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

When it comes to decluttering, you need to ask yourself some tough questions. Marie Kondo made this type of questioning popular with her favorite: “Does it spark joy?” While this may work for some items, I personally don’t think it’s a very helpful litmus test for deciding what to keep and what to toss. So today I’m sharing four lesser-known, but powerful questions that I use regularly in my own decluttering practice that will help you declutter more effectively. 
GIVEAWAY ALERT! Between February 16, 2023 when this episode airs and February 20th at midnight Eastern time (EST), If you leave a rating and written review in Apple Podcasts, take a screen shot of it before you submit it and send it to me at @simplebyemmy either on Instagram or Facebook, you will be entered in a drawing for a free one-hour coaching session with me, valued at $47. You can find out more about what my coaching sessions include here.
 
Resources Mentioned:
50 Questions Minimalists Ask
5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter
Instead of “Does it Spark Joy?”, Ask This Question When Decluttering
 
Episodes Mentioned: 
Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things
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 to Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock
Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time to Declutter
Episode 14: Is Your Family Pressuring You Into Holding Onto Stuff You Don’t Want? Say Goodbye to Guilt with These 3 Tips
 
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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

23 // Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

If you search for decluttering tips in Pinterest, you will find hundreds of ideas, decluttering challenges, and the like. But what you won’t find as much as is how to prevent excess stuff that becomes clutter from coming into your house in the first place. Recommending that people buy less is not supported by our consumerist culture.
The hard truth is that if you want to stop constantly decluttering, you have to be more intentional and, dare I say ruthless, with what you are bringing into your home. You have to be mindful of the still small voice that is questioning your purchases in the moment. 
In today’s episode, I share the three things you need to STOP doing in order to get out from under your clutter. 
 
Resources Mentioned:
Toy Survey
Unroll.me
Buy Nothing Groups
Freecycle
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 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 - > 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

22 // Marie Kondo Didn’t “Give Up” on Tidying. Here’s What She Gave Up On - and 3 Ways You Can Do the Same

On January 26th, 2023, a Washington Post article about Marie Kondo, the patron saint of decluttering and tidying, was anything anyone could talk about on my Facebook and Instagram feeds.
 
Was it true? Had Marie Kondo, whose career exploded because of her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, truly “given up” on the very thing she said was life-changing now that she was a mom of three?
 
Reading the clickbait titles of online articles like these, it seemed to be true:
 
“Marie Kondo’s House is Messy. Should You Give Up on Being Tidy, Too?”
“Marie Kondo has Finally Realized What it Costs to Be Tidy - and Like Me, Has Decided to Chill the Hell Out”
But in reading the Washington Post article itself, and looking at Kondo’s exact words, I’m not planning to let go of the decluttering and tidying systems in my home that help support my physical, emotional, and mental health. Kondo isn’t giving up on tidying in the sense that her house is going to be in the next episode of Hoarders. On the contrary, she has given up on something far more important. She has given up on unrealistic expectations, and issue that plagues me and pretty much every mom I’ve ever met. 
So in today’s episode, we’re going to see Marie Kondo’s words for what they are and learn about the three things she can teach us about letting go of unrealistic expectations to live a life that truly sparks joy.
 
Resources Mentioned:
Washington Post Article about Marie Kondo
 
Episodes Mentioned: 
Episode 17: Decluttering Our Self-Talk with Julia Ubbenga from Rich in What Matters
Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom
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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 // 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

If your to-do list is never-ending, and you have no idea where to start, this episode is for you. Jessa Raye is a wife, mom, time management coach, and the host of the Caught Up in Motherhood Podcast. She shares how her son’s medical complications caused her to re-evaluate her priorities and start living in alignment with what was most important. She also shares an eye-opening exercise which is the MOST effective way to see if you are living in alignment with YOUR values, as well as her top tips to tame that to-do list and give yourself heaps of grace in the process. 
You can find out more about Jessa via her website, including her time management coaching services for overwhelmed moms. She is also active on Instagram and has a free Facebook community you can join!
My interview on Jessa's podcast about clutter
My interview on Jessa's podcast about spring cleaning
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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

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

One of the main questions I get from moms is about how to simplify and streamline their wardrobe. We’ve all been there - our closets are stuffed with clothes and yet we have “nothing to wear”. As an overwhelmed mom, we don’t want to spend a lot of time and energy on getting dressed, and oftentimes we leave our closets feeling frazzled and depressed. 
Today I’m going to share my five best tips for curating your closet and saying goodbye to the chaos. Getting dressed is something we all need to do, but it does not need to drain your energy!
Resources Mentioned:
Your Color Guru: use code OVERWHELM for 10% off at checkout!
Project 333 by Courtney Carver
Everyday Style Capsule Guides by Jennifer Mackey Mary
Momiform Style Society by Jammie Baker
Episodes Mentioned: 
Episode 3: Before you declutter, you MUST do this first
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 to Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock
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 - > 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

