Episodes

  • 158 // Declutter Your Bedroom Step-by-Step - A Coaching Call with Natalie Cook

    158 // Declutter Your Bedroom Step-by-Step - A Coaching Call with Natalie Cook
    Sep 26 2024
    Want to be a fly on the wall during one of my virtual coaching sessions? Today I’m coaching Natalie Cook with how to approach her bedroom! Natalie wants her bedroom to be her sanctuary but struggles with a small closet and too much stuff. I hope you enjoy the conversation! *Current pricing for virtual and in-person decluttering + organizing coaching is going up October 1! Book your session today!* Resources Mentioned: **Review Giveaway ends September 30th!** Sponsored by Simple by Emmy LLC 💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash? 💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend? I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, only 9 people have entered! If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance! If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry (3 share entries max!) Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at info@simplebyemmy.com between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1! If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. check out this short tutorial! Related Episodes: Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home! Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox Episode 133: The Exact Step-by-Step Process I Use to Declutter My Home in Less Time *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://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 and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    33 mins
  • 157 // 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them)

    157 // 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them)
    Sep 24 2024
    A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking caused by the tendency of the human brain to simplify information through personal experiences and preferences. What that means for decluttering our stuff? We hold onto what we don’t need! In today’s episode, I’m reviewing 7 of the most prevelant cognitive biases causing you to hold onto clutter and what we can do to overcome them!Resources Mentioned: **Review Giveaway ends September 30th!** 💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash? 💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend? I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, 8 people have entered! If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance! If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry! Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at info@simplebyemmy.com between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1! If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. check out this short tutorial! Coaching Pricing Going Up! *Current pricing for virtual and in-person decluttering + organizing coaching is going up October 1! Book your session today!* A recent article from Rich in What Matters which dives into some of these cognitive biases A great article in Becoming Minimalist about loss aversion Related Episodes: Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time To Declutter Episode 9: Stop Holding Onto Stuff Because of What You Paid for It! 3 Tips to Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock Episode 125: Struggle To Let Go of Stuff? THIS May Be Sabotaging Your Decluttering Success Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks You HAVE to Try Episode 129: Stop Believing These 10 Myths and Get Back on Track with Decluttering *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@simplebyemmy *** 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 that comes out every Friday and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    13 mins
  • 156 // Simple Chore Systems for Neurodivergent Moms (and Kids!) - with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom

    156 // Simple Chore Systems for Neurodivergent Moms (and Kids!) - with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom
    Sep 19 2024
    Have you ever attempted to follow a cleaning schedule - but failed? Do you buy planners and never use them? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to chores, cleaning, tidying, or home management in general! We need to create chore systems that work WITH our brain! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom all about her best tips for approaching chores with self-compassion, especially if you are neurodivergent or have neurodivergent kiddos! Kelly has five kiddos ranging from 1 to 13 and started her simple living journey after her third child was born, when she realized that routines were needed in order to keep her sanity! She provides practical tips to help moms make their home lives easier. She writes over on Substack and has free and paid posts for those who need more support - offering tips, printables, audios, and more! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Connect with Kelly on Instagram and subscribe to her newsletter on Substack, where you can get her chore checklists for free when you sign up! How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis LPC Order From Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD by Jaclyn Paul *2 Year Pod-iversary Review Giveaway! Ends September 30!* 💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash? 💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend? I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, 3 people have entered! If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance! If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry! Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at info@simplebyemmy.com between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1! If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com and I can send you a short tutorial! Related Episodes: Episode 62: Feeling Scattered? Use the Power of Checklists to Declutter Your Mind with Danielle McGeough from the Plan Goal Plan Podcast Episode 123: 5 Simple Home Management Systems You CAN Stick With Episode 124: The Rise of ADHD in Women and How to Be More Productive When Focus is a Challenge - with Alicia Cohen *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://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 and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    31 mins
  • 155 // Are You an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel? How Your Tendency Impacts Your Decluttering Approach

    155 // Are You an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel? How Your Tendency Impacts Your Decluttering Approach
    Sep 17 2024
    In her book The Four Tendencies, author and podcaster Gretchen Rubin outlines her personality framework based upon how you respond to internal and external expectations. Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels approach decluttering and organizing differently, which Rubin outlines briefly in her book Outer Order, Inner Calm. Today I dive a bit more into Rubin’s four tendencies and provide some additional recommendations on how to create a personalzed decluttering plan based upon your type! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Four Tendencies Quiz Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness by Gretchen Rubin The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How To Make Your Life Better (and Other People’s Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin The Minimalists’ Mins Game *2 Year Pod-iversary Review Giveaway! Ends September 30!* 💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash? 💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend? I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, no one has entered which means you have an excellent chance! If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, there's no time like today! If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry! Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at info@simplebyemmy.com between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com and I can send you a short tutorial! Related Episodes: Episode 153: STOP Buying Stuff You Don’t Need by Answering This ONE Question Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing From You? The 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom Episode 91: Unmotivated to Declutter? 10 Shocking Statistics That Will Make You Think Differently About Your Stuff Episode 44: 8 Important Values Decluttering Teaches Our Kids *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://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 and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    12 mins
  • 154 // Get Motivated to Declutter with These Simple Steps - with Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free

