MOMS OVERCOMING OVERWHELM, Declutter, Decluttering, Decluttering Tips, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization

Sometimes when we are feeling overwhelmed, we have to ask ourselves some hard questions, like:

“Am I causing my own chaos?”

When we understand our non-negotiables and say yes to what aligns with our values rather than what we think others expect from us, we can enjoy contentment in our motherhood.

In today’s episode I’m chatting with Andrea Dekker, a wife and mother of 4 young children who loves nothing more than being home!

Andrea blogs at andreadekker.com, where she shares her passions for creating a peaceful home, pursuing a simpler + slower lifestyle, and encouraging women in all stages of life to lean into their values and live more intentionally.

We chat about the transition to motherhood that caused her to feel overwhelmed, how she learned to start saying “no” and embrace her season of motherhood, and what back-to-school routines look like in her home!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Andrea on her website or sign up for her weekly newsletter filled with simple recipes, home management tips, and more!

Related Episodes:

Episode 74: Creating Flexible Systems That Overcome Overwhelm with Katie Keene

Episode 96: How to Live “By Design” Rather than “By Desire” to Combat Stress and Overwhelm in Motherhood - with Barb Raveling

Episode 128: How a Personal Inventory Can Help You Calm the Chaos and Live More Intentionally - with Kari Davis from The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

When you’re overwhelmed, maximizing your limited energy so you can be more productive is a must! Understanding your chronotype is one way to work with your body so that you can tackle your to-do list more effectively!

I hope you love this conversation with my friend Sarah Horgan, creator of the popular Instagram account simple + intentional and the host of her podcast by the same name.

Sarah is a full-time teacher, mom and wife who is passionate about helping women change their lives through decluttering. 

Resources Mentioned:

Information about your chronotype - take a quiz, watch this short video, or learn more about your peak productivity times

Related Episodes:

Episode 12: Say Goodbye to Perfectionism and Declutter with Confidence with Sarah from Simple + Intentional

Episode 78: Intentional Planning to Combat Overwhelm with Sarah Horgan From Simple + Intentional

Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

Episode 38: Work With Your Body and Declutter Faster by Harnessing the Power of Cycle Syncing

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Creating a curated wardrobe with clothes you love to wear every day isn’t complicated! Here are my 5 best tips from my previous episodes to help you with your wardrobe refresh!

Resources Mentioned:

Try a color analysis from Color Guru - use my special code OVERWHELM for 10% off your order

Related Episodes:

Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

Episode 20 The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide to a Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Steps to Calm Closet Chaos

Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style

Episode 55: Is Your Closet Overflowing with Clothes You Never Wear? Try These 5 Decluttering Hacks

Episode 137: 5 Steps to a Summer Capsule Wardrobe

Episode 116: Simplify and Streamline Your Wardrobe By Shopping “Color First” with Jeannie Stith from Color Guru

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

When you think of the word “legacy”, what comes to mind?

What we leave behind for the ones we love?

What if I told you that the legacy we leave our kids is a result of our actions today?

In this eye-opening conversation with Julie Redmond on the Mom Made Plans podcast, we discuss the unhealthy coping mechanisms (including scrolling) that I’ve used to deal with the stresses of motherhood, and how recognizing the legacy I wanted to leave has allowed me to shift my perspective. I also offer some tactical strategies on how to leave a legacy by how we live in the mundane moments of motherhood.

Julie, a two-time guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, is a twin mom and host of the  Mom Made Plans podcast.  She is on a mission to make mom-life feel easier by getting out of survival mode and into intentional motherhood. She fully believes no routine or system will work until you know how you work. That means using self awareness filled strategies to become more efficient and impactful in your home.

Resources Mentioned:

My original interview on Mom Made Plans

Related Episodes:

Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 96: How to Live “By Design” Rather than “By Desire” to Combat Stress and Overwhelm in Motherhood - with Barb Raveling

Episode 128: How a Personal Inventory Can Help You Calm the Chaos and Live More Intentionally - with Kari Davis from The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

How does decluttering and organizing allow us to calm the overwhelm in our lives? In this interview on the Motherhood Restored Podcast, I chat with Natalie Hixson about the three causes of overwhelm, reducing decision fatigue, the power of saying NO and minding our “shoulds”, and much more!

Natalie Hixson is a wife, mama to three, and Certified professional Christian life coach. She helps discouraged Christian moms overcome destructive anger and burnout.

After learning to thrive in motherhood and process anger in a healthy way, Natalie became convicted to help other moms avoid those dark years of motherhood by helping them to appreciate and process their anger, learn to identify their triggers, and ultimately control their reaction to those triggering situations.

Resources Mentioned:

The House That Cleans Itself by Mindy Starns Clark

Related Episodes:

Episode 106: Triggered by Your Kids? Recognize Destructive Anger, Tame Your Triggers, and Overcome the Negative Thought Spiral - with Natalie Hixson

Episode 96: How to Live “By Design” Rather than “By Desire” to Combat Stress and Overwhelm in Motherhood - with Barb Raveling

Episode 72: Declutter Your Schedule for a More Intentional Motherhood with Sasha Star Robertson

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Are you overwhelmed by clutter? Overstimulated easily? Sensitive to noise, touch, caffeine, or sensory input in general? You may be a highly sensitive person, like me. Being an HSP has impacted my parenting in huge ways, including how I respond to sensory input, touch, and noise (hello, two boys!)

In this interview on the Failing Motherhood Podcast, I talk about my struggles with anger in my early motherhood and how I was able to cope - by decluttering, simplifying, and also therapy, medication, mindfulness, and other strategies.

If you struggle with anger in your motherhood or feel constantly overwhelmed, this episode is for you.

Danielle Bettmann, the amazing host of Failing Motherhood, is a parenting coach for families with 1-10-year-old strong-willed kids. You can learn more about Danielle here.

Resources Mentioned:

Listen to the original episode here, as well as Danielle’s interview on my podcast

Highly Sensitive Person quiz

Related Episodes:

Episode 76: Dealing with Mom Rage? Simple Steps to Build your Stress Resiliency and Stop Being an Angry Mom with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy

Episode 84: Simple Techniques to Build Emotional Resilience to Combat Overwhelm and Dysregulation with Michelle Grosser from The Calm Mom Podcast

Episode 106: Triggered by Your Kids? Recognize Destructive Anger, Tame Your Triggers, and Overcome the Negative Thought Spiral - with Natalie Hixson

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

In this episode “remix” I’m bringing you the best clips from my conversation with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show all about why resets are the #1 habit to keep your home clutter-free.

Lisa is a wife, mom of three and cheerleader for anyone wanting to simplify their life so that they can enjoy it more. Lisa first tried living as a minimalist but no matter how few possessions she owned, she still struggled to keep up with it all. Then she discovered the solution to the chaos was  to simplify and systemize her home to support life-changing habits. Through this process, she’s been able to keep up with daily home management and be more mentally present with her family.

📣 PODCAST UPDATE: I’m taking a break for the summer! You will see replays/interviews I’ve had on others’ shows on Thursdays from now until Thursday, August 15th. I will be back with all new episodes on Tuesday, August 20th! 📣

Resources Mentioned:

Lisa’s website and her podcast, the Habits and Home Show

Lisa’s free resource, the Daily Reset Checklist

My interview on Lisa’s podcast

Related Episodes:

Listen to the full interview with Lisa on Episode 35

Episode 16: “My Husband Doesn’t Want to Get Rid of Anything!” How to Get Your Spouse on Board with Decluttering in 5 Simple Steps

Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering

Episode 104: 3 Habits That Empower Your Kids (and Make Your Life Easier) - with Rachel Norman from A Mother Far From Home

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Are you overwhelmed by your home? Does your anxiety rise every time you look around? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 3 favorite decluttering hacks to help you overcome overwhelm and feel better fast!

Resources Mentioned:

Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING. Who knows, your question may be answered on an upcoming episode!

Related Episodes:

Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing From You? The 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom

Episode 133: The Exact Step-by-Step Process I Use to Declutter My Home in Less Time

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Kids are home for the summer…which means it’s a perfect time to help them with decluttering and organizing their spaces! In this replay of my recent interview on The Busy Vibrant Mom Podcast, I share my best tips and tricks for decluttering success with your kids!

Resources Mentioned:

My Spotify decluttering playlist (regular) and my Christian worship-based one

Connect with Michelle on her podcast, her website, on Instagram, and in her Facebook group for working moms

**Summer Review Giveaway!**

 Need a little extra cash this summer?

 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?

I'm having a summer review giveaway from now until Sunday, June 30th!

If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance!

If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry!

Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and June 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends!

If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at [email protected] and I can send you a short tutorial!

Related Episodes:

Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering

Episode 44: 8 Important Values Decluttering Teaches Our Kids

Episode 46: Declutter When Your Kids are Home for the Summer with These 3 Simple Hacks

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Want to simplify your wardrobe this summer? Curious about whether a capsule wardrobe can work for you? Today I’m sharing my 5 simple steps to help you create a summer capsule wardrobe!

Resources Mentioned:

**Summer Review Giveaway! ENDING SOON!**

 Need a little extra cash this summer?

 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?

I'm having a summer review giveaway from now until Sunday, June 30th!

If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance!

If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry!

Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and June 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends!

If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at [email protected] and I can send you a short tutorial!

Color Guru promotion - not only can you save 10% using the code OVERWHELM at checkout, but when you purchase an Essential package, you’ll get a Makeup card for FREE! Ends June 28th, 2024 at 9 PM EST.

Related Episodes:

Episode 20: The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide to a Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Steps to Calm Closet Chaos

Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style

Episode 55: Is Your Closet Overflowing with Clothes You Never Wear? Try These 5 Decluttering Hacks

Episode 116: Simplify and Streamline Your Wardrobe By Shopping “Color First” with Jeannie Stith from Color Guru

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Are you frustrated with not being able to get anything done this summer with your kids at home? You CAN be productive, even in the summer months! In this episode, Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom is back to share 3 time management tips, as well as great activities to keep your kids busy!

Resources Mentioned:

**Summer Review Giveaway!**

 Need a little extra cash this summer?

 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?

I'm having a summer review giveaway from now until Sunday, June 30th!

If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance!

If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry!

Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and June 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends!

If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at [email protected] and I can send you a short tutorial!

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Connect with Michelle on her podcast, her website, on Instagram, and in her Facebook group for working moms

Michelle’s recent podcast episodes about surviving the summer and boredom busters for kids

Related Episodes:

Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom

Episode 21: Is Your To-Do List Out of Control? Here's How to Focus on What Actually Matters - with Jessa Raye from Caught Up in Motherhood

Episode 104: 3 Habits That Empower Your Kids (and Make Your Life Easier) - with Rachel Norman from A Mother Far From Home

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Have you been putting off decluttering? Ordering takeout AGAIN because you forgot to plan meals for the week? Is the house a mess because you’ll “do it later”? As a serial procrastinator, I get it! In today’s episode I’m sharing 5 habit hacks to spur you to action, no matter what you’ve been putting off!

