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
133: Using Our 5 Senses to Create Joy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:26
We often take our senses for granted, and rarely think about how to intentionally use them to create more joy in our lives! So today, we talk about: • An overview to better understand all of our senses (beyond the primar…
132: How Minimalism Makes You Better at Your Job with Chris Lovett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:39
Today we welcome on Chris Lovett to talk about minimalism in the workplace, or as he calls it "corporate minimalism": • How did Chris' personal journey with decluttering lead him to corporate minimalism? • Who is respons…
131: Decluttering Guilt, Our Adoption Story, & Great Teachers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:00
In this Chai Chat, I answer these listener questions: • How to get through guilt of all the things I wastefully bought that I uncover when declutter? - Gwen • Tell us more about your adoption story. - Rachel Plus I give…
129: How to Declutter Your Closet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:05
Decluttering clothes is a unique challenge. So today, I cover: • 7 major reasons decluttering our closet feels complicated • 3 easy-to-remember and wildly helpful mindset shifts • 3 practical steps to decluttering your c…
127: 5 Science-Backed Ways to Get Out of an Emotional Slump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:19
Welcome to the VERY first Good Stuff episode on the Paring Down podcast!! For the next 10 weeks, we'll be exploring how to design our lives around joy. To kick things off, today I share 5 science-backed strategies for pr…
126: ADHD Decluttering & Organization Tips with Libbi Moore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:18
- How do you avoid getting distracted by what you find when decluttering? - How do you stop using piles as reminders? - What if you like trying new hobbies regularly? We're talking through all these questions for people…
125: 7 Simple Living Lessons from Life in Alaska [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:13
This episode was so fun to make! Not only do I get to share some fascinating tidbits about the state of Alaska and what it's like to live here, I share 7 lessons I've learned about simple living from life in such a remot…
124: Stop Feeling Stressed by Your House with Katy Joy Wells [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:05
Fellow podcaster and new author, Katy Joy Wells, joins Paring Down today to talk about creating a home that doesn't stress you out. We cover: • Do you need to be a homebody or full-time homemaker to care about making hom…