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611 - How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 1 Apr 02, 2024

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Do you ever feel like you have to be the woman who does it all and are failing miserably? Join Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy champion Tonya Kubo, as they discuss the concept of mental load and working that “third shift.” They’ll talk about:

Why lack of available brain bandwidth is not the same as laziness
The reason “I should” isn’t really helpful
Dividing household responsibilities without resorting to outdated stereotypes

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610 - Why "I Work Better Under Pressure" Doesn't Really Work Mar 26, 2024

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In this continuation of last week’s episode, Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory dig into the process of procrastination and how it is hurting all of us. In addition to defining the procrastination responses of Freeze and Fawn, they discuss the difference between working under pressure and pre-deciding. Kathi and Cheri describe how they use the concept of pre-deciding to live a life that reflects their values instead of living a life of fear. That’s what they want for you too! Listen for the steps of pre-deciding as well as other ways to break the procrastination cycle, such as:

How to permit yourself to not finish a decluttering project
How to move the goalpost when it comes to decluttering
How to be a good steward of your most precious resource

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You Don’t Have to Try So Hard: Ditch Expectations and Live Your Own Best Life

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Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity

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609 - The Myth of Productivity Under Pressure Mar 19, 2024

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Do you find yourself putting off uncomfortable tasks?

Maybe you tell yourself that you work better under pressure...but does the work you produce under stress turn out better, or is it just done?

In this episode, Kathi and her three-time co-author Cheri Gregory discuss the “pressure paradox.” Listen in as they rethink the myth of productivity under pressure, as well as discussing:

Is procrastination based in fear?
Priming your brain for your project
How to avoid living in a state of constant triage

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You Don’t Have to Try So Hard: Ditch Expectations and Live Your Own Best Life

Books by Kathi Lipp & Cheri Gregory:

Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity

Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group

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608 - Should You Declutter When Life is Just too Much? Mar 12, 2024

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A life-changing event happens like a new job, a new baby, a change in health, or any number of circumstances. You find yourself struggling with what to do with items in your space and wondering if this is a typical response.

If you have ever felt like that, this episode has the encouragement and strategies you need.

Join Kathi Lipp and her co-host and Clutter-Free Champion Tonya Kubo as they deep dive into decluttering when life feels overwhelming. Tonya recently lost two family members in a short period. She discusses how she helped her extended family deal with sentimental items while acknowledging that everyone has a different timeline when it comes to sorting through these items. Kathi and Tonya give helpful insights into decluttering when life feels like it is just too much with thoughts such as:

Circumstances may change, but the clutter challenges are the same.
Permitting yourself time to just sit with the items is okay.
How the definition of clutter changes based on life transitions.

As Kathi mentioned in the episode, she has a free resource for you! Receive your Checklist for Decluttering When Moving or Downsizing by signing up for her newsletter here.

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607 - Super Practical Strategies for Decluttering Mar 05, 2024

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Are decluttering decisions breaking your brain? Are perfectionist tendencies keeping you from making progress? Tune in as Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy cheerleader Tonya Kubo, discuss:

Overcoming the overwhelm
Making your minutes work for you

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606 - The Container Principle Feb 27, 2024

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We all have stuff we want to keep, whether for daily use or for posterity. The question is, do we have room for it? How much is too much?

Don't let your abundance take over your abode. Tune in to hear Kathi and Roger as they discuss:

How to contain t-shirts, tech goo, and other treasures
What qualifies as a container, anyway?

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605 - Why Your Perfectionism is Keeping You Stuck in Clutter (and What You Can do About it) Part 2 (Feb 20) Feb 20, 2024

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When you bring a new item into your space, do you struggle with where to put it?

Have you ever uttered a sentence like this to yourself? “Why don’t I know where this goes?”

Kathi Lipp and three-time co-author, friend, and frequent co-host Cheri Gregory are here to help. In this episode, they finish a two-part conversation about the straight line between perfectionism and clutter. Cheri speaks from an HSP (highly sensitive person) perspective and someone who struggles with perfectionism. She gives us some real-life advice from her recent kitchen and office remodel. Listen in as Kathi and Cheri discuss the connection between perfectionism and clutter, as well as:

When is it time to let things go?
What is valuable enough for you to store?
What is anti-perfectionism and how to use it to make decisions

Cheri Gregory mentioned using anti-perfectionism before purchasing a new office chair. Here’s the picture she promised us!

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Meet Our Guest: Cheri Gregory Links Mentioned:

You Don’t Have to Try So Hard: Ditch Expectations and Live Your Own Best Life

Books by Kathi Lipp & Cheri Gregory:

Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity

Kathi Lipp's Clutter-free Academy Facebook Group

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604 - Why Your Perfectionism Is Keeping You Stuck in Clutter (And What You Can do About it) Part 1 Feb 13, 2024

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Do you hesitate to start a decluttering project because you feel like you don’t have the time or resources to finish it?

You might be struggling with an underlying cause of clutter which is perfectionism.

Kathi Lipp and three-time co-author and frequent co-host Cheri Gregory start a two-part conversation about the straight line between perfectionism and clutter. Cheri speaks from an HSP (highly sensitive person) perspective and someone who struggles with perfectionism. Listen in as Kathi and Cheri discuss the connection between perfectionism and clutter, as well as:

How to get away from all-or-nothing thinking
The myth of form over function
What procrastination might be telling you

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Meet Our Guest: Cheri Gregory Links Mentioned:

You Don’t Have to Try So Hard: Ditch Expectations and Live Your Own Best Life

Books by Kathi Lipp & Cheri Gregory

Overwhelmed: How to Quiet the Chaos and Restore Your Sanity

Kathi Lipp's Clutter-free Academy Facebook Group

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603 - The Great Freezer Cleanout Feb 06, 2024

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When it’s time to make dinner, do you fall prey to the game of “Freezer Roulette?”

Do you find yourself pulling out a container of presumably edible, yet completely unidentifiable frozen food, wondering:

What is that?
How long has it been there?
Do I really want to eat that?

Join Kathi and Roger Lipp for tips and tricks to organize your freezer and save yourself time, money, and hassle.

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FoodSafety.gov

Milwaukee gloves

Upright freezer with drawer organization

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