The Truth About Cleaning Tips and Tricks Dana K White 2024-10-17 | If you get discouraged when cleaning tricks don't work like the magic trick you hoped they'd be, this video is for you. I'm sharing why it feels like cleaning tricks don't work and how to get to the point where they do actually work.Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon and become a Kindred Spirit: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Decluttering Q&A with Dana K White - 10.15.24 Dana K White 2024-10-15 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Stuck in the Decluttering Process? Heres what to do! Dana K White 2024-10-10 | Do you ever get stuck in the middle of a decluttering project? Like, you come across something you know you don't need but you just can't stick it in the Donate Box? Here's what to do when that happens. Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
LIVE Decluttering Q&A: 10.8.24 Dana K White 2024-10-08 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Putting like clothing together is a decluttering strategy, not an organizing tactic. Dana K White 2024-10-05 | ...
The Visibility Rule - A One Hour Better Decluttering Coaching Session with Dana K White Dana K White 2024-10-03 | Decluttering in your most visible space has so much power! When you make visible progress, the impact you see will inspire you to keep going in the rest of the house! In this guided decluttering session, we're working on a visible space for an hour, using the No Mess Decluttering Process so we'll only make progress (and never a bigger mess). Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon and become a Kindred Spirit: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Decluttering Q&A: 10.1.24 Dana K White 2024-10-01 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
My Best Tips for the (Dreaded) Seasonal Clothing Changeover Dana K White 2024-09-26 | Do you dread the Seasonal Clothing Changeover? It used to take me a week to do mine and my whole house was covered in clothing! Honesty, I don't even do one anymore because I have decluttered my clothing to the point where I don't need to. BUT, if you do one, here are my best tips for using this as an opportunity to declutter and for making the changeover go as smoothly as possible. Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Decluttering Q&A: 9.24.24 Dana K White 2024-09-24 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Take It there Now feels like it would slow things down Dana K White 2024-09-21 | Some quick thoughts on a Q I get all the time. I encourage you to read Decluttering at the Speed of Life to really wrap your brain around the power of this transformational strategy. ASlobComesClean.com/book
Decluttering? Start with Living Areas! Dana K White 2024-09-17 | Dawn, Cas and I are all sharing the places we decluttered that changed everything for our homes. I'm talking about living areas, and I absolutely love getting to share their perspectives and advice, too! Take Your House Back is on SALE!!! This is the time to get into the course! It's on sale through September 20th (the next All Day Declutter is September 21st). Join the fun at aslobcomesclean.com/takeDawn and Cas are also sharing their "biggest impact" videos today! Cas is sharing the impact of decluttering your kitchen - youtu.be/2uDUDDL12scDawn is sharing the power of decluttering clothing - youtu.be/C0iuturmV7QGet a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Live Decluttering Q&A: 9.17.24 Dana K White 2024-09-17 | Take Your House Back (the course I teach with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom) is on SALE now! Go to aslobcomesclean.com/take Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Things Im Decluttering in my New Phase of Life Dana K White 2024-09-12 | When I made this video I was about to be an empty nester. These moments are sad and make my heart literally ache, but they do open up decluttering opportunities! Take Your House Back is BACK ON SALE! Grab it here: aslobcomesclean.com/takeGet a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
How to Get Back on Track When the House is a Mess! Dana K White 2024-09-05 | I'm back!!! I'm so happy to be back after a fun and busy summer with my family. Today I'm sharing how to get back on track after you have a setback in your decluttering efforts. If you've lost your cleaning or decluttering momentum and have found yourself backsliding to your old messy ways, hope isn't lost! You just need to get back on track!Take Your House Back is BACK ON SALE! Grab it here: aslobcomesclean.com/takeWatch my session at Get Organized HQ with the free ticket: aslobcomesclean.com/hqGet a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
From this week’s #decluttering Q&A. Watch the rest of my answer in the full video. Dana K White 2024-09-04 | ...
Im back! Live Decluttering Q&A Sept 3, 2024 Dana K White 2024-09-03 | Take Your House Back (the course I teach with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom) is on SALE now! Go to aslobcomesclean.com/takeWatch my session for free at Get Organized HQ. It airs on Thursday, September 12th at 8:30 PM ET and you can watch for free for the first 24 hours. Get your free pass here: aslobcomesclean.com/HQGet a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
How to Use Awkward Pauses to Declutter Dana K White 2024-05-23 | Awkward pauses are the key to making it through any survival mode time (like summer) successfully. Learn to recognize them and use them well. Decluttering during Awkward Pauses will help you make a LOT of progress. Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
We Quit Decluttering! (And that was fine!) - Less Than One Hour Better Dana K White 2024-05-16 | I helped one of my friends declutter in her closet. She was happy with the results so we quit early! Mentioned: The Fifth Quarter with Marva and Melani (search for it wherever you listen to podcasts) Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Decluttering Q&A 5.14.24 Dana K White 2024-05-14 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.comQuestions with Time Stamps: 00.45 I've been following your process for a few years and I still don't feel comfortable. How do you get to the place where you can relax and enjoy your home?07.06 I understand dishes math. Does the same principle apply to doing dishes as you work? If I do them all at the end of the day, it take 20 minutes, but I feel like my small kitchen is dirty all day. 09.34: You once repeated a tip from your mom, when she said if you are making soup and it tastes watery, add _____, or if it tastes bland ______. I have tried to find this again and I can't. 10.29: My mom is a hoarder and so am I... how can I completely let go of things that are valuable to me, which I only keep reorganizing? 17.03: It is much easier to watch another than to get started. But even when I have the time I still seem stuck in inertia and play Spider Solitaire instead of doing anything productive. 20.15: What helps you calm down and get started when you are too overwhelmed to start cleaning? 21.31: How can I get my boyfriend to continue to declutter to make our house easier to clean?24.12: Is the 5 minute pick up 5 minutes per room if doing it on your own? I hope so. Asking again as I forgot the leading? First time round. 