Resources Mentioned:

**Summer Review Giveaway!**

 Need a little extra cash this summer?

 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?

I'm having a summer review giveaway from now until Sunday, June 30th!

If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance!

If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry!

Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and June 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends!

If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at [email protected] and I can send you a short tutorial!

James Clear articles about activation energy and motivation

My Spotify decluttering playlist (regular) and my Christian worship-based one

Related Episodes:

Episode 57: Want Your Routines to Stick? 3 Habit Hacks You Have to Try!

Episode 60: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Sustainable Habits and Routines with Brandy Coffin from The Nourished Mom

Episode 119: Too Overwhelmed and Exhausted to Declutter? 3 Mindset Hacks to Motivate You to Get Started Today

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Uplevel your productivity this summer with the “Assign a time” method! In today’s episode, Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans is explaining why this approach is such a game-changer in helping us busy moms get what matters done - without the stress and overwhelm!

Julie is a twin mom and host of the Mom Made Plans podcast.  She is on a mission to make mom-life feel easier by getting out of survival mode and into intentional motherhood. She fully believes no routine or system will work until you know how you work. That means using self awareness filled strategies to become more efficient and impactful in your home.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Julie on her website, podcast, and Instagram

Learn more about the Assign a Time method here

Motherhood is overwhelming - find out which part of your home/life to focus on improving first by taking Julie’s Where To Start Quiz

My interview on Julie’s podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 21: Is Your To-Do List Out of Control? Here's How to Focus on What Actually Matters - with Jessa Raye from Caught Up in Motherhood

Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the exact step-by-step process I use with my clients to help them declutter their homes in less time!

Need extra support on your journey? I offer virtual and in-person decluttering and organizing services!

Resources Mentioned:

Summer Review Giveaway!

 Need a little extra cash this summer?

 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?

I'm having a summer review giveaway from now until Sunday, June 30th!

If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance!

If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry!

Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and June 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends!

If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at [email protected] and I can send you a short tutorial!

Related Episodes:

Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You

Episode 42: Save Time Decluttering By Answering These 3 Questions FIRST

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need to Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Rhythms and routines work great - until they don’t! How do you know if a rhythm is “broken” and what do you do to fix it? On today’s episode, Jeanette Tapley from the Moms at Work Podcast provides practical tips on assessing and repairing our rhythms for more peace and ease.

Jeanette is a podcast host, author, speaker, and friend who loves all things friendship, laughter, and a good cup of coffee. When she is not recording for her podcast, you can find her hanging with her 3 favorite teens + handsome husband. 

Her heart beats for people to be heard, valued, and never alone no matter what stage of life they find themselves in. Whether that be through navigating friendships, figuring out faith, raising a family, or life as an entrepreneur.  She is the internet friend everyone needs who encourages people to walk through it!

Enjoy this conversation with Jeanette!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Jeanette on Instagram and listen to her podcasts Moms at Work and The Joy Millionaire.

My interview on Jeanette's podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 57: Want Your Routines to Stick? 3 Habit Hacks You Have to Try!

Episode 128: How a Personal Inventory Can Help You Calm the Chaos and Live More Intentionally - with Kari Davis from The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Need a decluttering plan for summer? Look no further! I’ve got you covered with my 6-step plan to make progress on your decluttering goals, even with kids at home!

Resources Mentioned:

Interested in developing a personalized decluttering plan for the summer? Book a 60-minute coaching call with me, or let’s get on a free discovery call to see how I can help you!

Related Episodes:

Episode 111: Your Simple S.P.R.I.N.G. Decluttering Plan

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary

Episode 92: How to Budget Intentionally (and Actually Stick With It) with Alli Williams from FinanciALLI Focused

Episode 16: “My Husband Doesn’t Want to Get Rid of Anything!” How to Get Your Spouse on Board with Decluttering in 5 Simple Steps

Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering

Episode 42: Save Time Decluttering By Answering These 3 Questions FIRST

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

The term “minimalism” can be a turnoff to those who think that it’s legalistic, restrictive, or requires that you only own a certain amount of stuff. But minimalism has many facets, and it’s a tool that can help you live a more intentional, peaceful life.

In this episode I’m joined again by Desirae Endres from the popular podcast Minimal-ish. We chat about how to make minimalism your own, and what she sees are the four pillars of minimalism.

Desirae is a wife, mom to two girls, and the host of the Minimal-ish podcast where she talks about all things realistic minimalism, motherhood, and intentional living. In 2018, Desirae and her husband set out to live with less clutter in their home. Soon she found that the journey to less was about so much more than a clutter-free home.

Desirae believes that a less cluttered life is where the idea of minimalism really makes a difference- a life focused on more of what matters, and less of what doesn‘t. She is passionate about sharing her journey and walking alongside podcast listeners towards a less cluttered, more intentional life.

Resources Mentioned:

Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things

Simple Morning Lists

Your Minimal-ish Holidays

Connect with Desirae on her podcast, her website, Instagram, or check out her free resource Making Room

Related Episodes:

Episode 29: Embracing Kids’ Messes (Without Going Crazy) with Desirae Endres from Minimal-ish

Episode 54: How to Simplify, Minimize, and Thrive - Even with a Chronic Illness - with Ali Cornish from Everthrive

Episode 122: How Minimalism and Mindfulness Support Emotional Regulation and Mitigate PMDD Symptoms - with Diane deJesus

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

The transition to summer is a great time to kickstart your decluttering efforts. Here are 10 myths about decluttering holding you back, and some mindset shifts to help you stop believing them so you can get back on track!

Related Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time to Declutter

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try

Episode 14: Is Your Family Pressuring You Into Holding Onto Stuff You Don’t Want? Say Goodbye to Guilt with These 3 Tips

Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom

Episode 91: Unmotivated to Declutter? 10 Shocking Statistics That Will Make You Think Differently About Your Stuff

Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

Episode 9: Stop Holding Onto Stuff Because of What You Paid for It! 3 Tips for Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock

Episode 16: “My Husband Doesn’t Want to Get Rid of Anything!” How to Get Your Spouse on Board with Decluttering in 5 Simple Steps

Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering

Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabotaging Your Decluttering Efforts

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything

Episode 44: 8 Important Values Decluttering Teaches Our Kids

Episode 61: 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Do you feel like you're constantly in survival mode? 

Do you wish you could calm the chaos and finally live more intentionally?

Taking a personal inventory may be the key to taking stock of where you're at right now, understanding your needs, and then moving forward on a path of sustainable self-care. 

Today's guest is Kari Davis from The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast. She is founder of thewellteam.com and a certified Holistic Life Coach and an essential oils educator. Kari is passionate about empowering women with the tools they need to reclaim their life through self care, health and finding their identity while embracing the idea of a natural and non-toxic lifestyle in their products and mindset.  Kari and her husband, Bobby, live in Naples, Florida with their combined five children.

Kari and I talk about how her life "derailed" after the unexpected death of her husband TJ in 2015 and the steps she took to take inventory of her life and proactively redefine self-care so she could move forwards. 

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Kari on The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast, her website, and Instagram.

Learn more about Kari’s course The Purpose Pursuit or join her Facebook community.

My interview on Kari’s podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 72: Declutter Your Schedule for a More Intentional Motherhood with Sasha Star Robertson

Episode 78: Intentional Planning to Combat Overwhelm with Sarah Horgan From Simple + Intentional

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Summer is right around the corner. Are you ready? Today I'm sharing the 3 things I'm NOW to simplify and prepare for an amazing summer!

Related Episodes:

Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast

Episode 53: Cleaning Doesn't Have to be Overwhelming! 8 Ways to Make it Stress-Free

Episode 26: Loathe Laundry? Learn to Love it with my 20-Minute System

Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show

Episode 46: Declutter When Your Kids are Home for the Summer with These 3 Simple Hacks

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Did you know that the average American child receives over $6500 worth of toys before they reach their teens (source) but 8 of 10 kids play with 20 toys or fewer (source)?

If your home is filled to the brim with toys - most of which your kids never touch - then a toy library may be a solution for you!

Lisa Bourven is mom of two and was a stay-at-home-mom for almost nine years after leaving her career in corporate-level retail operations and analytics. She is married to a Frenchman and earned a graduate business degree in France, where she experienced the joy of living in a small space with less. After seeing the need for a “stay and play” solution that would alleviate many problems in her family’s life (boredom, toy clutter, waste, budget, and tiny play space), The Toy Nest was born.

On today’s episode, Lisa and I speak about why she started The Toy Nest, the benefits of borrowing toys and enjoying the community that a toy library offers, and alternative options to borrow toys if you don’t live close to a toy library.

Do you live in Northern Virginia? Here’s a special offer when you visit the Toy Nest and mention the Moms Overcoming Overwhelm podcast - you’ll get one month of Flock membership for the price of Fledgling membership!

Resources Mentioned

Connect with Lisa on The Toy Nest website, Instagram, and Facebook

Find a MomCo (formerly MOPS) group near you

USA Toy Library Association and the International Toy Library Association can help you find a toy library near you

Related Episodes

Episode 13: Dreading the Influx of Toys After Christmas? 4 Ways to Limit Your Kids’ Presents Without Feeling like a Grinch

Episode 34: Are Toys Taking Over Your Home? Tackle Toy Clutter with my 5-Step Plan for Busy Moms

Episode 71: Listener Questions Answered (Part Two): How to Approach an Overwhelming Room, Too Many Toys, and “Generous” Relatives Who Give Us Stuff We Don’t Need!

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Why are some people more emotionally attached to stuff than others? The key may be our attachment styles that were developed from infancy and childhood.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the four attachment styles, how they impact our relationships as an adult, and three reasons why an insecure attachment style may play a part in emotional attachment and potentially sabotage our decluttering efforts.

Resources Mentioned:

Attachment Styles and How They Affect Adult Relationships

Why We Become So Attached to Our Belongings

Insecure attachment style is on the rise for American students - 2014 study

Brain registers things we own as an extension of ourselves - 2013 study

Buying stuff is a “psychological salve” that can give us the comfort relationships lack - 2017 study

Download my free workbook - The 5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter

Related Episodes:

Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try

Episode 24: Instead of “Does it Spark Joy?” Ask These 4 Questions to Help You Declutter

Episode 32: Stop Believing These 7 Lies About Your Stuff

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Many of the mamas in the Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Facebook community have shared that they struggle with ADHD, and many have been recently diagnosed. In fact, Epic Research recently reported that the percentage of adult women who were newly diagnosed nearly doubled in the U.S. between 2020 and 2022.

ADHD impacts attention, focus, and impulsive behavior, and can make activities like decluttering (that require sustained focus and attention) difficult.

On today’s episode, productivity expert Alicia Cohen dives into ADHD - what it is, what it isn’t, and the productivity tips that will benefit anyone who struggles with sustained focus and attention - even if you don’t have ADHD.