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

Did you know that every day we supposedly make 35,000 decisions (although my guess is that it’s higher for moms)? If you’re going through your days exhausted, burnt out, and not sure how you’re going to find an ounce of energy to declutter anything, I have an idea what the culprit may be. Too much stuff means too many choices and too many decisions, which causes decision fatigue! In today’s episode I’m going to talk about the three reasons why unnecessary decisions are stealing your energy and what we can do about it. 
Join the free Facebook group! I help you one-on-one with your decluttering journey with short, doable challenges! 
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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

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

Do your kids want to keep EVERYTHING? Not sure how to even approach decluttering with them, but don’t want to throw out everything when they’re sleeping (no matter how much you’re tempted). Today I share my best three tips about how to get your kids (yes YOUR kids) on board with decluttering. 
There’s still time to participate in the giveaway for Julia Ubbenga’s course Declutter Your Life NOW. If you leave a written review on Apple Podcasts for this podcast between January 5 and January 11th at midnight EST, and send me a screen shot by Instagram or Facebook so I know who you are, you will be entered into a drawing to win ALL the videos. As a reminder, it includes all the teaching videos and an in-depth video tour of her minimalist home. But you have to send me the screenshot of your Apple Podcasts review because otherwise it’s your Apple ID name like happymommy321 or fivekidsnonaps and I have no idea who you are!
Resources Mentioned:
 
8 Minimalist Values to Pass Onto Your Kids - Instagram Post
Physical Boundaries in my Kids’ Rooms - Instagram Reel
Kids Artwork Purgatory - Instagram Reel
Article: Are You Offering Your Children Too Many Choices?
 
Episodes Mentioned: 
Episode 17: Decluttering Our Self-Talk with Julia Ubbenga from Rich in What Matters
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 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 - > 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

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

Decluttering our homes is important, but what about the negative thoughts cluttering our minds and hearts? How many times have you thought, “I’m a bad mom” or “I wish I could just get myself together”. Today on the podcast, I am thrilled to have Julia Ubbenga from Rich in What Matters. Julia shares her story of how she discovered simplifying and minimalism in the midst of postpartum depression and $40,000 of credit card debt. She then shares her best tips for decluttering self-talk for overwhelmed moms. 
Julia Ubbenga is a freelance journalist whose teachings on minimalism, simplicity, and intentional living have reached thousands of people worldwide through her blog Rich in What Matters and her course Declutter Your Life NOW. Julia practices what she preaches in her Kansas City home with her husband, and four kiddos. You can connect with her on Instagram.
In addition to Julia’s blog, which provides weekly inspiration to your inbox, she is also offering an exclusive giveaway to listeners of the Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast! If you leave a written review on Apple Podcasts for this podcast between 5 AM EST on December 29 when this airs, until Wednesday, January 4 at midnight EST, you will be entered into a drawing to win ALL the videos to Julia’s new course “Declutter Your Life NOW.” It includes all of her teaching videos on how to rid your home and heart of clutter NOW and an in-depth video tour of her minimalist home. It is a $150 value - 32 videos, 4 hours of content. 
Just take a screen shot of your review and message me at @simplebyemmy either on Instagram or Facebook to be entered in the drawing. The winner will be announced on the podcast episode airing January 5th, 2023. 
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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

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

What if you have done the hard work of shifting your mindset and finally feel ready to go full steam ahead on your decluttering journey, but your family isn’t anywhere close?
The number one question I get when I speak to moms groups is: “How do I get my spouse on board with decluttering?” It’s a tricky question for sure, but one that I’m happy to tackle! Based upon my own experience and the experience of others who have tread this path already, I have five simple steps to share.
Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom
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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

15 // These 3 Words are Sabotaging Your Decluttering Efforts

There are so many roadblocks to decluttering that we’ve spoken about in previous episodes - how long we’ve owned something, how much we paid for it, thinking that we might use it “someday” or we “should” keep it because it’s sentimental, or belonged to a family member.
But there is one huge roadblock that we’re going to dive into today - something we tell ourselves over and over again. In fact, the two guys who call themselves The Minimalists say that these are the 3 most dangerous words in the English language. Can you guess what they are? We’re going to chat about them and how we can shift our mindset to kickstart our decluttering efforts in a powerful way. 
Episodes Mentioned: 
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 to Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock
Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom
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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