26.20: Counters are a big issue... what to do with the Stuff when you no other room to store?29.47: What if where I'd look for it first is an avalanching pile in the back hallway, or a corner. Eventually there would be another spot needed, but I don't where that is.31.54: Paper question - I've been holding onto various bills to get contact info and account information from. I'm trying to get a better way. Any ideas on what I could do? 34.22: Is there anything you decluttered of your kids' that you wish you would have kept? Mine is starting preschool and I'm not sure if I'm going to miss things from this era. 35.46: Any tips/advice for putting a kitchen back together after a remodel? We will be gaining additional cabinet space and I don't want to over crowd right from the start. 36.45: Any recommendations on where to fit temporary storage into your process. 39.08: My husbands where would I look for it first is in a mess in a drawer. He won't listen to the other steps and says he lives in organized chaos. It's just chaos. He says he knows but he doesn't lol40.38: I know you have talked about living overseas, culturally how did they live different than how we do regarding stuff?41.26: "What to do with the peanut butter" my husband leaves his favorite mug, jelly and cereal boxes out on the counter. I cleared the cabinet shelf and started 41.44: I Am struggling to get rid of anything. I get extreme anxiety with getting rid of items but I have no room. How do get rid of these items?42.29: I'm going to be empty nester with my only son in September. Any advice on packing for his move to the dorm (2h drive from home not more)?? You can keep anything but not everything. 44.58: How to declutter a "walk in closet" when things that have a home inside there is just inside door, impossible to put in at place, due to all the clutter there?45.39: I put things where I think I would look for it first. But, the place where I'd look for it first( It's not ideal) and if it's not there in a cluttered closet, I go bonkers looking for the item. How do you remember the new place that you'd look for it first?47.00: How to declutter clocks? They don't work but are generational treasures I've finally realized need to leave. Wall clocks, coo coo clocks; they don't work and I've spent too much to try to fix them. 48.12: Wow Dana so many people here that love you can you feel the love? We thank and love you.48.21: How did you come up with the idea single use rooms/zones? I just started trying it with an exercise room and moved the dog grooming to 1/2 of the garage. So far seems to work better. 51.02: Advice when it comes to procrasticlutter for yourself? Example putting off showering, doing your own laundry/linens, because kids come first and it feels like I can't catch up with them. 52.23: How do you overcome the just in case fear- based mentality when it comes to holding onto things?54.31: I've hit a decluttering wall how do I get past it or through it? I've made progress in my house, but I know it isn't five minute pickup ready. 55.45: I have been trying to do the 28 day challenge but missed a few days. Do you recommend starting over or picking up where I left off?56.48: What happens when you have lots of space? My parents are putting old microwaves into a barn.
The Decluttering Process Works (Even When Dana is Cranky) Dana K White 2024-05-09 | We didn't feel like decluttering, but we were so glad when we were done! The No Mess Decluttering Process doesn't use emotions or emotional energy to declutter so it works even when you totally do NOT want to declutter right then. Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Decluttering Q&A: 4.30.2024 Dana K White 2024-04-30 | Watch my session in the Beautiful Home Beautiful Life summit for free. Sign up at ASlobComesClean.com/BHBL Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com01.02: What do I do when I go to take things to the place I would look for them first and I can't physically get there, like say a filing cabinet? How do I get my husband and kids to step and help also?13.00: How do I know when I need to declutter more physically verses when to declutter my commitments? Or even when to declutter my expectations? 16.36: Any advice or encouragement for those who's spouses don't understand that it takes time to change, and that it's ok that peoples brains work differently? 17.49: What is your advice for graciously dealing with gift givers in your family? Also, how do you handle gift-giving when the person receiving your gift has SO MUCH STUFF already?21.21: How would you make your rules accessible to people with mobility challenges?( I have POTS) Can you make this work for people like me? 26.19: My husband and I are moving my elderly parents into our home this summer. They haven't moved in 40 years and have a lot storage clutter and downsizing stuff is hard. Advice or suggestions? 29.44: I sometimes grab a big black garbage bag, only to fill it a little bit because life happens. I then find myself w/ a half full trash bag living on my floor. What do you do with the supplies in between?30.49: This may be too specific, but what are your thoughts on air fryers? I'm worried about buying a gadget that will take up space but it seems like there may be enough benefits to make it worth it. 32.26: I love all your books, I've read and love "Giving God the Worst of me", which book would you recommend I read next? 33.10" Visiting my aunt across the country next week- will be helping her declutter to downsize. Her home is neat and tidy- basement and closets full. What can she do ahead to help get ready?36.13: I have decluttered some clothes that I don't want or like anymore. However, my mom wants me to keep them in my home for her to wear when she comes to visit. What are your thoughts? I do have space to keep them in another closet in the guest room she stays in. But, I feel like it is stuff shifting. She has indicated that she is not going to be able to visit me this year. Should I just store them for an entire year?38.32: How long did it take you to get your house under control, once you figured out your system you use now? My problem is when I start making progress, life happening stops me from working on clutter. 42.31: where do we see if there are decluttering coaches in our area? I've had friends offer to help but that is too embarrassing. 43.32: After the all day decluttering on Saturday, I realized that I can't handle those super big storage totes anymore. I was wondering if I should declutter them and buy smaller, more manageable ones that I can handle without any help from my husband and son. Thoughts?44.34: I heard that if it's not an immediate yes, get rid of it. I ended up regretting and the buying a lot of things back again. What would be a better quick - clutter question? 46.38: I think I'd like to be a declutter coach, but I'm still in the process of decluttering myself. 50.17: Help letting go of the "I must sell everything to recoup cash, because I'm poor" mind set? Especially here in the UK we have a new app for selling -I'm a single parent w. limited time. 52.31: Maybe just me but I find myself fixated on areas that have been a mess for years only to remember, thanks to you they are already done! So then I have a hard time shifting to another area. 53.37: After reading some of your books, I'm still not sure what to do with the sentimental items and ancestor photos that I don't want to necessarily display I can't get rid of yet.55.07: I would love you to explain your term head explosion.57.07: Saturday I ran into two boxes of my dad's stuff WW11 stuff that will be a big a project. How do you approach a box that really needs to be emptied so you can see everything that there is to deal with it.