Alicia Cohen specializes in prioritization and time management. She built her business, Alicia Cohen Designs, based on her own journey of overcoming her overwhelmed and frazzled life -- what she calls the "hamster wheel marathon" -- and now teaches others the methods that she discovered and uses personally.

With Alicia’s support, busy people learn intentional planning, effective productivity, and high-impact mindset shifts that enable them to transform from constantly feeling behind to designing lives that work and feel good.

Alicia is based in the U.S. where she lives with her husband and children. She finds great joy in homeschooling her children and marvels at how blessed she is.

Resources Mentioned:

Definition of ADHD that Alicia references from the National Institute of Mental Health

Connect with Alicia on her website, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram

Snag Alicia’s freebie and learn her Top 3 To-Do List Hacks to Get Immediate Results

Related Episodes:

Episode 21: Is Your To-Do List Out of Control? Here's How to Focus on What Actually Matters - with Jessa Raye from Caught Up in Motherhood

Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

Episode 62: Feeling Scattered? Use the Power of Checklists to Declutter Your Mind with Danielle McGeough from the Plan Goal Plan Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Is it challenging to get your home management systems to “stick”? Do you get excited to try something new, it works for a few weeks, and then life happens and your systems go off the rails? I got you, mama!

In today’s episode I’m diving into 5 simple home management systems you can actually stick with to help your home - and your life - run smoothly!

Resources Mentioned:

*FLASH SALE!* Between now and May 12th, I am offering 20% off my in-person and virtual decluttering coaching services for FIRST TIME clients who are podcast listeners!

When you book your service, make sure to mention the Mother’s Day sale when answering the question, “How did you hear from me?” to enjoy the discount.

Calls need to be booked by - but not completed by - May 12, 2024.

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi

Related Episodes:

Episode 26: Loathe Laundry? Learn to Love it with my 20-Minute System

Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast

Episode 53: Cleaning Doesn't Have to be Overwhelming! 8 Ways to Make it Stress-Free

Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show

Episode 103: Always Playing “Whack-a-Mole” with Your Kids’ Clutter? 3 Mistakes You’re Probably Making

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Do you struggle with intense premenstrual symptoms including mood changes, irritability, depression, anxiety, and physical symptoms that prevent you from engaging in your normal life?

Depending on the severity of your symptoms, you may have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), which affects 31 million people worldwide. PMDD is a chronic, debilitating condition in which the brain has an abnormal--and outsized--response to the normal hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.

On today’s episode, Diane deJesus shares her journey of struggling with PMDD and how minimalism, simplifying her life, and mindfulness have allowed her to mitigate her symptoms and live a more peaceful, full life.

Diane is a registered dietitian, lactation consultant, trauma-informed mindfulness teacher, and a mom, living with After hitting rock bottom, unable to work, and barely able to perform daily tasks, Diane found peace and acceptance in her relationship with PMDD, through the practice of mindfulness. As a result, she was able to re-engage with her life and rediscover herself. Diane now helps others with the condition to Live Better with Mindfulness for PMDD. A dual citizen of the US and UK, Diane currently lives in Texas with her husband, son, and Yorkie puppy.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Diane on her podcast and on Instagram

Diane’s guided meditations for PMDD

Learn more about PMDD through the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) and take the self-screen test

IAPMD’s Symptom Tracker

My episode on Diane's podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 54: How to Simplify, Minimize, and Thrive - Even with a Chronic Illness - with Ali Cornish from Everthrive

Episode 84: Simple Techniques to Build Emotional Resilience to Combat Overwhelm and Dysregulation with Michelle Grosser from The Calm Mom Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and sometimes it’s hard to know what to ask for (or what to give someone else) that won’t be a clutter culprit! Here are my top 10 favorite clutter-free Mother’s Day gifts!

*FLASH SALE!* Between now and May 12th, I am offering 20% off my in-person and virtual decluttering coaching services for FIRST TIME clients who are podcast listeners!

When you book your service, make sure to mention the Mother’s Day sale when answering the question, “How did you hear from me?” to enjoy the discount.

NOTE: Calls must be booked by May 12th but do not need to be completed by that time. 

Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):

1. Color Guru - enjoy 20% off with MOTHER between April 29th and May 3rd, 2024
2. Spring Capsule Guide (included with Style Circle Membership) from Everyday Style
   
3. Storyworth - $10 off until May 12th, 2024
4. Legacybox for digitizing photos/VHS tapes, etc.
5. Thrive Market membership (use code “exit20” to save 20% off your first order or search other coupon codes), Soaring Mothers Society, Audible membership
6. Consumable subscription box, CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) subscription
7. Family command center board like this Daily Organization System from Pottery Barn
8. Online Course - like the Meal Planning Mini Course from Intentional Edit, Systemize Your Biz (which includes Systemize Your Life in the VIP package)
9. House cleaning service or cleaning tote with natural cleaners
10. Decluttering Coaching with yours truly - see details above!

Related Episodes:

Episode 116: Simplify and Streamline Your Wardrobe By Shopping “Color First” with Jeannie Stith from Color Guru

Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style

Episode 45: The 3 Levels of Overwhelm with Jessica Jackson from Thriving in Motherhood Podcast

Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Do you often find yourself with the case of the "Sunday scaries"? 

Intentional weekend routines are a great way to take back control of your time and go into the upcoming week with confidence! 

In today's episode, Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast is back for a discussion about her favorite weekend routines to help her prepare! 

As a professional home organizer, and simplicity enthusiast Lauren has been sharing what works in her home for years. Ruthless decluttering, organization and intentional routines save time, prepare our home for what is coming up, stay on top of busy schedules, reduce wasteful spending, get the chores done efficiently and keep the home tidy with less effort. Lauren is passionate about being organized, efficient and helping families simplify.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Lauren on her website, podcast, and Instagram

Grab her Weekly Refresh and Restock freebie!

Related Episodes:

Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast

Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show

Episode 58: Strategies for Smoother Mornings and Being the “Mom in the Arena” with Mollie Donghia from This Evergreen Home

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you are tired of the chaos and want to start decluttering, but are too exhausted to start, these mindset shifts will propel you to action. Leave your excuses behind and grab that notebook and pen - it’s time to clear the clutter!

Resources Mentioned:

The Living on Less Collection is a curated collection is packed with valuable resources to help you declutter your home, organize your finances, and simplify your life. My 5 C’s of Decluttering Mini-Course (retail $12) is just one of the resources - and you get everything for $5. Only redeem what you want! Resources include:

- The Ultimate Declutter Dashboard

- 101 Ways to Get Organized

- Parenting Beyond Your Triggers 

- Less Stress Planner and Tracker Bundle

Today is the last day, so don’t delay!

James Clear’s articles on motivation and activation energy

My Spotify decluttering playlist

Related Episodes:

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything

Episode 32: Stop Believing These 7 Lies About Your Stuff

Episode 61: 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you can’t see the screen saver on your desktop because your digital files are out of control and you are drowning in e-mails that keep on coming, today’s episode is for you! Deanna Yates, host of the popular podcast Wannabe Clutter Free is guiding us through how she sets up her “virtual filing cabinet” for digital files as well as sharing some tips for taming your inbox!

Deanna helps busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can stop spending their entire weekend cleaning house and start enjoy more time together. Her positive attitude and down to earth nature has propelled the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast to the top 1% of podcasts and has reached over 1.5 Million listens. With expert guests, and tips and tricks from her own experiences she has helped women from all over the world discover the freedom that comes from living clutter-free. When she's not helping clients realize their dreams, you can find her paddle boarding, searching for the tastiest breakfast burrito, or balancing her love of world travel with her love of snuggling up on the couch.

Enjoy this conversation with Deanna!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Deanna on her website, podcast, and Instagram

Snag her freebie The Doable Dozen to help you keep your home tidy

My episode on Deanna’s podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 49: Digital Organization and Home Management Tips with Time Management and Biblical Mindset Coach Erika Diaz-Castro

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

The invisible mental load of motherhood are all the things we carry - planning, inventory, appointments, finances, projects, and more. We constantly feel like something is falling through the cracks because of all we are managing. So how can we declutter the crushing mental load?

Today I’m sharing my 5-step system to help you declutter the mental clutter that is contributing to your stress and overwhelm. Grab that notebook and pen - you’re going to need it!

Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):

A great article about the invisible load of motherhood

Eisenhower matrix as described by James Clear

Thriving in Motherhood Planner

Time Blocking Workbook from Chelsi Jo Moore

Systemize Your Life System

Related Episodes:

Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

Episode 78: Intentional Planning to Combat Overwhelm with Sarah Horgan From Simple + Intentional

Episode 99: Master Mental Clutter in Four Simple Steps

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If your closet is overflowing with clothes with the tags still on, shopping overwhelms you because you don’t know what colors look best, or you struggle with impulse purchasing rather than intentionally selecting the clothes that work best for you in your current season - today’s episode is for you! Because shopping - and decluttering - “color first” will change everything when it comes to your wardrobe (and your kids’!)

Today’s guest is Jeannie Stith, founder and CEO of Color Guru. Color Guru analyzes your hair, skin, and eye color to match you with your ideal color palette for clothing so that you can look beautiful and feel confident in your clothes, shop more simply, and create a coordinated wardrobe. Jeannie’s color analysis services and color cards have simplified choosing clothes for people in 49 countries and counting - including me!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Jeannie on Instagram.

Try a color analysis from Color Guru - use my special code OVERWHELM for 10% off your order

Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz

Related Episodes:

Episode 20: The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide to a Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Steps to Calm Closet Chaos

Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style

Episode 55: Is Your Closet Overflowing with Clothes You Never Wear? Try These 5 Decluttering Hacks

Episode 108: The Simple, Stress-Free Way to Edit Your Wardrobe with Emily Conley from The Minimal-ish Mama

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

These 5 bins keep my home clutter-free as they help with the inflow - and outflow - of stuff. You don’t need to plan a trip to the Container Store - you probably have bins you can use at home! Let’s dive in!

Resources Mentioned:

Sign up for the Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms weekly newsletter

Check out these stackable paper trays from Target as an option for incoming mail and papers.

Kids Artwork Purgatory - Instagram Reel

Artkive and Keepy for kids’ artwork

Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning show on Peacock

Related Episodes:

Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine

Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering

Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

Episode 111: Your Simple S.P.R.I.N.G. Decluttering Plan (Spring Decluttering Series)

Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show

Episode 65: Could Swedish Death Cleaning Be the Decluttering Motivation You Need? 5 Simple Steps to Get You Started

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Are you constantly sacrificing your own needs for others? Do you feel depleted, but aren’t sure how to get to the root of your own needs? In today’s episode, Teresa Wiedrick from The Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast is helping us develop effective self-care boundaries so that we can nurture the nurturer.

Teresa Wiedrick helps the dissatisfied, overwhelmed homeschool moms shed what’s not working so she can show up in her homeschool (& life) authentically, purposefully, and confidently.

