How to start decluttering when you’re overwhelmed — one 15-minute step at a time #159

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Feel like your clutter is shouting at you every time you walk past it? Wondering how to even begin when you're already stretched too thin?

If you’re staring down piles of paper, bursting drawers, or random bags of “deal with later” and thinking, I can’t do this right now—I see you.

This episode is for you.

Because starting is the hardest part. Especially when your brain is fried, the kids need you, and the mess just feels like too much. You’re not lazy. You’re not bad at this. You’re overwhelmed—and there’s a reason for that.

In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing exactly how to begin when even the thought of tidying feels impossible.
No 5-hour organizing sessions.
No Pinterest-perfect storage hacks.
Just real, doable declutter strategies that work in 15-minute bursts—even if you’ve failed before.

You’ll hear how home organization doesn’t have to mean all or nothing. And how taking one small, intentional action can shift your whole day (and lower your cortisol, too). Whether you’re buried in paperwork, drowning in toys, or just don’t know where to begin—this is the nudge you’ve been waiting for.

Imagine this: You clear one surface. You feel better. You believe in yourself again.
That’s the KonMari spark we’re after—not perfection, just progress.

Ready to stop avoiding and start breathing again?
Tune in now. This is the episode that gets you moving.

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1. Welcome to Clutter-Free Living (00:00:00)

2. Why Paper Piles Persist (00:02:07)

3. The Science of Clutter Stress (00:05:21)

4. Building Trust Through Tiny Wins (00:07:31)

5. Join the Paper Reset Challenge (00:09:24)

6. Remembering You're Not Broken (00:11:56)