Need to Declutter Your Inbox? How to Delete a LOT of Emails at Once! Dana K White 2024-04-25 | Does your email get out of control? Me too. I don't notice it happening, and then want/need to delete TONS of emails at once. Here's how to do that in gmail and how to set it up to be able to delete lots of emails even more quickly in the future. Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Dana K Whites Decluttering Q&A: 4.23.2024 Dana K White 2024-04-23 | Take Your House Back (the course I do with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom) is on SALE now! Go to aslobcomesclean.com/take Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.01.40: My husband is addicted to books. How do I have "the talk" with him(about decluttering) without him getting defensive? 10.56: What can I do about people who declutter their nice by giving it to me as a gift? How do I maintain my clutter threshold without destroying my relationship? 14.42: I still feel overwhelmed and overstimulated. Is my desire for less stuff just a preference, or does finding my clutter threshold mean getting below overwhelmed? Any thoughts or advice? 16.57: Where I struggle is undoing of my hard work by my husband. I was wondering if you have any tips to break his bad habits? 22.39: Do you have any tips for helping that want help, but have difficulty accepting limits like the container concept and their clutter threshold. 27.52: I think I need the all day declutter. Is it interactive? 29.02: Decluttering and finances seem to go hand in hand. I have done a lot of decluttering but I keep bringing more in and then decluttering, in the meantime my finances are messy. Any advice? 31.22: Should people get declutter clauses in pre-nups. 31.45: How do you join the accountability group?32.58: How would you manage given stuff in a bag? Like a bag of clothes and fabrics. 34.47: Have you ever thought of a take your yard back class? 35.29: Any advice on medication and big medical devices? It's so overwhelming because it's vital, but unsightly and gives me anxiety. 38.16: Letting go of an expensive instrument that I just can't seem to get repaired? It's so difficult but is always visible and makes me feel bummed out. 39.08: Any tips on how to get and ADHD family member involved in organizing? Cannot get this person to focus long enough, even 5 minutes. 41.06: How can you distance your emotions from going through deceased family members' clothes and possessions? 43.11: We are remodeling our entire 1st floor and decluttering as we empty our cabinets and stuff using your method. Looking for tips on organizing when we put things back. Having to resist an urge to buy new bins. 45.57: What are the daily five? 47.39: I have a guest room that became a storage room. recommendations on where to start. Should I clear the bed first? 48.52: Does the TYHB and ADD include modifications for people with chronic illnesses like Fibromyalgia and arthritis's?51.01: How to deal with the guilt? The value lost guilt. The stuff you don't need, but feel guilty giving away. The sell pile is growing at an overwhelming speed.
Stopping In the Middle of a Decluttering Project (and thats okay) Dana K White 2024-04-18 | I'm helping Hubby declutter his side of the bed as we prepped for our room to be painted. I was VERY tired, but the beauty of the No Mess Decluttering Process is that we can stop at any point in the process and the space is only better off than it was before! Links: Take Your House Back (the course) is on sale now! Join at aslobcomesclean.com/takeGet a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
Decluttering Questions and Answers - 4.16.24 Dana K White 2024-04-16 | Take Your House Back (the course I do with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom) is on SALE now! Go to aslobcomesclean.com/take Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.04.09: When you moved to a different house, how did you plan what furniture went where to make your home function efficiently for your whole family to: take it there now? 07.57: Because of the clutter I feel unable to picture my end goal (in my goal). Did you experience this when you where beginning to declutter. 13.12: I just watched your laundry day video and you only say "clothes" in that video. Do you also include , sheets, blankets in laundry day or is that a totally separate thing?17.58: What do I do when clutter is directly related to hobbies? 21.49: When you are choosing your favorites for a container, do you pull everything out? 22.24: Paper clutter. I have you talk multiple times about dealing with paper. My problem is the paper that I generate myself. I started making categories. Is that the right approach? 27.57: Sitting in a mountain of laundry, I can't seem to make "a load a day" or laundry day" work for me. What do you do when it seems like nothing works for laundry? 30.23: How do I allow someone to help me declutter? 33.37: I'm a costume/wardrobe and hair and makeup artist for DFW area. Any tips on how to keep my wardrobe/ props to a minimum? I have it all in my house. 36.04 I've been through a breakup and am living with my parents again in a small apartment, improvised wardrobe and foldable bed in the living room. Can't keep many things I bought. Tips? 38.32: I need to use my dining room table as a table however it's my paperwork space. How do I deal? 40.30: Do you have a vid that behind w/what is purpose of this space? Last ADD I took things to where I'd look for them but that's not where I'd use them or convenient. Now I have to move everything again. 41.25: Working hard to declutter but my husband doesn't want to let anything go and even tries 2nd guess my stuff. It's hard so not sure how to get him on board? He has even said clutter stresses him. 42.51: I have five kids ages 10,9,6,4 and 1. We have decluttered so many toys. When do you decide to get rid of actual storage containers versus wait it out on my kids growing out of toy age?43.46: How do I relinquish my self imposed role as 'family historian" - feeling like I have to keep tons of pics, toys, awards etc.45.58: Older neighbors shed full of furniture from parents. Trash, easy stuff, donations, but rest sentimental guilty. How to remind them their goal: less work for kids later. 48.12: 4 days postpartum, I'm resting but my husband is overwhelmed. We're using paper plates, but he still struggles with dishes. Ideas to help him feel better? He's caring for out two year old too.49.46: I'm trying to help people with your methods, but I'm in Germany. Is it legally ok to translate your stuff to German? Of course I always put your links to stuff. 50.30: If a small apartment does not have a linen closet where should keep sheets, towels etc.? 51.47: How do we modify or think about the container process when we want to have less than we could have in our own spaces. 52.58: How do you handle the regret of keeping so much for so long? 54.47: I am making progress but it is taking so much time that I am getting overwhelmed. I have decluttered for three years and not yet reach a manageable house. Any tips? Thanks55.02: Can take your house back be purchased now but completed in June/July or does it have a live schedule?
