The Decluttered Mom Podcast

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026: Mindset in Motherhood Jan 24, 2023

Show notes

When people talk about mindset shifts, it can be great, or it can be a little toxic. If we start thinking that everything in our life needs to be perfect and we always need to be positive, it could bring up a negative view of ourselves when that doesn’t happen. That isn’t real life! You can apply a mindset shift in a way that is healthy, and that will benefit you and your family.

In this episode, Diana discusses a favorite mindset shift that she applies to motherhood to help slow down, appreciate, and be present in the moment.

We’ll also discuss:

How Diana approached her life and business in the past.
The switch from “have to” to “get to.”
Why talking about mindset relates to decluttering.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep026

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

025: Memory Boxes Jan 17, 2023

Show notes

Have you ever wondered what to do with the sentimental items you decide to keep after decluttering? When we talk about decluttering, it doesn’t mean getting rid of everything. Save items that remind you of a memory or a time in your life. What is saved will look different for everyone but having a process for these items makes it easier to store them and keep them safe.

In this episode, Diana shares two types of memory boxes she uses in her family.

We’ll also discuss:

Using photo boxes for each member of the family
What type of things Diana has in her memory box
School memory boxes for the kids

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: http://www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep025

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

024: Declutter Digital Photos Jan 10, 2023

Show notes

Does the thought of your digital photos overwhelm you? With our phones always with us, we take more pictures and videos than ever. All the duplicates, blurry photos, random screenshots, and similar photos can add up! Then there are so many photos we don’t do anything with because the great pictures get lost in the clutter.

In this episode, Diana shares two simple methods to help you declutter your digital photos.

We’ll also discuss the following:

Our 5-Day Decluttering Challenge was the biggest we’ve ever had! Get $100 off until midnight on Thursday, January 12. Visit www.dianarene.com/jan23 for all the details.
Declutter your digital photos daily by searching for today’s date and pulling up all the prior year’s photos from that date. Then you can decide what to do what those photos, delete duplicates, organize them into albums, or do something with all those screenshots.
Use technology to help you declutter. These are two apps to help you clean up your digital photos.
- Slidebox Photo Manager - Manual photo management (iPhone or Android)
- Gemini Photos - Clean up your Camera Roll (iPhone only)

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

023: Clutter is Stealing Your Time Jan 03, 2023

Show notes

It’s the new year's first episode, which means it’s a fresh start! Diana is excited about 2023 and all her ideas to help you this year.

As a busy mom, having excess creates more challenges in many ways you might not think of right away. And when you declutter, you see benefits in more areas of your life than just your home.

In this episode, Diana discusses three ways clutter is stealing the little free time you have as a busy mom.

We’ll also discuss:

What happens to your home when someone in your family is sick
How much time do you spend looking for things because stuff doesn’t have a dedicated spot in your home
The amount of time you spend picking up all the time
Clutter causes us to be overwhelmed, and then we tend to get stuck in a paralysis mode

We have the biggest decluttering challenge starting January 1st! It only happens twice a year, and the January challenge always has the most progress.

It’s not too late to register for the FREE 5-Day Decluttering Challenge from January 1st - 5th

https://www.dianarene.com/jan23-challenge

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep023

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

022: The One Resolution You Need Dec 27, 2022

Show notes

If you celebrate Christmas or any holiday in December, towards the end of the year, moms can be in full exhaustion mode. You’ve likely been in go, go, go mode since Halloween, and now the new year is right around the corner. There’s hope for a new beginning—a fresh start. When you decide what your resolution, or goal, will be for the new year, decluttering is the one resolution you need.

When you think of anything that you want to achieve, whether it be improving your health, relationships, education, or any aspect of your life… it’s all going to be influenced by decluttering.

In this episode, Diana discusses why ruthlessly decluttering your home should be your 2023 New Year Resolution.

We’ll also discuss:

What this Christmas season has been like for Diana and her family
Resolutions can be hard to stick to, but the feeling that you can do anything you want to do, or be anything you want to be, keep us trying resolutions year after year.
How ruthlessly decluttering doesn’t make your life perfect, but it lowers the baseline stress level and becomes a game-changer for your home and you!