She’s a graduated homeschool mom of four & Certified Life Coach who walks alongside moms to reflect their concerns & challenges so they can get clear on those challenges, enable clarifying, perspective-shifting conversations, and encouraging accountability with practical tools.

I know you’re going to love this conversation!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Teresa via e-mail, on her website, podcast, Instagram, YouTube, and her Facebook group for homeschool mamas.

Check out Teresa’s free resources including her 5-Day Wellness Challenge and her Overcoming Overwhelm Assessment.

Build Your Boundaries Journaling Workbook

Teresa’s book Homeschool Mama Self-Care: Nurturing the Nurturer

My episode on Teresa’s podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 39: Anxiety and Overwhelm Impacting Your Motherhood? Focus on The “Foundational Five” and Build Your Stress Resiliency with Rachel Fernandez from The Stressed to Refreshed Podcast

Episode 51: 7 Steps to Declutter Challenging Relationships and Become a Boundary Boss with Jen Rogers from Bold & Blended Stepmoms

Episode 66: How to Simply Nourish Yourself as a Busy, Overwhelmed Mom with Kristen Noriega from the Baby Weight Nutritionist Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Spring is the perfect time to declutter our homes - and also our heads and hearts! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 things I’m decluttering from my head and heart to live lighter!

Resources Mentioned:

My recent Becoming Minimalist article - Minimalism’s Missing Piece

Related Episodes:

Episode 110: The Connection Between Simplicity, Self-Worth, and Reaching Our Greatest Potential - with Rose Lounsbury

Episode 112:  Opt Out of Mom Guilt and Let Go of “Either/Or” Thinking - with Stephanie O’Dea

Episode 96: How to Live “By Design” Rather than “By Desire” to Combat Stress and Overwhelm in Motherhood - with Barb Raveling

Episode 80: Systems to Transform Your Home with Mom of 10 Laura Hernandez of Mama Systems

Episode 104: 3 Habits That Empower Your Kids (and Make Your Life Easier) - with Rachel Norman from A Mother Far From Home

Episode 67: 5 Daily Non-Negotiable Habits That Combat My Anxiety and Overwhelm

Episode 88: Anxious and Overwhelmed? Stop Your Scroll and Declutter Your Phone Addiction to Transform Your Life and Motherhood - with Stefanie Gass

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

How can we embrace “and land” by letting go of either/or thinking, ditching unrealistic expectations and opting out of mom guilt? Stephanie O’Dea, slow living enthusiast is here to help, reminding us to Simply Look Only Within.

Stephanie is a New York Times best selling author and the host of the Slow Living Podcast. She helps busy people live the life of their dreams in a slow, steady, and sustainable way.

I knw you’re going to love Stephanie and this conversation!

Resources Mentioned:

Stephanie’s slow cooking website A Year of Slow Cooking

The Slow Living Podcast

Connect with Stephanie on her website and Instagram

Check out her free daily journaling worksheet

My interview on Stephanie’s podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 12: Say Goodbye to Perfectionism and Declutter with Confidence with Sarah from Simple + Intentional

Episode 25: From “I Don’t Like it Here” to  Rediscovering Joy in Your Home and Motherhood - with Elyse Rooney from the Wholesome Mumma Show

Episode 98: Overcome Your Martyr Mindset and See Motherhood as a Powerful Calling - with Kirsten Vossler from Rejoicing in Motherhood

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Your simple 6-step decluttering plan for spring is here! The S.P.R.I.N.G. plan will help you effectively declutter your home in small pockets of time. Happy decluttering!

Resources Mentioned:

GreenDrop

PickUp Please

Salvation Army Pickup

Habitat for Humanity Pickup

4 Steps to Decluttering Your Home More Effectively

Related Episodes:

Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

Episode 7: Stop Wasting Time Looking for Stuff in Your Home! Follow This Simple Rule Instead

Episode 42: Save Time Decluttering By Answering These 3 Questions FIRST

Episode 69: Listener Questions Answered! Where Do I Start Decluttering? I Don’t Have Any Time to Declutter! How Do I Get My Family On Board?

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

As you embark on your decluttering and simplifying journey, you start to ask yourself questions such as:

What am I making space for?

What dreams have been buried in the stuff and chaos around me?

Where do I find my self-worth as a mom and woman? Is it in the roles that I play and the things I own, or something deeper?

When we start simplifying and creating space in our homes, calendars, and minds, it opens up so much more than extra square footage or hours in our day. It allows us to dream, to see where our self-worth truly comes from outside what we have and what we do, and to reach our greatest potential as moms and women.

On today’s episode, simplicity coach Rose Lounsbury and I discuss these topics and much more!

Rose helps busy working moms declutter their homes, simplify their work lives, and clear their minds. After struggling to balance a teaching career and 2-year-old triplets, Rose was introduced to minimalism in 2012. Inspired by the “less is more” philosophy, she let go of 70% of her family’s possessions in eight months. She eventually left the classroom to pursue a career helping other working moms create happier lives with less stuff. Rose’s advice has been featured on TEDx and USA Today, and she’s been a guest on Good Day Columbus, WYSO, WVXU, and Good Morning Cincinnati.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Rose on her website, Instagram, and her Minimalism is Fun Facebook Group

Join her 30-day simplicity challenge

Related Episodes:

Episode 25: From “I Don’t Like it Here” to  Rediscovering Joy in Your Home and Motherhood - with Elyse Rooney from the Wholesome Mumma Show

Episode 96: How to Live “By Design” Rather than “By Desire” to Combat Stress and Overwhelm in Motherhood - with Barb Raveling

Episode 98: Overcome Your Martyr Mindset and See Motherhood as a Powerful Calling - with Kirsten Vossler from Rejoicing in Motherhood

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to refresh our routines! In the first episode of our four-part Spring Decluttering Series, I’m taking you through 4 steps to help you get your routines ready for this new season!

Resources Mentioned (NOTE: Affiliate links may be included):

Systemize Your Life System

Weekly or Hourly Thriving in Motherhood Planner

Related Episodes:

Episode 50: 5 Must-Have Back-to-School Routines for Overwhelmed Moms

Episode 60: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Sustainable Habits and Routines with Brandy Coffin from The Nourished Mom

Episode 80: Systems to Transform Your Home with Mom of 10 Laura Hernandez of Mama Systems

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Does the thought of decluttering your closet overwhelm you?

Do you have NO idea where to start?

Do you have a ton of clothes that fit you 3 years, 10 pounds, and 2 kids ago but can’t bear to let them go?

Today’s episode is for you! My friend and professional organizer Emily Conley (otherwise known as the Minimal-ish Mama is sharing the steps you need to take to edit your wardrobe the simple, stress-free way!

Emily is a professional organizer and YouTuber in Upstate New York. She creates weekly videos about pursuing minimalism, with grace. She loves to help busy millennial mamas find freedom from clutter, confidence in their homes and pursue their higher callings.

Resources Mentioned (NOTE: Affiliate links may be included):

Connect with Emily on her website, YouTube, Instagram, and her podcast Dwelling Place

Grab her free decluttering guide HERE

Emily’s courses including The Minimal-ish Wardrobe

Color Guru - get 10% off with the code OVERWHELM

Related Episodes:

Episode 20: The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide to a Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Steps to Calm Closet Chaos

Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style

Episode 55: Is Your Closet Overflowing with Clothes You Never Wear? Try These 5 Decluttering Hacks

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

I promise you, no matter what you have going on in your life, you do have time to declutter. By answering these four questions, you can overcome the roadblocks preventing you from pursuing a more peaceful, clutter-free life. Let’s do this!

Resources Mentioned (NOTE: Affiliate links may be included):

Article about Big Rocks

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Thriving in Motherhood Planner

Related Episodes:

Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time to Declutter

Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You

Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything

Episode 42: Save Time Decluttering By Answering These 3 Questions FIRST

Episode 69: Listener Questions Answered! Where Do I Start Decluttering? I Don’t Have Any Time to Declutter! How Do I Get My Family On Board?

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Are you easily triggered by your kids? Do you struggle with destructive anger, telling yourself every night that tomorrow will be different, but you stay in the same patterns causing you (and your family) to be miserable?

In today’s episode, certified professional life coach and mom to three Natalie Hixson gets real about her own struggles with destructive anger and shares the tools that have allowed her to recognize her anger, tame her triggers, and overcome negative thoughts.

Natalie is a wife and mom who helps discouraged Christian moms overcome destructive anger and burnout.

After learning to thrive in motherhood and process anger in a healthy way, Natalie became convicted to help other moms avoid those dark years of motherhood by helping them to appreciate and process their anger, learn to identify their triggers, and ultimately control their reaction to those triggering situations.

She enjoys her own motherhood journey by hanging with her husband Mike and their three daughters in beautiful Bozeman, Montana.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Natalie on her website, blog, Instagram, and Pinterest

Grab her free Trigger Tracker to help you identify your triggers, create awareness around them, and change your mindset around the triggers.

Related Episodes:

Episode 76: Dealing with Mom Rage? Simple Steps to Build your Stress Resiliency and Stop Being an Angry Mom with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy

Episode 82: 3 Critical Mindset Tools To Help You Overcome Overwhelm and Be a Calm “Cyclone” Mom with Danielle Thienel

Episode 84: Simple Techniques to Build Emotional Resilience to Combat Overwhelm and Dysregulation with Michelle Grosser from The Calm Mom Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Do you think you might have another baby someday, but aren’t sure how much stuff to keep? If so, today’s episode is for you! I’m sharing my five top recommendations about how to handle baby stuff so you have what you need and aren’t drowning in excess!

Resources Mentioned:

My Top Five Baby Registry Picks

Minimalist Moms Podcast episode 322 with Alissa Henry about letting go of baby stuff

How much baby gear do we need?

Related Episodes:

Episode 56: Minimal Mom of 9 Shares Her Secret to a Simpler Life in a Smaller Space - with Angie Wipf from Calming the Chaotic

Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

How do we empower our kids to develop habits that help them become independent and make our lives easier? How do we recognize what’s not working in our daily routines and develop new ones that support our family and save us time? 

In today’s episode, Rachel Norman, mom of 5 and author/podcaster/blogger at A Mother Far From Home is sharing 3 habits you can implement with your kids, and gives me coaching about ONE habit that I’ve been struggling to implement in my own home.

Resources Mentioned (note: affiliate links may be included):

Connect with Rachel on her website, podcast, Instagram, and YouTube

Snag Rachel’s resource Must Have Mom Routines

Rachel’s book If Mama Ain’t Happy: Why Minding Healthy Boundaries Is Good for Your Whole Family

 Rachel’s blog post that inspired this conversation: 5 Daily Habits for Kids that Makes Your Life Easier

Related Episodes:

Episode 50: 5 Must-Have Back-to-School Routines for Overwhelmed Moms

Episode 58: Strategies for Smoother Mornings and Being the “Mom in the Arena” with Mollie Donghia from This Evergreen Home

Episode 81: Spending Too Much Time Cooking, Cleaning, and Picking Up After Your Family? 3 Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Today

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

“Help! I’m always playing whack-a-mole with the kid clutter...while I'm getting one area cleaned, something is getting messy.” This comes from one of my new Facebook group members, and it’s a common problem with so many moms that I know!