Getting Started Can Be the Hardest Part - One Hour Better Decluttering Dana K White 2024-04-11 | It's another One Hour Better Decluttering Session following the No Mess Decluttering Process so things are only BETTER when we stop. In this session, we talk a lot about how we have to remove certain spaces from the options on where we'd "look for it." Links: Take Your House Back (the course) is on sale now! Join at aslobcomesclean.com/takeGet a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
Weekly Decluttering Question and Answer - 4.9.24 Dana K White 2024-04-09 | Take Your House Back (the course I do with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom) is on SALE now! Go to aslobcomesclean.com/take Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.02.43: Can we donate holiday and seasonal items any time of year, or is it better to wait and donate them close to the holiday season?04.52: Do you have any organization tips for a group? I volunteer at a charity and we have a hard time keeping things organized. It has to be as easy to put back than it is to leave out, anything else?09.07: What do you do if you have trouble organizing paperwork, clothes etc.12.13: What is the course like? What does it cover?13.21: When we talk about 5 minute pickups. How many of these per day are reasonable? I feel like I have to do at least one 5 minute pickup per hour to keep things manageable. 18.27: My brain says I need this. How do I let it go? It's access clutter. 23.50: How do you stop the incoming once you've decluttered and feel like you need to fill that space again. I feel like "oh, I decluttered now I can get more stuff" 28.14: Have you decluttered to only a few face cleaning products? 33.41: I want to help my mother in law who is somewhat of a hoarder. I want to gently and lovingly help her with her house. 36.05: I'm having a hard time decluttering more clothes from my closet. I know I haven't worn them, but, I keep thinking what if we start going back to meeting a lot of people again( before covid) then I would need them. Should I keep them or get rid of them? 38.06: How long is the take your house back course? 38.55: My household went from 2 to 6 over last summer. I still haven't gotten a rhythm and it's still overwhelming trying to get everyone on the same page. Hope you can give some guidance. 41.20: I moved to a new place after my parents died and then had a stroke and everything is everywhere and I have no help. How can I do this with mobility issues and depression and grief. 44.20: What do you say about tackling dirty jobs (like the dusty garage) but only having minutes at the time? 45.40: I'm working on a room I wish was waist deep, I'm focusing on trash and easy stuff, everything else I put into bags or boxes to go through later, is this correct or am I stuff shifting? 47.29: Any tips for managing grown children's things they want you to keep that are filling up storage spaces in a very small house? 49.43: 3yo and 4yo share room. They did great with trash/ easy stuff. We got to no room, which do you want to declutter? They wouldn't agree and anything that left one would have a meltdown. Any tips? 51.14: Will you do more of the decluttering deep dives? Also when will you be able to tell us more about your new book? 52.52: I got a new comforter and it's huge. I would have to get rid of all sheets and towels to make it fit where I'd look. 54.14: Four years ago we went from a 4bdr ranch with a 2 car garage to a 2bdr apartment with an attached one car garage. Is your course geared more towards a house or can it help me? 54.38: I already watched you, Cas and Dawn all the time, and I feel like I have some good momentum going on decluttering my house. Do you think it makes sense for me to still do Take Your House Back? 55.58: What would you recommend for someone who knows they will be moving in the next year but doesn't know if it is in 3 months or 12 months?
A Clutter Story Big Stuff Equals Big Decluttering Hassle Dana K White 2024-04-04 | I'm telling a decluttering story today that demonstrates the FACT that getting rid of big clutter is a big (REALLY BIG) hassle! Links: My No Mess Decluttering Process Demonstration - youtu.be/UgPzjWyVwH0?si=o7PhDLdGbMolpjSPGet a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
Q&A with Dana K White - Decluttering 4.2.2024 Dana K White 2024-04-02 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.01.01: I am still stuck on "Where would I look for it first" particularly new items. How do I establish new homes for things? 06.06: I was decluttering a picture frame. Husband said " It's ridiculous to get rid of a perfectly good picture frame". Can you talk about why it's ok to get rid of the picture frame if you never use it? 08.25: My husband randomly buys large/bulk quantities of snack foods, but we truly don't have the space to store them. Do I simply need to declutter other items to make space? 11.09: What strategy do you use when you MUST find something, but it's not in the places you thought you put it. I soon find myself as lost as the item. 14.57: Memory/memento/ keep sake boxes- Is it ok to do separate one for early life, young married/parenting, and empty nester times of life? 19.24: When following your 5 steps I take the item to the area it needs to be, it is already filled to the brim. This always stumps me. How do I handle a house that is filled to the max? 20.54: Decluttering is going well, but I want everything to be perfect before I clean the shower or the really gross inside of the fridge. How do I break through this mental block? 23.59: In view of the current economic climate should we really be getting rid of spare of what if stuff as it's getting more and more expensive to replace it? 27.05: I have never heard you address how to declutter when married to a hoarder. They reorganize their stuff over and over and over, but are mentally unable to get rid of it. Any suggestions?29.11: We have a vacation property that has very old stuff that we want to refresh. We're decluttering our main home. Tips for deciding what to take to vaca home. 30.52: My MIL was recently diagnosed with dementia, and is now in a home on meds. The kids want to sell her apartment and put all her stuff in storage. How do I convince them to declutter first? 33.06: Struggling to justify getting rid of big things air fryer a side table, baskets. The what if things from under the sink. 34.01: Halfway through a remodel. feeling frazzled. Keep decluttering or wait until after the remodel? 34.33: My mom wants my help organizing but won't declutter. Her house is almost hoarder level. How do I help when what she wants is contrary to how I declutter?36.50: Do you believe that thinking in terms of "Swedish death cleaning" is a good guide to decluttering and imagine if any family members would want it when I'm gone? 39.23: I have decluttered a lot already in the quick wins category. Do have any suggestions for the quick win category? 40.09: My husband cannot let go of his military career paperwork memorabilia he took over two closets in the two guest rooms. How do I gently convince him to make space for things that I actually use? 42.03: I have a lot of things I bought over the years but nothing is really sentimental. I bought the things because I either needed it or wanted it. But, how do you start decluttering those things? I'm so attached to everything and find it wasteful to just donate or get rid of it. My kids wont want them. They are adult kids and I know they will want new stuff. It bothers me when I already have something and they go out and buy a new one anyway. 43.50: Can you talk about stuff shifting and how it keeps you trapped in a cycle? 44.46: Where do you go after the most visible space? 46.18: I have a lot of stuff that is pretty but I don't have use of them. Should I donate them? I have space for it but it's so much stuff. I have the mindset that everything is special. 47.11: Could you please explain your "putting like with like", so that you can ask where would I look for it first? Take it there process. 47.53: My mum wants a stress free house but owns multiple of the same items like cutting boards and pans. She sees it like throwing away useful items. 49.21: I live in 800sqft plus some storage space with husband and four kids. The constant influx stuff is overwhelming. Help for getting burnt put of being ruthless? 50.12: Do you have pre-existing list of easy stuff for my kids to follow?
