring any condemnation, they're for you to meditate on and find freedom in how small actions of intention and decluttering can bring such freedom to your life.1. Most of the stuff you buy is a waste of money2. Stuff can't make you happy3. You'll regret living a life impacted by clutter4. Your clutter is worse than you think5. Everything you love will one day be lostToday is a great day to join my Head, Heart and Home Decluttering Course! Experience true freedom from clutter by learning all the skills you'll need to create and maintain an organised home.You may also like to listen to these episodes:MemoriesLetting GoObject PermanenceJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you keep yourself safe while decluttering? Even in your own home, decluttering can stir up dust or mould particulates and aggravate asthma. Naturally when you're moving items that have been in place for a long time, you'll disrupt dust!Learn from Amy's experience of being bitten by a spider and ending up in hospital, to keep yourself physically safe while decluttering. Give consideration to trip hazards, falls risk, insects and pests and do what you can to keep yourself physically safe.Bit of a Public Service Announcement episode today from the trenches :)Today is a great day to join my Paperwork Course! Say goodbye to the burden of paperwork and use this system that is simple to start and easy to maintain.You may also like to listen to these episodes:MouldHoarding DisorderJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've got items you'd really LIKE to declutter but you're a bit nervous... why not give a Time Will Tell Box a go.Pop items you need just a little bit more time to decide on into a box to assess again in a few months. Seal it up and write the date on the box. See what you think in a few months... hopefully once you've experienced living without the items you'll then be ready to donate the items in your Time Will Tell Box.Before you open the box, try to think what might be in there that you've missed. You might be surprised that you forget what you put in... in which case send it off for donation!Remember to declutter as much as you can and then only put the items in the time will tell box if you absolutely need to. It's a backstop, not a full stop.You may also like to listen to these episodes:Running OutLimiting ChoiceReturns BoxJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is your garage faring? Is it struggling under the weight of clutter and disorganisation?If your garage has become where items go to semi-retire, where tools and hobby equipment accumulate it's time to both declutter as well as set up functional organisational systems in your garage.You are invited to join the free course for this series where you'll receive access to decluttering checklists and organising cheat sheets (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organise like a pro!This week we're doing our GARAGE.Make sure to join to download your Garage Check List & Cheat SheetYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Sports EquipmentBulky Sports EquipmentCarsGarage & ShedGaragesJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How cluttered is your home office? Or if you don't have a home office, maybe your study nook/ spare room or wherever you keep yourstationery and admin. You are definitely going to want to look at this space in your home with fresh eyes and follow along with the check list and cheat sheet.You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organise like a pro!This week we're doing our HOME OFFICE.Make sure to join to download your Home Office Check List & Cheat SheetYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Big BooksMinimalism at WorkHome OfficeOffice DeskWork StationsWorking from HomeJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is the toy situation in your home? Do you feel like it's a never-ending game of tidying up? It doesn't need to be this way! Remember when you were growing up kids had toy boxes? And now kids have toy rooms? No wonder it's harder and harder to keep toys organised. And with marketing targeting our kids with toys to collect rather than toys to play with collections are getting out of control.Today explore what types of toys you want to keep, where and how to keep them and top tips for engaging your kids in decluttering and organising their toys from as young as 3 years old.You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet, all so you can declutter and organise like a pro!Make sure to join to download your Toys Check List & Cheat SheetLinks to articles about less toys being beneficial for childrenhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/singletons/201712/study-underscores-why-fewer-toys-is-the-better-optionhttps://raisetoddlers.com.au/how-less-toys-can-lead-to-a-better-quality-play/https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/12/20/kids-fewer-toys-better-play/You may also like to listen to these episodes:Children's ToysDress UpsKids BooksLegoLego 2Organising with Pre-SchoolersJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple Podcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the living room is the heart beat... I've found over the years that the state of a living room is a goodindicator of how a home is tracking along. A living space is where high rotation items tend to live, where people congregate, where community happens and resting and relaxing happen also. It's also one of the first rooms in any home to become cluttered and overwhelming.You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organise like a pro!Make sure to join to download your Living Room Check List & Cheat SheetYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Living RoomSentimental ItemsLike with LikeRepurposing SpacesBoard Games & PuzzlesRoom to BloomBehind Cupboard DoorsBooks & MagazinesHidden ClutterMagazinesMemorabiliaJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that most people wear 20% of their clothes 80% of the time?There are a few keys to keeping your wardrobe organised.Sneak peak... "Keep what you DO wear, not what you WILL wear"Here is the Decluttering Playlist on Spotify - the songs themselves are less about decluttering than the titles... but enjoy!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/21dQJvHjo4eOdeo0u83Ynu?si=da99bfe43a6547dcYou are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organise like a pro!This week we're doing our WARDROBE.Make sure to join to download your Wardrobe Check List & Cheat SheetYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Magic Wardrobe NumberCapsule WardrobeClothingHandbagsHats & GlassesKnow Your ColoursShoesWardrobe CrisisJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does your bedroom look anything like the ones you see on Instagram or Pinterest?Are your floors perfectly clear and bedside tables dust free and clutter free? No? Then this weeks challenge is for you! (And if you already have a picture perfect bedroom then enjoy a week off!)Learn why it's so important to have a tidy and calm bedroomDiscover how to keep your bedroom organised and your floor clearDeclutter your bedside table so you can find things more easilyUnderstand what hacks can help you reclaim your bedroom as a place of rest and restorationYou are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organise like a pro!This week we're doing our BEDROOM.Make sure to join to download your Bedroom Check List & Cheat SheetYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Bedside TablesJewelleryMaster BedroomSleepKids BedroomsHandbagsHats & GlassesJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bathrooms can be tricky to keep organised as they are different in every home 🚿🛁 Some homes have one bathroom... others have 4 or more🛁 Some bathrooms service 6+ people in a family or household, other homes have a bathroom reserved exclusively for guests🛁 Some bathrooms have ample storage, others have absolutely noneYou are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organise like a pro!This week we're doing our BATHROOM.Make sure to join to download your Bathroom Check List & Cheat SheetYou may also like to listen to these episodes:BathroomMake UpMedicationsSanitary ProductsShare the DignityTowelsHealth SupplementsJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The laundry might just be my favourite spaces to organise... so functional and efficient when organised!! When your laundry is working well you see the benefits in your washing cycle, cleaning routine and you'll save both money and time.You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organise like a pro!This week we're doing our LAUNDRY.Make sure to join to download your Laundry Check List & Cheat SheetYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Cleaning ProductsLaundryTowelsJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.