On today’s episode, I’m diving into the three mistakes you might be making if you’re constantly battling kids’ clutter in your home!

Resources Mentioned (note: affiliate links may be included):

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi

Related Episodes:

Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine

Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

Episode 29: Embracing Kids’ Messes (Without Going Crazy) with Desirae Endres from Minimal-ish

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Do you struggle with people-pleasing that’s leaving you exhausted, burnt out, and resentful?

Do you prioritize everyone else’s needs and comfort above your own because you want to be a “good” mom?

In today’s episode, Mikki Gardner is sharing where our people-pleasing tendencies come from and how to declutter people-pleasing in three steps.

Mikki Gardner is a Certified Life + Conscious Parenting Coach, the host of Co-Parenting with Confidence podcast, and a mom to her teenage son. After learning how to navigate life post divorce & using it as a catalyst to her own transformation, Mikki now helps moms move past the divorce drama to become calm, confident co-parents, even without their ex's participation. Mikki is on a mission to help women navigate the emotional and practical difficulties of divorce and co-parenting while creating an intentional, joy + ease-filled life after divorce.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Mikki on her website, her Co-Parenting with Confidence podcast, or on Instagram

Mikki’s free masterclass 3 Steps to Turn your
Co-Parenting Chaos into Calm

Snag a copy of Mikki’s book The People Pleaser’s Guide to Co-Parenting Well

My interview on Mikki’s podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 17: Decluttering Our Self-Talk with Julia Ubbenga from Rich in What Matters

Episode 51: 7 Steps to Declutter Challenging Relationships and Become a Boundary Boss with Jen Rogers from Bold & Blended Stepmoms

Episode 84: Simple Techniques to Build Emotional Resilience to Combat Overwhelm and Dysregulation with Michelle Grosser from The Calm Mom Podcast

Episode 99: Master Mental Clutter in Four Simple Steps

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

After almost a decade of decluttering and pursuing a minimalist lifestyle, you’d think I had a lot of decluttering regrets, right? Not exactly. But it’s easy to let the fear of decluttering regret keep you from letting go of what isn’t serving you. In today’s episode I’m sharing five common fears and how to mitigate and overcome them, so we can let go with confidence.

Resources Mentioned:

Five Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter

Related Episodes:

Episode 32: Stop Believing These 7 Lies About Your Stuff

Episode 9: Stop Holding Onto Stuff Because of What You Paid for It! 3 Tips to Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock

Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabotaging Your Decluttering Efforts

Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Today we’re celebrating the 100th episode with audio clips of the top 10 downloaded episodes of all time! Here’s the list if you want to check out the full episodes:

Top 10 episodes of all time (as of 2/14/24):

Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time to Declutter

Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You

Episode 1: My Story of Overcoming Overwhelm

Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show

Episode 2: 3 Major Causes of Overwhelm and How to Overcome Them

Episode 3: Before You Declutter, You MUST Do This First

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Once I removed the physical clutter and calendar clutter that was no longer serving me, I was left with my thoughts. We can’t control our thoughts and according to research we have 12,000-16,000 of them a day. But the issue is that 80% are negative and 95% are repetitive - in other words, they are the negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, “shoulds”, and to-do’s swirling around in our brain.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my simple four-step plan to master your mental clutter, so you can stop feeling scattered and distracted in your life and motherhood.

Resources Mentioned:

Thriving in Motherhood Planner

Automatic Negative Thoughts

Learn more about the four questions in “The Work” by Byron Katie

Learn more about truth journaling here

Related Episodes:

Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

Episode 17: Decluttering Our Self-Talk with Julia Ubbenga from Rich in What Matters

Episode 96: How to Live “By Design” Rather than “By Desire” to Combat Stress and Overwhelm in Motherhood - with Barb Raveling

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

How do we find the magic in the “blessed mundane” of motherhood?

How do we overcome the martyr mindset and see motherhood as a powerful calling?

How do we look outside of our circumstances to see the big picture of our impact on our kids and future generations?

Kirsten Vossler, wife and homeschool mom of 9 children (soon to be 10!) has some ideas. In today’s episode, Kirsten talks about how she was able to shift her mindset - and her unrealistic expectations - to find joy in her motherhood and embrace it as holy work and a high calling from God. Kirsten loves encouraging, inspiring, and equipping moms to grow in joy and find fulfillment in their motherhood through her Rejoicing in Motherhood Podcast.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Kirsten on her podcast, her website, and on Instagram

Enjoy her free gift, 5 Ways to Increase Your Joy Level Today! 

My interview on Kirsten’s podcast

“Just” a Mom Poem

Related Episodes:

Episode 22: Marie Kondo Didn’t “Give Up” on Tidying. Here’s What She Gave Up On - and 3 Ways You Can Do the Same

Episode 25: From “I Don’t Like it Here” to  Rediscovering Joy in Your Home and Motherhood - with Elyse Rooney from the Wholesome Mumma Show

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you feel like you're constantly behind and never know when the cycle of overwhelm, burnout, and exhaustion will end - today's episode is for you! I'm taking you through my 6-step S.I.M.P.L.E. method so you can take control again with small, concrete, sustainable actions to get off the Hot Mess Express and back on track. 

Resources Mentioned:

Hey homeschooling mamas! Check out the Happily Homeschooling Littles Summit taking place from February 19 - March 3, 2024.

Discover strategies that will help you simplify homeschooling, unlock meaningful teaching experiences, and keep your sanity in the process.

Register here to secure your spot!

Related Episodes:

Episode 2: 3 Major Causes of Overwhelm and How to Overcome Them

Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 45: The 3 Levels of Overwhelm with Jessica Jackson from Thriving in Motherhood Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

When we’re overwhelmed, it’s easy to live “by desire” and reach for the coping mechanism of choice rather than living “by design”. In today’s episode, Barb Raveling shares helpful insights into how we can live more intentionally by asking ourselves some insightful questions and using the powerful process of truth journaling.

Barb is a retired homeschool mom of four and the author of eight books, including Freedom from Procrastination and her latest book, Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating. Her top-ranked podcasts, Taste for Truth and the Christian Habits Podcasts, have earned over a million downloads and continue to inspire people to experience the joy of transformation through the renewing of the mind.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Barb on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Learn more about truth journaling here.

Related Episodes:

Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 72: Declutter Your Schedule for a More Intentional Motherhood with Sasha Star Robertson

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you’ve fallen off the decluttering wagon, don’t despair! These 3 questions will help get you back on track and supercharge your decluttering success.

Resources Mentioned:

Don’t miss out on the Chaos to Calm Summit happening from January 29 - February 2! Get your free ticket here.

Related Episodes:

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

Episode 7: Stop Wasting Time Looking for Stuff in Your Home! Follow This Simple Rule Instead

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Do you usually feel like you’re drowning and have no idea how to stay on top of your day? Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast is here to help!

Michelle is a mom of 3 elementary middle school kids & wife to an amazing guy.  She helps Christian working moms have more time in their week so that they can pour into themselves and their families.  When she’s not time management coaching or podcasting she enjoys working out, relaxing, and hanging out with her family and friends.

In today’s episode Michelle shares her 5 productivity hacks to help both moms of young kids and older kids stay on top of their days!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Michelle on her website, Instagram, and her Facebook group for working moms

Starting Tuesday January 16 and ending Sunday, January 28! Leave a podcast review in Apple Podcasts if you haven’t done so already OR if you have left a review or have an Android, show me a screen shot of you sharing the show! You MUST e-mail me the screen shot to [email protected] to be entered into the drawing. The winner will be announced on the podcast episode airing Tuesday, January 30.

Someone will win...it might as well be you!

I am participating in these amazing summits - make sure to check them out!

The Simple Change Summit runs from January 27-28, 2024

Chaos to Calm Summit runs from January 29 - February 2, 2024

Related Episodes:

Episode 21: Is Your To-Do List Out of Control? Here's How to Focus on What Actually Matters - with Jessa Raye from Caught Up in Motherhood

Episode 40: Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

Episode 60: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Sustainable Habits and Routines with Brandy Coffin from The Nourished Mom

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you struggle to declutter and have tried all the tips and tricks, you may need a mindset shift. On today’s episode, you’ll learn the 5 mindset shifts that can help you discover your deepest why and give you the momentum you need for your decluttering journey!

Resources Mentioned:

Workbook for 5 Mindset Shifts To Help You Let Go of Clutter

REMINDER: I’m having a 100K Giveaway to celebrate 100K+ downloads on the podcast! If you love the show and want the chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card, here’s what you need to do!

Starting Tuesday January 16 and ending Sunday, January 28! Leave a podcast review in Apple Podcasts if you haven’t done so already OR if you have left a review or have an Android, show me a screen shot of you sharing the show! You MUST e-mail me the screen shot to [email protected] to be entered into the drawing. The winner will be announced on the podcast episode airing Tuesday, January 30.

I am a part of some amazing summits coming in January! Find out more here:

The Simple Change Summit runs from January 27-28, 2024

Chaos to Calm Summit runs from January 29 - February 2, 2024

Related Episodes:

Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabotaging Your Decluttering Efforts

Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary

Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Does the word “budget” make you cringe? Do you desire to spend money more intentionally, pay down debt, and also have the flexibility to buy that Starbucks latte?

Alli Williams is here to help! Debt-free at 25, Alli married into $154,000 worth of debt and quickly developed a flexible financial plan to help her and her husband pay off debt and reach their goals.

Alli is the mom of 2 boys and is the founder and CEO of FinanciALLI Focused, a financial literacy company helping people create a flexible financial plan they can actually stick to (no deprivation here). She has helped hundreds of people pay off debt, build savings, spend on what they value, invest, and feel confident with their finances. She lives in South Carolina with her family.

On today’s episode we dive into the connection between budgeting and decluttering, how awareness of emotional and spending triggers to help you stick to the budget you’ve set, how frequently to adjust your budget, and several other tactical tips to help you spend and save monetary intentionally.

I know you’re going to love this conversation and learn so much from Alli!

REMINDER: I’m having a 100K Giveaway to celebrate 100K+ downloads on the podcast! If you love the show and want the chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card, here’s what you need to do!

Starting Tuesday January 16 and ending Sunday, January 28! Leave a podcast review in Apple Podcasts if you haven’t done so already OR if you have left a review or have an Android, show me a screen shot of you sharing the show! You MUST e-mail me the screen shot to [email protected] to be entered into the drawing. The winner will be announced on the podcast episode airing Tuesday, January 30.