How to Get Motivated to Declutter Dana K White 2024-03-28 | Do you struggle to find the motivation to start decluttering? I'm sharing the best way to motivate yourself. Spoiler alert: it isn't to hype yourself up! Links: The Word that Changes Everything: Better - youtu.be/PzQHcGmkxkMMy No Mess Decluttering Process Demonstration - youtu.be/UgPzjWyVwH0?si=o7PhDLdGbMolpjSPGet a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
Decluttering Q&A: 3.26.24 Dana K White 2024-03-26 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.00.52: Do you have any suggestions for dealing with shredded paper after shredding? I can usually do well with an empty shredder, but as soon as it gets full I start stacking papers on top of it. 05.22: Is there a way to apply your decluttering method to potential purchases? How do I know if this item that I am considering purchasing will be useful or just become more clutter? 15.48: What if a duh item is large like furniture and it will take days to make room for it in the place where I would look for it first? 19.20: Is a five minute pickup meant to straighten up your whole house or is it five minutes per room/ area? 21.30: How full can a container be? How do I know when I actually need organizing supplies? 23.53: Want to know your hair routine? 25.21: Ideas for a 5 minute pickup when my kids are at the stage of building train tracks or Lincoln logs and I don't want to put away their creations right now, but the visual clutter gets to me. 27.21: How do I get over seeing the money that I spent on everything? I don't have much money and want to hold onto everything!33.25: Do you ever miss your hexagon bathroom sink? 33.49: I don't like the where would look for it first for our homeschool books in my formal living room. I can't afford to buy new aesthetic storage for them and storing them somewhere else did not work. 35.05: I have been decluttering stuff but replacing with better and more expensive stuff. How do you know if you should do that? Should I not replace and try to do without? 35.48: How to declutter papers that hold my past and are emotional: children art and and diplomas, college papers etc. 39.08: I want to become a decluttering coach. How do I overcome imposter syndrome? 42.31: I really have a problem with jars. I can't seem to throw them away and I keep saving containers when they're emptied out. Any advice? 46.08: Help me convince my youngest that the floor is not for storage. Your steps and questions have been so helpful, but several things live on the floor and he refuses to consider another option?47.22: I keep putting stuff in front of other stuff I use. How do I stop doing that? I use all the stuff but am constantly moving stuff out of the way and back again. 48.20: Everyone in the house is sick, other than the dishes, what is the bare minimum to keep things from getting out of control? 48.59: I am overwhelmed by tchotchkes. I am over my clutter threshold so I need to declutter them but I picked them all out purposefully. Where do I start? 50.03: I hate selling things but have too many clothes. I should just get over it and donate, yes? 50.46: I was diagnosed with ADHD been medicated for under a year and feel now my doom piles are getting under control, but still exist. I sometimes hit a wall of overwhelm not knowing how to start again? 52.29: I have cultural wear that was passed down to me and it is so expensive to buy but it comes to me in bags and bags. I want to go through it but never have time. What can I do? 54.10: I have an audible credit and am trying to decide HTMYH or DATSOL. I've read both years ago and made a lot of progress but now with a four month old, homeschooling a 5 and 7 yr old I'm struggling.
Troubleshooting the No Mess Decluttering Process: What if the Place Where Id Look First is a MESS? Dana K White 2024-03-21 | I'm answering a question I get often from those starting to implement the No Mess Decluttering Process in their homes: What do I do if the place where I'd look for something first (Decluttering Question #1) is its own cluttered mess? What if there's no place for it in the place where I'd "take it there now?" Links: Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
Answering Your Decluttering Questions - 3.19.24 Dana K White 2024-03-19 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.01.33: I do a five minute pickup near the living room. There's a laundry basket of papers in the corner of the dining room. Should I declutter these before I tidy the kitchen area? Which one would you do first?06.45: I have so many clothes of different sizes for pregnancy and postpartum, how do you declutter during a time when you need so many different sizes and styles of clothes? 13.46: Even though we stay on top of dishes and do a quick pickup often I find myself stuck in maintenance mode of the everyday visible spaces and not getting to the non-visible spaces. 17.46: I'm stuck with "take it there now". Any advice for making this more workable? Am I missing a step? 20.54: My home got flooded and all my stuff was packed randomly into boxes. I hope to use this opportunity to declutter. 22.53: How can I overcome my fear of losing parts of myself when I try to discern what to get rid? 30.27: My laundry room gets messy again every couple of days and I haven't found a way to prevent things from gathering there. Not really clothes but to dos and I don't know what else. Give me ruthless advice please. 32.02: Please some encouragement on how to declutter/ sort through kids toys that are sentimental due to memories. Not sure if we'll be having more kids or not, don't know what to do. 39.47: Hot wheel tracks specifically are really difficult to organize and store. I'm ready to trash them all. 41.02: What if you've been decluttering for four years now? and you've put off all the sentimental and identity stuff and now you need to deal those items and it's overwhelming? How to start? 43.22: I'm a middle school assistant theatre director how would you organize the large props/costume closet? I am not the only using the coset so " where would you look for it" will be difficult. 46.44: Is it possible to live minimally and be a prepper. I want to be both and they often clash. 49.23: What do you do when your container is too big and you don't know how much you should keep? We have a lot of farming and homesteading projects. 51.45: Clutter threshold decreased 15 yrs ago with health crisis. Worked over 5 yrs to get rid of trash, donate, put away now, it's contained. Too much still left. How do I get rid of more when stalled?
Use Your Spring Cleaning Energy to Make Cleaning Easier all Year Long Dana K White 2024-03-14 | Spring Cleaning Energy hits at this time of year, but can be daunting for those of us who truly struggle. I'm sharing my tips for using this energy to make cleaning easier all year long. The key is decluttering (of course). Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
My Top 3 Tips to Declutter for a Move Dana K White 2024-03-07 | Moving isn't fun, but it's a great "opportunity" to declutter. Decluttering and moving just naturally go together. Today, I'm sharing my top three tips to declutter for a move. Mentioned: The Container Concept Explained video: youtube.com/watch?v=_24PoIZSmVsPlanning a Move Using the Container Concept: youtube.com/watch?v=_7dNiGbUNQcGet a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
Decluttering Q&A 3.5.24 Dana K White 2024-03-05 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.02.22: What if you already drug everything out? 07.08: Friends want to look at stuff before I get rid of it. Honesty scared I might grab some things too. Have you empierced this too? 09.42: I am getting stuck throwing out my garbage right away because I have to parade it past all of my apartment neighbors. I feel so vulnerable about the amount. Any tips to help with this?12.54: Dana would you explain your "TAKE IT THERE NOW" method? 16.56: I recently removed all the toys from my mom's house. It has tripled the amount of toys in my house. They're attached to the toys. The toys we have were already within the container concept. How? 19.37: Having a really hard time getting started today. How do kick yourself in the pants when you really don't feel like it? 22.39: How do I best declutter baby clothes? I've saved bigger clothes for them to grow into and smaller clothes that are sentimental. They all feel so useful and loved. Any advice? 25.11: I have designated places for some things, I know I can find them there but I don't really like where I put them. If I ask where would I put them. It wouldn't be there. I'm too lazy to start over. 26.23: We got mice. What do I do? Home behind a farm. I'm a recovering hoarder, partially disabled. 2much stuff 2 catch mice and clean fast. Overwhelming. Dysfunctional family/autism etc. 29.01: Were you ever to embarrassed when dating to have your boyfriend come over? How can one overcome the embarrassment? 31.43: Can we hire you to coach us? 33.05: Gardening season is upon us and I want to make time for that without having my house fall apart. Advice? 34.24: Any ideas for getting through a mental block to finish the dishes? It is hard for me physically, but I have gotten within 1 or 2 items done and I can't seem to get them all done. 37.12: I have a question about your no mess method. I was cleaning off a shelf. It was full of mostly vases. I wanted to take all the vases off the shelf so I could wash them. I have many vases. Then I put some of my favorite ones back. Then my time was done. I still had several vases on the table and no time left to decide where they would go so I left a bit of a mess. Your advice? 39.40: Would you say your clutter threshold has changed as you kids got older/moved out?42.07: Are you working on your next book already? 42.28: How do you balance a low threshold, when you still like the things you still have, and have space for it? But it's just too much.
