Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization

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 info@simplebyemmy.com 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! Cheering Sound Effect from Pixabay Here are the statistics and sources: In an uncluttered home, there is 40% less housework. (source) The average person spends 2.5 days a year searching for lost items (source) 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) 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. 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). 54% of Americans are overwhelmed by clutter and 78% have no idea what to do with it (source). The average American spent $151 per month on impulse purchases in 2023, or over $1800 in a year (source). Clutter impacts your health in a variety of ways - quality of sleep, what you eat (source). We only use 20% of the stuff within our home. (source). Women are more sensitive to disorganization in their homes than men (source). 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 *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  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

16 Jan 202415min

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 *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  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

11 Jan 202426min

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 *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  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

9 Jan 202414min

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 *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  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

4 Jan 202434min

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 *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  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

2 Jan 202413min

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 (info@simplebyemmy.com 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 *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  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

28 Dec 202330min

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 (info@simplebyemmy.com 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) *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  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

26 Dec 202312min

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 (info@simplebyemmy.com 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 *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  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

21 Dec 202333min