    154 // Get Motivated to Declutter with These Simple Steps - with Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free
    Sep 12 2024
    When it comes to decluttering and organization, motivation can be a fickle friend. We know why it’s important and we want to feel lighter and less chaotic, but decluttering can be HARD. How do we find - and sustain - the motivation to declutter? Today I’m joined by Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free who is sharing her best tips AND coaching me through a decluttering project I’ve been avoiding! Deanna helps busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can stop spending their entire weekend cleaning house and start enjoy more time together. Her positive attitude and down to earth nature has propelled the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast to the top 1% of podcasts and has reached over 1.5 Million listens. With expert guests, and tips and tricks from her own experiences she has helped women from all over the world discover the freedom that comes from living clutter-free. When she's not helping clients realize their dreams, you can find her paddle boarding, searching for the tastiest breakfast burrito, or balancing her love of world travel with her love of snuggling up on the couch. Enjoy this conversation with Deanna! Resources Mentioned: Connect with Deanna on her website, podcast, and Instagram Snag her freebie The Doable Dozen to help you keep your home tidy My episode on Deanna’s podcast Related Episodes: Episode 118: Digital Declutter 101 - Simple File and E-mail Organization Tips with Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free Episode 91: Unmotivated to Declutter? 10 Shocking Statistics That Will Make You Think Differently About Your Stuff Episode 119: Too Overwhelmed and Exhausted to Declutter? 3 Mindset Hacks to Motivate You to Get Started Today *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://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 and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    33 mins
  • 153 // STOP Buying Stuff You Don't Need by Answering This ONE Question

    153 // STOP Buying Stuff You Don't Need by Answering This ONE Question
    Sep 10 2024

    ❓ Are you constantly decluttering, organizing, and re-organizing your home and feel like you never have time to relax?

    ❓ Do you love to find a "good deal" and bring things home that you later regret?

    ❓ Do you have a hard time saying no to free stuff?

    Decluttering is a time-consuming process, but it's hard to get closer to a clutter-free life if we are always bringing more and more into our homes.

    Today I'm sharing ONE question you can ask that will help you stop the "stuff stream" and also help you in letting go of what you no longer need!

    Resources Mentioned:

    Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms.

    This is your last chance to snag my virtual decluttering coaching sessions for $47 USD - the price will go up October 1. Go to simplebyemmy.com/coaching to learn more!

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

    Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabatoging Your Decluttering Efforts

    Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

    Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -＞ https://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 and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    11 mins
  • 152 // Getting Family Members on Board, Intentional Purchases, and Capsule Wardrobes - a Coaching Call with Vanessa Gurrusquieta

    152 // Getting Family Members on Board, Intentional Purchases, and Capsule Wardrobes - a Coaching Call with Vanessa Gurrusquieta
    Sep 5 2024

    Today’s episode is a special treat - you get to listen in to a snippet of my virtual decluttering coaching call with Vanessa Gurrusquieta.

    Vanessa is a mom of 8 with kids ranging from 24 to 3. She’s also the owner of the Poppin’ Tags Resale Shop in Hillsboro, Texas.

    Her dream is to homeschool her two littles (ages 3 and 5) and travel the world in an RV. But she feels like she is constantly decluttering and organizing stuff, and there’s always something at the resale shop that would look cute in her home…

    Vanessa knows that clutter is affecting her anxiety and wants to make a change!

    We talk about getting family members on board, how to be intentional about the flow of stuff into our homes, the TRUE cost of our belongings, capsule wardrobes, and much more!

    This is your last chance to snag my virtual decluttering coaching sessions for $47 USD - the price will go up October 1. Go to simplebyemmy.com/coaching to learn more!

    Resources Mentioned:

    Connect with Vanessa on Facebook and visit her resale shop Poppin’ Tags in Hillsboro, TX!

    Related Episodes:

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

    Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

    Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -＞ https://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 and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    37 mins
  • 151 // Are You Constantly Putting Off Decluttering? 3 Steps to Get Back on Track

    151 // Are You Constantly Putting Off Decluttering? 3 Steps to Get Back on Track
    Sep 3 2024

    Do you procrastinate on decluttering?

    Do you tell yourself you don’t have enough time, or that it takes too long to make decisions about what to keep and what to donate?

    Or are you like me and struggle to get things you want to donate out of your house? :)

    Today’s episode is for you! I’m sharing 3 steps to help you get back on track if you’ve stalled out on your decluttering journey.

    Resources Mentioned:

    5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter

    Related Episodes:

    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 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com

    Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -＞ https://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 and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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    12 mins