Different Situations, Different Clutter Thresholds Dana K White 2024-02-29 | I teach to declutter to the Container first, and then to your Clutter Threshold. This is because the Clutter Threshold varies by situation and life stage.Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
Decluttering Q&A: 2.27.24 Dana K White 2024-02-27 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.01.01: Do you have any tips for starting the habit of the 5 minute pickup? I have had some partial success, but I am not getting to it everyday. 05.31: Recently mounted our Tv and so we don't need our large entertainment center. Do have any ideas how we can agree on getting rid of this thing? 09.20: I sold on ebay for awhile to supplement my disability income. There is technically room for me to store these items(equipment/packaging) but I just want to get rid of them. Is that a bad idea? 10.26: How do you handle when people don't understand why you're decluttering? I live with people who just don't see the mess and think I'm obsessing over something unimportant. 13.56: Have you ever had a situation where gathering together many of a type of item into 1 space was necessary in order to know how to answer your questions and decide what gets donated and what gets kept? 18.47: What do you do when you come across a bunch of your husbands stuff and have no idea where they go? 21.58: What should be done with the last of the random things left when moving is imminent? Been packing and donating a lot, but now moving day is here and there is no time to sort. 23.08: Trying to Swedish death clean my granny's home where 5 adults lived. They are all passed away. I am left with things. Nothing of anything left is just sentimental. Help!25.32: Where can I store baby gear, clothes, toys if I'm planning to get pregnant in the next 3 years? I live in a small apartment. 27.42: I am cleaning for a friend who is drowning in clutter. The clutter makes it hard for me to get to the surface to clean. Any suggestions what I can do to help her get her head above water?28.44: Do you recommend we read your books in a particular order, or does it matter? 30.48: Why can't I get started? I know I would feel better just getting it done but it's been years and I still do nothing. What are a few common solutions and reasons? 33.28: I feel like I'm drowning, I have 2 toddlers and I'll so the daily stuff for a bit but life will happen and I won't be able to keep it up and the house is crazy again. How do you keep it under control? 35.00: I 5 minute pickup for the whole house or per room? Do you decluttering in the 5 minute pickup? 36.33: Can you talk about identifying our own unique struggles? 38.32: What do you do if you have clothes that you really like that are a bit snug but you need them out of your closet. I want to store them where they are not forgotten. 40.54: We are moving before March is over. Piles that contain a lot of easy stuff. Do I take the time to put easy stuff in their homes now, then pack, or just pack and sort in new home? 42.03: I literally inherited hundreds of paintings from my artist mother in law. They are beautiful, but we have to reduce the collection. Any ideas? 44.08: I always get stuff and I can't answer any of Dana's questions. Like a cute cardboard vending machine my daughter made. I can't let it go. 45.30: Is it common to get board decluttering? I have a lot to declutter. 47.00: I have one donation place in our town and about an hour away from a larger city. Regularly, our donation place has a sign up saying they are not taking donations. What to do? 48.51: What do I do when I go to return an item to its proper place but I can't even reach it because there's so much stuff on the floor in the way? 50.09: Is it ok to set time limits? I do 30 mins have a timed 10 min break then reset timer for 30 mins for a max of 2hrs.51.49: Any advice on decluttering yearbooks and class rings? Keep or toss? 52.43: Will you write a new book?
Decluttering Q&A: 2.20.24 Dana K White 2024-02-20 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.00.48: I understand the concept of the container and it being a limit but what if there is not a predetermined limit container for things? 10.42: How do you use the container concept for shared containers where there is a disagreement on priorities/favorite's between the people that use containers? 13.00: My problem is the things that I want to keep have no homes because I currently have no space for them. How do I maintain my momentum? 19.21: If the answer to "where would you look for it first?" is not a spot you want to store things and nothing else comes to mind, What's your thought process for finding a new place? 20.43: How do I stop myself from justifying and trying to make it fit? I feel like many people in my family do this too, like when my husband plays Tetris with the camping stuff. 25.36: How to make 5 beds fit in 2 small bedrooms? I want to trade bedrooms with the boys so they have the biggest room. They have a triple bunk bed. 28.22: I am decluttering. Some things upstairs need to be homed in the basement, but the basement needs to be decluttered to make space. Do I work in the basement before continuing upstairs? 32.28: How to skip items? For example when decluttering a catch all spot I found a sentimental item I don't want to deal with now. Leaving it will attract clutter; moving it seems like stuff shifting? 34.52: My nightstand is plagued with cords. Have you seen a table top cord organizer? 35.24: I've been following your steps for years and have a new problem according to hubby. What do you do with all the empty cabinets and drawers? 37.07: How do you deal with baby items some of which are sentimental. 39.42: Do you have any tricks or methods to be less sentimental after you have already decluttered? Is it how much space do you have? And then what if it's valuable too? 42.10: What is your paper decluttering method? 42.32: Just reorganized the bedroom no place for perfume bottles? 44.27: I have 300$ purses that were gifted to me repeatedly. I have about 6. I cannot sell them because I live with the person who bought them. What do I do? 45.34: How to prevent recluttering? 48.02: I have an attic full of sentimental items everything ends up there as that's the place I'd look, but I need to declutter as most things have been boxed up for yrs. Any advice?51.10: I've inherited the job of handling my cognitive declining mothers financial affairs...but I have no room for her paperwork. Help!53.20: I have framed diplomas that used to be at my office, I now work at home and don't really want to hang them in my home. What do I do with that?