I am a part of some amazing summits coming up in January! Find out more here:

Moms Who Do It All runs from January 19-16, 2024

The Simple Change Summit runs from January 27-28, 2024

Chaos to Calm Summit runs from January 29 - February 2, 2024

Note: Affiliate links may be included. That means that I receive a small commission if you purchase something using my link. Thank you for supporting the podcast!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Alli on her website and Instagram

Alli has a free course you can take or you can learn more here about her Flourish FinanciALLI Coaching Program

Related Episodes:

Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson

Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Lacking the motivation to declutter? These 10 shocking statistics may make you feel differently about your stuff and provide the motivational boost you need!

Resources Mentioned:

100K Giveaway! If you love the show and want the chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card, here’s what you need to do!

Starting Tuesday January 16 and ending Sunday, January 28! Leave a podcast review in Apple Podcasts if you haven’t done so already OR if you have left a review or have an Android, show me a screen shot of you sharing the show! You MUST e-mail me the screen shot to [email protected] to be entered into the drawing. The winner will be announced on the podcast episode airing Tuesday, January 30.

I am a part of some amazing summits coming up in January! Find out more here:

Moms Who Do It All runs from January 19-16, 2024

The Simple Change Summit runs from January 27-28, 2024

Chaos to Calm Summit runs from January 29 - February 2, 2024

Note: Affiliate links may be included. That means that I receive a small commission if you purchase something using my link. Thank you for supporting the podcast!

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Here are the statistics and sources:

1. In an uncluttered home, there is 40% less housework. (source)
2. The average person spends 2.5 days a year searching for lost items (source)
3. Average American child receives over $6500 worth of toys before they reach their teens (source) but 8 of 10 kids play with 20 toys or fewer (source)
4. Average woman has 103 items of clothing in her closet (source) but considers 21% to be “unwearable” 33% too tight and 24% too loose (78%). In line with Pareto Principle of wearing 20 percent of our clothing 80 percent of the time.
5. The average size of the American home in 2023 was 2469 square feet. has increased from 1740 square feet in 1980 when I was born - 41% increase (see the average the year you were born here). Yet 36% of Americans can’t park a car in their garage (source) and 11% of Americans rent off-site storage for $100 a month (source).
6. 54% of Americans are overwhelmed by clutter and 78% have no idea what to do with it (source).
7. The average American spent $151 per month on impulse purchases in 2023, or over $1800 in a year (source).
8. Clutter impacts your health in a variety of ways - quality of sleep, what you eat (source).
9. We only use 20% of the stuff within our home. (source).
10. Women are more sensitive to disorganization in their homes than men (source).
11. BONUS: Milennials and Gen Z don’t want their parents’ stuff - and your kids won’t probably want your stuff, either! 

Related Episodes:

Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom

Episode 7: Stop Wasting Time Looking for Stuff in Your Home! Follow This Simple Rule Instead

Episode 34: Are Toys Taking Over Your Home? Tackle Toy Clutter with my 5-Step Plan for Busy Moms

Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style

Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary

Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Simplifying and streamlining your home to support you and your family members is incredibly important - but even moreso if you have family members with disabilities or special needs.

On today’s episode I have the pleasure of speaking to Alana Frost from Alana’s Organizing. We talk about how she has simplified, streamlined, and organized her home to support her husband who has a spinal cord injury, how to lovingly support family members who are “unintentionally messy”. (I’m sure you don’t know any of those), and much more!

Alana is the Founder & CEO of Alana's Organizing, a home organization and relocation concierge. She's determined to help busy women efficiently manage their hectic lives, and feel more at peace in their home. Alana is passionate about supporting women as they strive to live their best life. Not only by assisting with their organizing needs but by giving back to support various women's charities that are close to her heart.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Alana on TikTok, Instagram, or her website

Snag her freebie! 10 Mistakes You’re Making When Organizing Your Home

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

I always say you need a system around your stuff…especially the stuff coming into your home. Today I’m sharing my 6-step plan to stop the S.T.R.E.A.M. so you have can calm the chaos and spend less time decluttering!

Resources Mentioned:

50 Questions Minimalists Ask

Related Episodes:

Episode 64: Jumpstart Your Decluttering in 4 Simple Steps with Amy Slenker-Smith from Simply Enough

Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson

Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

Episode 7: Stop Wasting Time Looking for Stuff in Your Home! Follow This Simple Rule Instead

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

What would you do with an extra 5 hours a day? How would you be able to show up for yourself and your family? Do you find yourself escaping the overwhelm of your life by turning to your phone? Are you afraid to look at your Screen Time stats?

On today’s episode, podcast and business coach Stefanie Gass shares her compelling story of how phone addiction was negatively impacting her health and relationships and the practical steps she took to overcome it. Not only did she regain 5 hours back a day and her overwhelm significantly decreased, but she has grown a multi-six figure company without Instagram.

Stefanie Gass is a Christian business and podcast coach, boundary boss, and multi-six-figure CEO. She helps women grow their online businesses and make money online, using podcasting. She is the host of a top 20 globally ranked business podcast, Online Business for Christian Women. She believes it's possible to partner with God to create income and impact without sacrificing your family, faith, or buying into the social media hustle.

I know you’re going to love this conversation filled with practical steps so we can declutter our technology addictions and put our phones in their place!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Stef via her website, podcast, or Facebook community

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Does the new year fill you with hope, or with overwhelm about everything you didn’t accomplish in 2023? Today I’m sharing the ONE mindset shift that is changing how I approach 2024 that will help you overcome overwhelm for good.

Resources Mentioned:

Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg

The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins (and a quick overview video)

Atomic Habits by James Clear

This blog post dives a bit deeper into what we discuss on today’s episode

Related Episodes:

Episode 52: 5 Decluttering Misconceptions That Are Keeping You Stuck in Overwhelm

Episode 57: Want Your Routines to Stick? 3 Habit Hacks You Have to Try!

Episode 3: Before you declutter, you MUST do this first

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Right now you are likely experiencing the post-holiday glow…or the post-holiday spending hangover. And even if you didn’t blow your budget in 2023, you may struggle with impulse purchases. The average American spent $151 per month on impulse purchases in 2023, or over $1800 in a year. If spending money more intentionally in 2024 is one of your goals, today’s episode with Meghan Dwyer is for you.

Meghan is a Certified Financial Planner and host of the Money Isn’t Scary podcast. After spending 15 years watching women take a passive role in the management of their money, she’s on a mission to help them stop playing small. By challenging the societal norms around women and money, Meghan aims to empower women to make money decisions out of a sense of abundance and confidence, rather than scarcity and fear. When Meghan isn’t working, she loves running, writing, and being mom to her two young boys.

On today’s episode, Meghan shares her best tips on developing a values-based spending strategy so you can go into 2024 with confidence - rather than with a bunch of stuff you wish you hadn’t bought from Amazon!

REMINDER: Last days of my GIVEAWAY! If you leave a written review in Apple Podcasts between December 12, 2023 and December 31, 2023 AND send a screenshot of the review ([email protected] or direct message me on Facebook or Instagram), you’ll be in the running for a free autographed copy of my children’s book Little One. Great as a gift for the little ones in your life!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Meghan on her website, her Money Isn’t Scary podcast, on Instagram and Facebook

Meghan’s free workshop for moms - 5 Things All Moms Need to Know About Money

My interview on Meghan’s podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

I’ve been pursuing a simpler, more minimal lifestyle for almost a decade and have learned a lot along the way. But hosting this podcast continues to teach me something new every week! So here’s 23 things I’ve learned about decluttering in 2023.

Last days of my GIVEAWAY! If you leave a written review in Apple Podcasts between December 12, 2023 and December 31, 2023 AND send a screenshot of the review ([email protected] or direct message me on Facebook or Instagram), you’ll be in the running for a free autographed copy of my children’s book Little One. Great as a gift for the little ones in your life!

Resources Mentioned:

Here’s the list of 23 things I learned about decluttering in 2023 with links to all the relevant episodes!

1. I need to always remind myself why I’m holding on, and why I’m letting go. (Episode 3)

2. My emotions and thoughts are not my reality. I can feel overwhelm (vibration in my body) and have a thought, but can always ask if the thought is true. My thoughts are not me. (Episode 82)

3. I can have the courage to understand my values and live in alignment with them, even if they aren’t what everyone else does. (Episode 3)

4. Decluttering unemotional areas first gives me the momentum and the strength of small wins so I can do harder things. (Episode 5)

5. Artificial boundaries, including margins in my day, allow me to live within my capacity. (Episode 6 and Episode 30)

6. What I model to my kids matters. (Episode 18)

7. If decluttering is decision making, clutter is delayed decisions. (Episode 6)

8. Decluttering is reclaiming what is rightfully mine - my time, energy, focus, and attention. (Episode 8)

9. Once I’ve paid for something with money, I don’t have to keep paying for it with my time and energy. I can let go of the guilt and move on. (Episode 9)

10. Keeping aspirational clutter - things that we used to do, that used to fit us - just makes me feel bad about myself. I can let it go knowing that in another season, I may be able to get back to those things but I don’t have to feel bad about my life now. (Episode 10)

11. Just because an item has memories attached, doesn’t mean I need to keep it if the memories aren’t positive ones. (Episode 11)

12.  Perfectionism and procrastination are two sides of the same coin. Not doing it perfectly prevents me from starting, so I’m going to start small and imperfectly, especially with decluttering. (Episode 12 and Episode 73)

13. Your loved ones want you to be happy, not burdened by their stuff. Let go of the guilt. A gift given out of love doesn’t need to be kept out of guilt. (Episode 14)

14. “Just in case” likely means never. Instead, focus on “just for when” items - seasonal, etc. and be realistic about what you actually use and need. (Episode 15)

15. The most powerful questions I can ask myself are “What can I lay down?” and “What unnecessary decisions can I remove from my life?” (Episode 19)

16. Just because I get something for free or a gift does not mean I need to keep it. I am the CEO of my home. (Episode 23)

17. I set the tone for my home and what is acceptable when it comes to clutter and tidying. (Episode 81)

18. You need a system around your stuff or else you’ll continue to feel overwhelmed. (Episode 81)

19. Clutter-free living is not a final destination. It’s a journey and process based upon small, consistent steps. (Episode 52)

20. Thinking about my family being burdened by my stuff if something happens to me may be morbid, but it’s super powerful. (Episode 65)

21. There is nothing I can buy that is going to make me feel better in the long run. Dopamine is fleeting. Peace that comes from a clutter-free home is better than any purchase. (Episode 23)

22. Being present with my kids is more important than sticking to any routine perfectly. (Episode 74)

23. I am worth more than anything I have ever paid for what I own. (Episode 8)

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

What is the connection between our nervous system and how we experience motherhood? How can we process and release our emotions in a healthy way and then teach that to our children? How can we proactively manage our triggers so we can feel less overwhelmed? These are just some of the questions I am diving into today with Michelle Grosser.

Michelle is a Nervous System Expert, Certified Master Life Coach, and host of The Calm Mom Podcast. Through somatic and neuroscience-based modalities, she coaches women through discovering what’s beneath their triggers and emotions, so they can begin their healing journey and find peace in the present. She deeply believes that the most profound thing we can offer our children is our own healing. She and her husband Jeff have two daughters and live in Miami, FL.

