59: Busting Myths About Decluttering

59: Busting Myths About Decluttering

Author: Cloud10 November 19, 2024 Duration: 45:07
If I’ve learned one thing since creating a public platform about decluttering, it’s that a LOT of people have misconceptions about what it means to declutter. So today, we’re getting into 10 decluttering myths and why they’re not true - from “decluttering is wasteful” to “decluttering means you can’t be sentimental.” OTHER EPISODES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Getting Past the "Wasted Money" When Decluttering Sentimental Items Finding the Time to Declutter Home Organization Tips with Kenika Williams Know Your Why Worksheet HERE under "freebies" MORE OF PARING DOWN Paring Down Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠@paring_down⁠ Paring Down Newsletter The L.E.S.S. Express CODES: 40% off luxurious bedsheets & loungewear from Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com - use code PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of Better Help therapy: www.betterhelp.com/paring 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/freeparing 15% off your first order at PACT (sustainable, ethical clothing): https://wearpact.com/ - Use code PARINGDOWN PARING DOWN RESOURCES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram Growth Basics⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Know Your Why Worksheet ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Baby Essentials List⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas⁠ Free Gift Request Email Template Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by their possessions but finds the idea of an empty, stark home equally daunting. Host Shannon Leyko approaches these conversations with the warmth and directness of a close friend, focusing on the mental shifts needed to let go of clutter without adopting an all-or-nothing philosophy. Each episode feels like a supportive chat that acknowledges the emotional weight of our things, whether it's a crowded garage, an overstuffed closet, or a schedule packed with obligations. The discussions move beyond simple organizing tricks to explore a more intentional way of living that can create space-both physically and mentally. Leyko brings in a range of voices, from well-known authors to people navigating everyday challenges, all sharing actionable advice and perspective. This podcast digs into the real reasons we hold on to stuff and how to cultivate a home environment that genuinely serves you. It’s a practical guide for making incremental, sustainable changes that reduce stress, not a rigid doctrine to follow. You’ll find a balanced, compassionate take on creating calm in your living space and your daily routines through realistic steps.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 144

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
Podcast Episodes
52: Getting Past the "Wasted Money" When Decluttering [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:36
If you struggle with decluttering because it feels like watching bags of money go out the door, then this episode is for you! In it, I share not only helpful mindset shifts, but practical ways that decluttering actually…
51: Getting to the Root of Our Clutter with Jenny Albertini [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:36
Who better to help us understand how clutter affects us from a holistic perspective than public health expert, Jenny Albertini? Jenny uses easy to recognize categories (health, home and work/beyond), but pulls in the und…
50: The Guilt & Fear of Decluttering Gifts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:28
"What if they ask me where it is??" "I feel ungrateful." "They expect to see it displayed." These are just a few of the hard issues we dive into on today's episode, because we're talking about parting with items that wer…
49: The Link Between Money Management & Clutter with Brad Nelson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:00
There are two major pieces to living a decluttered life: 1) What we get OUT 2) What we let IN On today's episode with Brad Nelson from Debt Free Dad, we talk about how to make smart choices with our money that not only d…
48: Decluttering Books as a Book Lover [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:49
STOP, book lovers! Don't scoff and say "No way am I listening to this episode because books are something I'll never declutter!" I mean, you can absolutely say that and we can still be friends and it's all good. However,…
47: Motivation to Unplug & Enjoy Life with Eric Moeller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:41
No one wants to end up on their death bed and say, "I wish I hadn't spent so much time on my phone." Founder of FreeWyld vacation cabins, Eric Moeller helps shed light on the importance of unplugging in a practical (not…
46: How We Decluttered Our Garage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:49
Ask and you shall receive! When I polled the audience a few weeks ago about areas you'd like to declutter, lots of you said that your garage or your basement were hanging over your heads. Sometimes these huge projects ca…
45: Determining Your Priorities with Ashli Pollard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:21
Paring down what's important in our life sounds nice and all, but HOW? So often, pretty much everything feels important. We'd love to say that not everything is a priority, but most of the time it can feel anxiety-provok…
44: Brainstorming Solutions to Clutter Problem Areas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:12
Do you have an area of your house that can't seem to stay decluttered or organized no matter what you do? Same. Today I walk you through the four biggest clutter problem areas in my own home, and hope that you find inspi…