We have the biggest decluttering challenge starting January 1st! It only happens twice a year, and the January challenge always has the most progress.

https://www.dianarene.com/jan23-challenge

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: http://www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep022

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

021: Reduce Holiday Stress Dec 20, 2022

Show notes

We’re back! Diana and her family moved during the break. There was so much to manage between the old house, new house, contractors, sick kids, and all the things! But she’s mostly unpacked and so excited to be back this week! After a longer-than-expected break, Diana is back just in time for a holiday episode.

It’s Christmas week, and if you celebrate, you know how wonderful and magical it can feel but also so overwhelming and stressful at the same time. Moms have an unfair amount of things they have to do to make it magical for everyone else.

In this episode, Diana shares ways to reduce the overwhelm and stress around the holidays.

We’ll also discuss:

The holidays look different depending on the season of life you’re in, and you have permission to do less. You do not have to do it all.
There can be too much of a good thing! Try to “declutter” your holiday season.
Are there things you can delegate or ask for help with? Do that. If not for this year, make notes of what you can do for next year.

We have the biggest decluttering challenge starting January 1st! It only happens twice a year, and the January challenge always has the most progress.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/eo021

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

020: Cutting Back Social Media Oct 04, 2022

Show notes

Have you ever caught yourself switching from one social media app to another and thought it was wayyyy too long?? You start on Instagram, then that get’s boring, then you switch to TikTok, then that gets boring, then it’s on to Facebook, and then you switch to Reddit. It just goes on! It’s almost like an instinctual need to keep consuming information and getting that next dopamine hit.

In this short episode, Diana shares an app that’s helped her drastically reduce the time she spends on social media.

We’ll also discuss:

If you want to hear how Diana tries not to pick up her phone, listen to Ep010: Tech Boundaries
After trying other techniques like Apple’s screentime, Diana found an app called “one sec.”
Why this new app has helped Diana stop mindlessly scrolling and forced her to pause for a minute and switch to something a healthier way to spend her time.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: http://www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep020

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

019: 2 Quick Organizational Tips Sep 27, 2022

Show notes

Do your kids love reading and have many books at home? Or maybe you want your kids to love reading but don’t want books all over the place. Diana shares how she manages her kids' book collection. She also discusses a change she made with their family board games and how it freed up space in her front hall closet.

In this episode, Diana shares two quick organizational tips when it comes to books and board games that can easily be implemented in your home.

We’ll also discuss:

Using a Kindle for both kids and adults
What happens when you add books to your home after you’ve started a routine
How having a decent amount of board games doesn’t have to take up lots of space

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: http://www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep019

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

018: Kids Decluttering Advice Sep 20, 2022

Show notes

Diana talks with a VERY SPECIAL guest on this episode. Her eight-year-old daughter, also known as Miss 8! She shares some great tips on decluttering and organizing.

In this special guest episode, Diana and her daughter, Miss 8, discuss five valuable tips to help you and your kids while decluttering.

They’ll also discuss:

Ways to organize your special items and collections
How it feels when your home is decluttered
When to know if it’s time to donate a toy and make another child happy

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: http://www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep018

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

017: Dealing with Toys as Gifts Sep 13, 2022

Show notes

Today Diana answers a question that she gets pretty often. How do I get people to stop buying so many gifts? It’s a tricky question and situation to navigate. People like showing love to others through gift gifting, and they get excited to see your kids happy opening the gift. No one wants to offend someone or create other issues. But you also don’t want more stress than needed when you’re on your journey to simplify.

In this episode, Diana shares how to address gift givers and the amount, or types, of gifts your loved ones give to your children.

We’ll also discuss:

How to have the tough conversation in a non-confrontational way while remembering why they are giving our kids gifts in the first place
How to recommend experience gifts and how to introduce them to your kids. Here’s a blog post from last Christmas that includes a FREE experience gift guide!
One great tip that will let gift givers still buy toys, but they won’t end up in your home.

If you want to be Decluttered by the Holidays, join Minimal-ish Starts Here to be included in our LIVE decluttering round that starts September 18. Click here to become a member!

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do list
How to declutter in an effective and efficient way
Guest interviews
Deep dives on specific topics

Get the show notes and transcription here: http://www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep017

Find Diana Rene on social media:
Instagram: @the.decluttered.mom
Facebook: @the.decluttered.mom
Pinterest: @DianaRene

Are you ready to toss things, but don't know where to start? Grab my list of 15 things so you can Declutter Without Thinking! And find all of my free resources here.

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