In this episode, Michelle shares simple ways we can equip ourselves to recognize nervous system dysregulation by our body’s somatic cues and combat that dysregulation in a “language” that our body understands through somatic techniques. This is such an informative and tactical conversation you don’t want to miss!

GIVEAWAY ALERT! If you leave a written review in Apple Podcasts between December 12, 2023 and December 31, 2023 AND send a screenshot of the review ([email protected] or direct message me on Facebook or Instagram), you’ll be in the running for a free autographed copy of my children’s book Little One. Great as a gift for the little ones in your life!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Michelle via her podcast, website, and Instagram

Find your free Regulation Resources HERE

Take Michelle’s quiz about Your Personality Pattern HERE

Related Episodes:

Episode 76: Dealing with Mom Rage? Simple Steps to Build your Stress Resiliency and Stop Being an Angry Mom with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy

Episode 82: 3 Critical Mindset Tools To Help You Overcome Overwhelm and Be a Calm “Cyclone” Mom with Danielle Thienel

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

These are a few of my favorite things...

Newsflash - minimalists like myself aren't allergic to stuff, or spending money on things that will make our lives better! Today I'm sharing the five things (some of them are even free!) that have helped declutter my mom life! 

GIVEAWAY ALERT! If you leave a written review in Apple Podcasts between December 12, 2023 and December 31, 2023 AND send a screenshot of the review ([email protected] or direct message me on Facebook or Instagram), you’ll be in the running for a free autographed copy of my children’s book Little One. Great as a gift for the little ones in your life!

Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included, which means that I get a small commission if you use my link. Thanks!)

Blog post about why I LOVE my local Buy Nothing Group (and I know you will, too!)

AnyList app

Color Guru - use code OVERWHELM for 10% off your oder

Weekly or Hourly Thriving in Motherhood Planner

Systemize Your Life System

Related Episodes:

Episode 47: Top Tips for Selling on Facebook Marketplace with Melanie Wegener

Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast

Episode 81: Spending Too Much Time Cooking, Cleaning, and Picking Up After Your Family? 3 Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Today

Episode 20: The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide to a Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Steps to Calm Closet Chaos

Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style

Episode 55: Is Your Closet Overflowing with Clothes You Never Wear? Try These 5 Decluttering Hacks

Episode 45: The 3 Levels of Overwhelm with Jessica Jackson from Thriving in Motherhood Podcast

Episode 67: 5 Daily Non-Negotiable Habits That Combat My Anxiety and Overwhelm

Episode 78: Intentional Planning to Combat Overwhelm with Sarah Horgan From Simple + Intentional

Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

What does it mean to be a “cyclone” mom? It means that regardless of external circumstances, you can get your power from a calm center. Today Danielle Thienel from the Peaceful Mind Podcast for Busy Moms is sharing three critical mindset tools that can help you overcome overwhelm - including embracing the “B minus” mom, understanding that overwhelm is a vibration in your body and how your thoughts impact your action (or inaction), and the 50/50 model.

Danielle is a certified life coach who supports faith-filled moms to create balance in their busy lives. She is a wife, mom of three, member of the Catholic Church, author, speaker and host of The Peaceful Mind Podcast for Busy Moms. Her mission is to empower overwhelmed and stressed moms to feel more peace and joy in their busy mom-life so they can maximize their full potential. She does this through sharing her process called The Cyclone Mom Method through her books, courses and life coaching offerings.

Resources Mentioned:

GIVEAWAY! If you leave a written review in Apple Podcasts between December 12, 2023 and December 31, 2023 AND send a screenshot of the review ([email protected] or direct message me on Facebook or Instagram), you’ll be in the running for a free autographed copy of my children’s book Little One. Great as a gift for the little ones in your life!

Connect with Danielle on her website, podcast, Facebook, and Instagram

Danielle’s book The Cyclone Mom Method (I highly recommend it!)

My interview on Danielle’s podcast

Related Episodes:

Episode 2: 3 Major Causes of Overwhelm and How to Overcome Them

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything

Episode 36: Feeling Like “Just” a Mom? 3 Ways Decluttering Reminds You of Who You Are Outside of Motherhood

Episode 45: The 3 Levels of Overwhelm with Jessica Jackson from Thriving in Motherhood Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you feel like you’re spending WAY too much time cooking, cleaning, and picking up after the little (and big) humans that you share your home with, today’s episode is for you! Here’s three mistakes you need to stop making so you can spend more time on what matters to you.

Resources Mentioned:

GIVEAWAY! If you leave a written review in Apple Podcasts between December 12, 2023 and December 31, 2023 AND send a screenshot of the review ([email protected] or direct message me on Facebook or Instagram), you’ll be in the running for a free autographed copy of my children’s book Little One. Great as a gift for the little ones in your life!

AnyList app I use for shopping lists and meal planning

Canva template for dry-erase menus for kids

Simple wood polish using essential oils

Sals Suds Mixing and Dilution Guide

Related Episodes:

Episode 80: Systems to Transform Your Home with Mom of 10 Laura Hernandez of Mama Systems

Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast

Episode 53: Cleaning Doesn’t Have to be Overwhelming! 8 Ways to Make it Stress-Free

Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show

Episode 50: 5 Must-Have Back-to-School Routines for Overwhelmed Moms

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

What are the keys to developing sustainable systems that work for you and your entire family? Today Laura Hernandez, mom of 10 and founder of Mama Systems, is sharing her knowledge about systems including laundry, meal planning, errands, chores, and much more!

Laura is a wife and mama to 10 amazing people. She is the founder of Mama Systems, a coaching business that helps mamas bring peace to their homes through systems so they can be intentional with their people and show up as the best mama possible.

I know you’re going to be blessed by our conversation!

Resources Mentioned:

Real Happy Mom Christmas Giveaway - ends December 9, 2023

If you don’t want to enter the giveaway, there’s also free gifts to enjoy!

Connect with Laura Hernandez on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and her podcast

Laura’s free gift for Moms Overcoming Overwhelm listeners!

Related Episodes:

Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast

Episode 58: Strategies for Smoother Mornings and Being the “Mom in the Arena” with Mollie Donghia from This Evergreen Home

Episode 74: Creating Flexible Systems That Overcome Overwhelm with Katie Keene

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you’ve listened to one episode or all 79, you’re in for a treat today! I’m breaking down my 5-step formula for decluttering success - by following what I call the 5 C’s!

Resources Mentioned:

Check out my nine free resources on my website, including ones to help you with simplifying, decluttering, and living a more intentional life!

Related Episodes:

Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

Episode 64: Jumpstart Your Decluttering in 4 Simple Steps with Amy Slenker-Smith from Simply Enough

Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson

Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom

Episode 65: Could Swedish Death Cleaning Be the Decluttering Motivation You Need? 5 Simple Steps to Get You Started

Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything

Episode 75: The Secret to a Joy-Filled and Clutter-Free Home

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

When we are stressed and overwhelmed, planning is usually the first thing to go by the wayside. But intentional planning doesn’t have to take up a ton of time, and can have incredible benefits!

In today’s conversation, I’m talking again with Sarah Horgan from Simple + Intentional about her best tips for intentional planning to combat anxiety and overwhelm.

Sarah is a full-time teacher, mom and wife who is passionate about helping women change their lives through decluttering. 

After a cancer diagnosis in 2014, she discovered her perfectionism and people pleasing were holding her back and creating a lot of overwhelm. This was also the year she first discovered minimalism and slowly started getting rid of things.

Fast forward to 2018 and becoming a mom. The overwhelm forced Sarah to start examining her relationship with stuff and the big purge began. And she hasn't looked back! 

Now Sarah helps other moms deal with their clutter, get organized and create systems + routines to make life easier.

You can find her on Instagram, her website or in the simple + intentional Facebook community

Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):

Your Color Guru - use code OVERWHELM for 10% off at checkout! 

Weekly or Hourly Thriving in Motherhood Planner

Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy

Related Episodes:

Episode 12: Say Goodbye to Perfectionism and Declutter with Confidence with Sarah from Simple + Intentional

Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time and Be a More Intentional Mom with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans

Episode 67: 5 Daily Non-Negotiable Habits That Combat My Anxiety and Overwhelm

Episode 72: Declutter Your Schedule for a More Intentional Motherhood with Sasha Star Robertson

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

December is almost upon us, and it’s the “snowball” effect of craziness until the end of the year. Are you stressed out yet??

On today’s episode, I’m giving you five much needed permission slips to help you enjoy this holiday season rather than dread it. I hope it blesses you!

Resources Mentioned:

I offer Custom Poetry Services

Experience Gift Ideas

Related Episodes:

Episode 13: Dreading the Influx of Toys After Christmas? 4 Ways to Limit Your Kids’ Presents Without Feeling like a Grinch

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

Episode 67: 5 Daily Non-Negotiable Habits That Combat My Anxiety and Overwhelm

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

I never thought I was an angry person…until I became a mom.

Throughout my own journey with anger, I’ve sought out therapy (including EMDR), medication, and the support of other moms who have gone before me on this journey. I still have moments where I’m triggered by my kids, but things are much better thanks to consistent daily habits that help me with my anger and stress.

Today’s guest, Elizabeth Andreyevskiy has also walked this journey and now she is sharing her best tips for improving our stress resilience and healthy habits to support our nervous system.

Elizabeth is a stress coach for Christian moms. She is the host of Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast and a mom of 4. Elizabeth is super passionate about mental health and emotional wellness in motherhood. She supports stressed Christian moms in overcoming anger and embracing emotional stability, empowering them to leave an emotionally healthy legacy for their children's lives.

I hope that you will be blessed by our conversation!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Elizabeth on her podcast Emotionally Healthy Legacy and learn more about the ways she supports moms on her website

Elizabeth’s free gift to my listeners - 5 Steps to Breaking Free from Mom Rage Shame

Related Episodes:

Episode 1: My Story of Overcoming Overwhelm

Episode 31: Effectively Parenting Strong-Willed Kids When You’re Overwhelmed with Danielle Bettmann from Parenting Wholeheartedly

Episode 39: Anxiety and Overwhelm Impacting Your Motherhood? Focus on The “Foundational Five” and Build Your Stress Resiliency with Rachel Fernandez from The Stressed to Refreshed Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

The secret to a joy-filled and clutter-free home is simple…but not necessarily easy. It’s something that I’ve learned on my decluttering and minimalism journey and I’m so excited to share it with you today!

Resources Mentioned:

Cycle of Minimalism blog post

Related Episodes:

Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabotaging Your Decluttering Efforts

Episode 1: My Story of Overcoming Overwhelm

Episode 25: From “I Don’t Like it Here” to  Rediscovering Joy in Your Home and Motherhood - with Elyse Rooney from the Wholesome Mumma Show

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

When our family life is chaotic, flexible systems and using the power of habits and habit stacking can help us survive - and even thrive - in the most difficult seasons of our motherhood - especially if our kids have special needs. Today I’m talking to Katie Keene, homeschooling mom of five, about her experience balancing everything by leveraging the power of simple systems.

