203 \\ Train Up a Child in Good Habits - Motivation to Declutter

Do you have things sitting around your house that you're holding on to because you might need them someday? Maybe you have plans to use them, but the truth is, they've been sitting there untouched for years. In this episode, we're talking about the things we hold on to for the person we think we're going to be someday, rather than the person we are right now. I'll share some common examples of things we tend to keep, why it's so hard to let them go, and how to start making decisions about wh...

Do you feel like you’re constantly looking for things in your house—even though you’ve already organized everything? The problem may not be that your house is disorganized. It may be that the systems you’re using just aren’t working for the way your brain naturally functions. In this episode, we’re talking about how to create simple, functional home organization systems that actually make things easier to find, use, and put away. I’ll share some practical ADHD organization tips to help you re...

Do you complain about all the clutter in your house but still have a really hard time letting things go? You know you want less stuff, but when it actually comes time to get rid of something, suddenly you can think of all the reasons you should keep it. In this episode, we’re talking about some of the things that keep us stuck when we really do want to declutter our homes. Sometimes it’s our own thoughts and fears holding us back, and sometimes it’s the other people living in our house making...

Do you look at your weekend as a time to catch up on things you got behind on during the week? Wouldn't you rather spend your weekends doing things you enjoy instead of always trying to catch up? Then it might be time to make some changes in your life and home. In this episode, I share a little about my decluttering journey and how I discovered the routine of resetting. What started as a way to keep our home from getting out of control has turned into something that has made our weekends bett...

Do you have unfinished projects around your house that you keep meaning to get to, but somehow they just keep sitting there? When you have ADHD, even a project you really want to finish can feel harder to start than it should. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple approach that can help reduce some of the resistance between you and getting that project done. We’ll talk about how a little intentional preparation can make it easier to follow through, instead of relying on motivation to finally ...