Decluttering With Less Time than Expected - 40 Minutes Better Dana K White 2024-02-15 | This is a One Hour Better session that was shorter than planned, so technically 40 minutes better. But that's the beauty of the No Mess Decluttering Method. You can make progress in any amount of time you have available. Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
Facing the Folly of My Frugality - A Decluttering Story Dana K White 2024-02-08 | Unfortunately, I've learned that a lot of my clutter problems are directly related to my obsession with frugality. Here's a story of something I kept for WAY too long. NOTE: I tried to add a card to say that sound you're hearing is the intense wind we have out in the country. I can't figure out how to do that, so I'm telling you here. Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Decluttering Q&A: 2.6.2024 Dana K White 2024-02-06 | Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.02.49: I have a room that is so full I can just open the door. I can't do the take it there now process as I can't even get into the room yet. Where to start? 08.27: I almost can complete a task but I fall short. When I do that, the room gets very messy quickly. The last of the decisions are the hardest and trip me up. Is there anyway to get around that? 14.02: Where do I start in a new space that doesn't have established homes yet? 14.48: What is a good way to organize a loft? I'm currently flooring mine so I'll finally have storage space. How do I organize the space so items are safe from condensation etc.15.47: I'm making progress decluttering but now I'm replacing stuff I now know - I love and actually. How do I resist the urge to replace my stuff? 20.49: How do I purge paperwork and clothes? 22.43: Relocating the kids toys. Do I use the take it there now part to actually move them then the container method to fit them in. Or is it better to declutter before or after moving them? 25.35: How do I get the laminated color flow chart? 27.40: I have been dealing with debilitating depression since covid and the loss of my dad. I know it needs to get done but I can't even start. How do I find the start? 33.44: I know you're not the biggest fan of wait and see boxes, but do you think they are useful when you get stuck but want to keep momentum going? 35.29: Do you make new systems for places that consistently get recluttered? Trying to follow how my family operates but these spaces get so overwhelming time over time. 36.48: How do you know when you get under your clutter threshold from decluttering? Will there be an epiphany moment where we realize we managed to get there? I think I am close but still feel overwhelmed. 38.30: I'm moving overseas from the U.S. to New Zealand with two boys. I have to get rid of almost everything I own. Tips on hardcore decluttering? 41.22: How do you get past the issue where you love clothes but don't wear them (but have the room)?43.42: I've made huge progress in my apartment. When the rooms look good I'll bring up new things from my basement to go through and then it always gets overwhelming again. The whole decluttering thing. 46.36: Teenage son died it is difficult to get rid of last pieces of his. Not sure if I'll ever be ready if feels as though he is being erased from the world. His clothes and stuff need to be dealt with. 53.02: Every night I say tomorrow, I'm going to do some of this decluttering and it never happens. Life happens. What can I do to make it happen? 53.36: Do you listen to music or podcasts when doing the dishes to make the chores less boring? Any tips? 54.44: I'm helping my mom begin to declutter her house. When I have her take something where'd she look for it first, it becomes an avalanche or things that aren't where they belong and it distracts her.
Replace with Space (and my FB Marketplace Frustrations) Dana K White 2024-02-01 | I decided to replace a rather large piece of furniture with . . . empty space! I'm so happy I did this. But I do share the frustrations I experienced when trying to give it away. Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
Decluttering Q&A: 1.30.24 House issues/Others helping/Organizing tubs/Family members/Books Dana K White 2024-01-30 | Join a live, interactive workshop taught by one of my certified Decluttering Coaches: declutteringcoaches.com/class Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.02.47: We had a major plumbing leak and long story short, our house is torn up and we had to pack up our bedrooms. Do you have any suggestions for me when bringing the stuff back into our rooms?07.38: When helping others, I am wondering how much you" set the stage" first. Do you explain any ground rules, have them declare the purpose for the spaces, and make agreements or just start looking for trash? 15.44: How do I organize my toolbox? When my MIL/FIL come to town they do projects for us and we acquire stuff and they rebuy stuff and it's a lot. I need any words of wisdom on tackling these tubs? 20.59: Tips on getting my husband on board? He cannot handle the amount of stuff he has and all his containers are full. How do I get through to him since I'm the one affected by the mess? 25.29: I am overwhelmed by my clutter and cannot manage my home. Which book should I start with? Manage my home or decluttering?28.55: 1. How do you get the motivation? 2. What do you do with a very overcluttered space? 32.14: Will you be offering more classes in the future? 32.57: Overwhelmed what ideas do you have for discouraging husband from filling spaces as I clear them. Someone suggested a bin in empty spaces. Any other ideas? 33.41: If something doesn't have a home, should I throw it out? 37.05: Do your audiobooks come with printable charts? I've never purchased an audiobook. 37.32: I love your 5 steps. I am getting stuck on the one in one out. I usually just move my stuff to the right place, but I have trouble figuring what can be donated instead. What can I do to help?39.06: How do I find homes for things with no homes? I make a huge mess when trying to organize.40.57: My container (house) is too big. So I struggle with my habit of thinking I need an abundance, but am still over my clutter threshold. So this is next level for me, can you talk a little bit about that next layer since my home is not overwhelming anymore, but the amount of stuff is overwhelming.42.27: Is the flow chart that was a book preorder bonus from way back when still available? 42.56: Regarding coaching. I want to know if the coaching certification includes business practices such as pricing and pro practices etc. That's what hang me up with the though of becoming a coach. 45.20: I am trying take it there but get sidetracked when I take it there with what needs to be done there. Then run out of time to finish original space. Recommendations for dealing with derailment? 47.10: When starting my deslobification process should I start with procrasticlutter (laundry and dishes) I know "do the dishes" or start with the visibility rule?48.54: What will you do if you have a big kitchen and it takes your cleaning process hours to finish?50.13: I saw on previous videos that you have your kitchen cooktop in your island. But do you have a vent for it? 50.51: I live in a small apartment and I share my bedroom with my yarn, which I read later is a bad idea. How can I reclaim my bedroom without getting rid of my yarn. I have decluttered. 53.39: What is the flow chart and does the audible speed of life have a pdf?54.42: Please explain question 2 of step 4, I an confused by how and why that works.
Define the Room: Key for Decluttering Success Dana K White 2024-01-25 | Defining the room is so important when decluttering! It helps to give the priority space to that room's function. Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
Decluttering Q&A: 1.24.24 Dana K White 2024-01-24 | Join a live, interactive workshop taught by one of my certified Decluttering Coaches: declutteringcoaches.com/class Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.03.02: How do you cope when others in the house keep getting more stuff? I have tried to minimize my things but it's not really catching on. I don't feel like I have anything left to get rid of. 08.32: How do you know when you have reached your declutter threshold, did it take you years? Will it be a sudden feeling, or will I have to live with a tidy house for a few months? 14.02: I have been struggling lately I had my first baby 7 months ago and my house has returned to disaster status. Since you are a mom I was wondering if you had and tips, tricks or advice? 17.33: Struggle with motivation. Any ideas? Help!20.27: Is the 6 week class for learning to be a coach or learning about decluttering? 21.59: What makes you a not a minimalist?26.25: How do you get little kids in on 5 minute pickups? I'm struggling to get my little ones to join in, but don't want to be picking up everything myself? 30.03: I have a hard time with getting my autistic daughter to go threw her room and donate some sensory toys because she has alot.32.05: container concept. How do u move forward when spouse doesn’t want to declutter kids clothes? Can’t put clean clothes away, he wants to buy a 2nd dresser. MIL buys all the clothes.34.04: What do you do with handmade furniture that is no longer fitting the decor, ie a bookcase that look like a dollhouse but is sentimental? 35.30: I'm worried to throw something away and someone is going to be upset with me later about it. I have family members who have gifted us things and will ask me where the items are now.36.59: i have moved 80% of the basement items to the main floor. (because of current lack of mobility)n any ideas on how to best group.. I am finding I now don't remember where things go? 38.43: I have a lot of paintings or wall hangings, and I think it came from collectors mentality. Any good advice for how to declutter paintings and wall hangings? 39.15: My children have very few toys. Is it possible to declutter too much? Should I keep going? There are still cleat favorites and things they don't love. 40.31: What tips/resources can you offer for people with ADD/ADHD?42.41: How to edit my life down to fit my real amount of time in my day instead of always being up late? 45.39: How do you get over a scarcity mindset? I've decluttered a few areas and the feel too empty. I want to buy stuff to put something in those areas so they look like the space is lived in and not a museum. 47.41: I need to find a professional organizer/declutterer for ADHD. But I don't know what to asl them? How do I vet to find a good one? 48.40: Is your declutter staff throughout the USA that can come personally to your home?50.10: What's your feeling about collections? For example, teacups, crystal pieces, etc.?52.15: I'm relocating my office which is now in my dining room, into my son's former bedroom. My son still has stuff in the new office. I'm feeling challenged. 54.57: How do you decide what toys to get rid of when your child lives and plays with all their toys. But they become overwhelmed when it's clean up time. 55.56: I am a pastors wife. People love to give us "gifts". How do we graciously let people know we would rather not receive more inventory?
Replacing Old Stuff with New Stuff (The Key to Maintaining Progress) Dana K White 2024-01-18 | If you brought new stuff in, have you made the space for it? I don't know WHY this is so hard, but it is for me! But I know how important it is to replace and not just add to my stuff! Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com
Decluttering Made Easy by Seeing the Shelf as a Container - One Hour Better Dana K White 2024-01-11 | It's another One Hour Better! I think you'll LOVE this one! So many great, real-life, in the moment demonstrations of how this No Mess Decluttering Process works! Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/bookJoin us at Patreon (that's what we're talking about when we say Kindred Spirits): patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.comAsk questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Decluttering Q&A: Jan 9, 2024 Dana K White 2024-01-09 | Take Your House Back is on sale for $94 through December! Go to aslobcomesclean.com/take Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book Join us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomesclean Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? https://DeclutteringCoaches.com Ask questions for future lives at AskDanaKWhite.com.02.53: In process of moving, but I'm not as efficient as I had hoped, because I'm worried about getting it wrong in the unpacking process!06.19: How long do you give yourself (if at all) to decide whether you're going to use something if I have somewhere I'd look for it? Example: took curtains and rod down, changed light fixtures09.53: Tough working on decluttering having fibromyalgia and I work 3rd shift 8:45pm -7:15am then I take my daughter to school. I'm a single mom. Any tips and tricks are helpful.15.00: What do I do with my wedding dress? I only have sons and don't want to donate to goodwill where it could become a Halloween bride of Frankenstein dress. What can I do with it? 19.21: What do I do with sentimental items that my gave me that she still wants but doesn't want to keep in her house so now it's in my house and I now feel the guilt and burden of keeping items. 21.44: Do you apply the "keep your favorites" to crafts. I own lots of markers and stickers for my reading journal. I know I have duplicates but I'm paralyzed of getting rid of the extras.23.21: I love my books but do not read as much as I love them , I also do not want to get rid of them, most of the ones I hold tight are cookbooks yet again rarely used. 26.46: How can I persuade adult children and spouse to declutter too?29.37: I'm struggling to get my two year old's toys under control because I feel like she has so many things that end up on the floor between plays. 32.30: We have lots of extra space. I just can't handle the amount of stuff my 4 kids leave out. They and my husband rebel against 5 min pickups (only 5 min) what do I do? Get rid of what they won't PU?33.31: Ideas of what to do with plants and other items from funeral. My stepdad just passed away and it's overwhelming. 35.08: How do I remove clutter blinders? Or is that a process?36.54: Can I use a different step to start out with so that I can move forward in decluttering my house? First step is to clean the kitchen and keep it clean every morning. Difficulty getting past. 39.43: I'm abut to start decluttering kitchen cabinets. How do you do no mess decluttering of spaces when you need to also wipe down/clean the containing space?44.07: I am currently feeling the need to declutter the whole of my home and it's feeling overwhelming. 44.48: I'm having trouble finding the purpose for a room in my house and it is a room that collects clutter and is a drop zone. Any tips on how to prevent this and find a clear use of the room?46.39: What do you do when you take the item to its storage area and it's full? Do you then have to choose an item that should leave to make space for the item?48.31: How do you decide which item needs to leave your storage space( like after you take an item to its desired destination)? It seems a big cognitively taxing to choose which items need time leave?50.14: How do you say "I don't have room for this" when you have empty shelves and technically can fit it somewhere in the house?52.09: My daughter keeps all of her small toys in a basket. Any suggestions on what I can do to keep it from being dumped out to find something?52.56: Do you have any rules of thumb for how much stuff to keep in a kids room? I can pickup their room in less than 5 mins but they cannot.
How to Implement the Container Concept in My No Mess Decluttering Process Dana K White 2024-01-04 | The final step of the No Mess Decluttering Process is implementing the Container Concept. In this video, I give further clarification and thoughts on this step. Take Your House Back is only $94 through December!!! Go to https://aslobcomesclean,com/take to grab it!Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter at aslobcomesclean.com/five My books: https://aslobcomesclean,com/bookJoin us at Patreon: patreon.com/aslobcomescleanNeed to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? DeclutteringCoaches.com