Katie Keene is the host of the top 1% globally rated podcast Her Home and Heart, and host to a membership community of beautiful Christian homeschooling families on the journey to peace at home and generational family success despite the challenges of raising a special needs child.

Her mission is simple: to ensure that no family breaks apart simply due to lack of tools to create a SOLID, peaceful, and joyful family foundation at home.

Katie is most passionate about helping special needs families create strong bonds and deep roots.

Learn more about how she teaches moms to build a successful and joyful home, and to grab coupons, freebies, and links to Katie’s best kept secrets go to https://linktr.ee/familysuccess

Resources Mentioned:

Katie’s Podcast, Her Home & Heart

My interview on Katie’s podcast

Katie’s Facebook Group - Charlotte Mason Homeschool Lifestyle for Christian Families

Connect with Katie on Instagram

Related Episodes:

Episode 50: 5 Must-Have Back-to-School Routines for Overwhelmed Moms

Episode 57: Want Your Routines to Stick? 3 Habit Hacks You Have to Try!

Episode 60: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Sustainable Habits and Routines with Brandy Coffin from The Nourished Mom

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Part Three of your frequently asked questions is here! Today we’re chatting about the connection between perfectionism and procrastination, what to do when you don’t have the energy to declutter, and how to create SIMPLE systems that you can stick with!

Missed Parts One and Two of this series? No worries! I’ve got you, mama!

Episode 69: Listener Questions Answered! Where Do I Start Decluttering? I Don’t Have Any Time to Declutter! How Do I Get My Family On Board?

Episode 71: Listener Questions Answered (Part Two): How to Approach an Overwhelming Room, Too Many Toys, and “Generous” Relatives Who Give Us Stuff We Don’t Need!

Related Episodes:

Episode 69: Listener Questions Answered! Where Do I Start Decluttering? I Don’t Have Any Time to Declutter! How Do I Get My Family On Board?

Episode 71: Listener Questions Answered (Part Two): How to Approach an Overwhelming Room, Too Many Toys, and “Generous” Relatives Who Give Us Stuff We Don’t Need!

Episode 12: Say Goodbye to Perfectionism and Declutter with Confidence with Sarah from Simple + Intentional

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine

Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson

Episode 7: Stop Wasting Time Looking for Stuff in Your Home! Follow This Simple Rule Instead

Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast

Episode 26: Loathe Laundry? Learn to Love it with my 20-Minute System

Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show

Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

Episode 62: Feeling Scattered? Use the Power of Checklists to Declutter Your Mind with Danielle McGeough from the Plan Goal Plan Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

“Show me your calendar, and I’ll show you your priorities.” How does our calendar reflect what matters most to us? How can we simplify our schedules and be more intentional so we can focus on what matters most? These are just a few of the things we chat about on today’s episode with Sasha Star Robertson.

Sasha is an Intentional Living & Biblical Mindset Coach for busy Christian moms, wife of 14 years to her best friend, boy mom x2 (blessed by adoption), travel addict, and Jesus freak. She is the founder of The Intentional Abundance Co., curator of the Life & Goals Planner, & host of the Intentional MomLife with Jesus Podcast.

I hope that you will be blessed by this conversation!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Sasha on her website, Intentional Momlife with Jesus podcast, Facebook, or her Mom Life Balance Facebook group

Find out about Sasha’s Seek First course!

Related Episodes:

Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

We’re back for Listener Questions Part Two! Part One was so much fun, and today I’m answering your questions about how to approach a cluttered room that overwhelms you, what to do with too many toys, and how to deal with “generous” relatives giving you stuff you don’t need!

Resources Mentioned:

You have one more chance to submit a listener question for our FAQ series! E-mail me at [email protected] or leave me a voice message here by Wednesday, November 8 to be considered. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING.

Related Episodes:

Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You

Episode 7: Stop Wasting Time Looking for Stuff in Your Home! Follow This Simple Rule Instead

Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

Episode 63: 3 Creative Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Declutter

Episode 34: Are Toys Taking Over Your Home? Tackle Toy Clutter with my 5-Step Plan for Busy Moms

Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

Episode 13: Dreading the Influx of Toys After Christmas? 4 Ways to Limit Your Kids’ Presents Without Feeling like a Grinch

Episode 59: Your 5-Step Plan to Declutter Unwanted Gifts Guilt-Free

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

*Trigger warning - child loss discussed on today's episode**

Casey Jones @that.minimalist.mom started her minimalist journey over seven years ago, when she realized that she wanted to spend more quality time with her family, but the excess stuff, commitments, and home management responsibilities were getting in the way of a meaningful life.

She decluttered, downsized, and embraced a minimalist lifestyle both in streamlining what she owned but also simplifying her family’s schedule and routines. On today’s episode we talk about her journey, as well as how the foundation of minimalism and simplicity impacted her navigating the loss of her son Colt and the grieving process that followed.

You can connect with Casey on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok where she teaches women to live intentionally, minimally, simply and clutter free to make room for more of what matters.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Casey on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING. Who knows, your question may be answered on an upcoming episode!

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Today I'm sharing the 3 top questions I get from listeners and moms joining my free Facebook group:

1. Where do I start with decluttering?

2. What do I do if I have no time to declutter?

3. How do I get my family members on board?

Do you have a question you want answered on the show? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING.

Related Episodes:

Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You

Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom

Episode 16: “My Husband Doesn’t Want to Get Rid of Anything!” How to Get Your Spouse on Board with Decluttering in 5 Simple Steps

Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Decluttering is hard work, but is made even harder if you keep bringing stuff into your home. Mary Simpson worked 50-80 hours a week and used shopping as a reward until a health scare in early 2020 changed her mindset about stuff and using shopping as entertainment. She realized that we only get one shot at this life, and it’s not the stuff that matters. She and her family downsized and got rid of almost 75% of their belongings as they sought a simpler, more intentional life.

On today’s episode Mary is sharing her amazing story, as well as a four-step process to stop the shopping habit so that you can live more intentionally and prevent clutter before it starts!

You can connect with Mary on Instagram where she shares inspirational tips and advice to those seeking a more minimal-ish life.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Mary on Instagram

Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING. Who knows, your question may be answered on an upcoming episode!

Related Episodes:

Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

Episode 64: Jumpstart Your Decluttering in 4 Simple Steps with Amy Slenker-Smith from Simply Enough

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

One of the best ways I know to overcome anxiety and overwhelm is to be proactive in how I spend my time, rather than reactive to whatever the day throws at me. Today I’m sharing 5 habits I do without fail every day to help me combat anxiety and overwhelm I experience as a busy mom.

Resources Mentioned (may include affiliate links):

Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING. Who knows, your question may be answered on an upcoming episode!

Ashwagandha (NOTE: check with healthcare provider before using any supplements)

Magnesium Breakthrough (NOTE: check with healthcare provider before using any supplements)

Thriving in Motherhood Planner that I’ve used since 2019

The Bible Recap

The Work by Bryon Katie

Related Episodes:

Episode 26: Loathe Laundry? Learn to Love it with my 20-Minute System

Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show

Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine

Episode 50: 5 Must-Have Back-to-School Routines for Overwhelmed Moms

Episode 7: Stop Wasting Time Looking for Stuff in Your Home! Follow This Simple Rule Instead

Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

What does nourishment look like as a busy, overwhelmed mom? How do we simplify nourishing ourselves and our family?

On today’s episode, Kristen Noriega, host of the Baby Weight Nutritionist Podcast is sharing simple, practical nourishment tips to help us replenish what stress and overwhelm depletes in our bodies. Kristen is the busy mom’s go-to for non-diet weight loss and creating a healthy family culture. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, she has been working with moms for over seven years. She is a mom of four littles, military spouse, and Catholic-Christian.

On the Baby Weight Nutritionist Podcast, she drops helpful tips to seamlessly fit fun foods, really good nutrition, and movement that lights you up into the cracks of your day.

Resources Mentioned:

Listen to Kristen’s podcast, Baby Weight Nutritionist

Connect with Kristen on Instagram

Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit Here

Find out more about Kristen’s course, the Baby Weight Loss Blueprint

My 2-Week Gluten-Free Meal Plan with our family favorites

Related Episodes:

Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Swedish death cleaning may seem like strange decluttering motivation, but it can help us to think about how our loved ones wont be burdened by our stuff if we were to pass prematurely. Today I’m reviewing 5 simple steps to get you started on your Swedish death cleaning journey, which may help you connect with your decluttering “deepest why”.

Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson

5 Simple Steps to Start Swedish Death Cleaning Free Resource

A blog article that dives a bit deeper into what I did at 39

Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning show on Peacock

EFFAK (Emergency Financial First Aid Kit) recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

1Password or LastPass for passwords

ScanSnap Scanner

Related Episodes:

Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom

Episode 61 - 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey

Episode 24: Instead of “Does it Spark Joy?” Ask These 4 Questions to Help You Declutter

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

I constantly hear from moms that they have no idea where to start decluttering. And although I have my own ideas (check out Episode 5 for more), I love getting tips from others in the decluttering and simplicity space.

My friend Amy Slenker-Smith from Simply Enough is a living simply coach and writer. She lives near Washington DC with her husband Steve, son Zack, and Zeke the cat. She helps empty nesters and working moms go from overwhelmed, unmotivated, and disorganized to the freeing-feeling of a weight lifted in a clutter-free and organized home.

Today Amy is sharing her four best tips for overwhelmed moms to jumpstart their decluttering efforts! So get ready to get motivated! Let’s do this!

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Amy at Simply Enough, on Facebook or Instagram

Join Amy’s 5 Day Decluttering Challenge

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

The end of the year will be here before we know it - along with the influx of stuff into our home. Now is the BEST TIME to declutter your kids’ stuff. But how do we get them on board? Here are 3 creative tips that can help encourage your kids to declutter, no matter how resistant they might be to the idea!

Resources Mentioned:

US Toy Library Association

Related Episodes:

Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering

Episode 47: Top Tips for Selling on Facebook Marketplace with Melanie Wegener

Episode 34: Are Toys Taking Over Your Home? Tackle Toy Clutter with my 5-Step Plan for Busy Moms

Episode 46: Declutter When Your Kids are Home for the Summer with These 3 Simple Hacks

Episode 13: Dreading the Influx of Toys After Christmas? 4 Ways to Limit Your Kids’ Presents Without Feeling like a Grinch

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you are feeling scattered and overwhelmed, and your to-do list is growing longer by the minute, you probably haven’t utilized the power of checklists. In today’s episode Danielle McGeough from the Plan Goal Plan podcast is breaking down how checklists can be a powerful home management tool to free up your mental space for what matters most!

Resources Mentioned:

Danielle’s podcast Plan Goal Plan

My interview on Danielle’s podcast

Danielle’s Etsy shop with planning resources

Snag your FREE checklists here

The Checklist Manifesto by Atal Gawande

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching