Hey Friends, In this mini-episode, you're going to make real progress in your kitchen by decluttering your spices. If your spice drawer or cabinet is overflowing and you want a simple win today, this is it. In this episode you'll create space, cut the chaos, and actually start using your spices again because you'll know what you have and where it is. What You'll Do Today (Just Two Steps): 1. Alphabetize your spices and remove duplicates Pull out your spices, line them up in alphabetical order, and combine any duplicates. 2. Toss anything expired Check dates as you put them back. This alone clears a surprising amount of space. How to Stay on Track: This isn't a full-kitchen project. Don't let it domino. Stay focused on only the spices. If you have oversized bottles that don't fit with the regular ones, keep them in their own alphabetical section. You can handle two lists. Your Quick Action Plan: • Walk into your kitchen • Open your spice drawer or cabinet • Alphabetize • Remove duplicates • Toss expired • Put everything back neatly Take a deep breath and get it done — it really will only take a few minutes if you stay focused. Share Your Progress: Post a picture of your organized spices in the Facebook group. I'm posting mine too and can't wait to see yours. Know someone who needs a little nudge in the kitchen? Share this episode with them. Coming Up Next: Tomorrow we're starting on the fridge. Get excited — the light at the end of the refrigerator tunnel is getting brighter. Here is the kitchen episode schedule: November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow If this episode helps you, share it with someone who's been feeling overwhelmed by their home. Tap the three dots, hit "share episode," and send it to them. Then follow the show so tomorrow's mini win is waiting for you. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, Today we're finishing the three-day pantry series by focusing on how to arrange and organize everything you kept. We covered: 1. Placement How to decide what goes at eye level, what belongs down low, what needs prime reach space, and how grouping items by height improves visibility. 2. Containers Simple tools that make a pantry functional, like lazy Susans for deep shelves, tiered risers for spices, and vertical dividers for high cabinets. 3. Labeling When labels are helpful, when you don't need them, affordable label options, and how to use P-Touch labels or bin tags to keep systems easy to maintain. HERE are the labels I mention in this episode. Here is the kitchen episode schedule: November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow If this episode helps you, share it with someone who's been feeling overwhelmed by their home. Tap the three dots, hit "share episode," and send it to them. Then follow the show so tomorrow's mini win is waiting for you. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Friends, Today is Day 2 of your three-day pantry series, and this is the actual decluttering day. In this episode, I walk you through a simple, five-step process that makes even an overflowing pantry feel manageable. Decluttering the pantry can be a fun, relaxing, almost meditative project when you break it down into these steps. The 5 Steps From the Episode: 1. Space Planning If you did Day 1, your post-its are already on your shelves. If you didn't, Amber walks you through doing it quickly so you can start. 2. Duplicate Your Post-Its Write the same category labels again and place them on your counter, table, or floor. These become your landing zones as you pull items out. 3. Pull Everything Out Remove items shelf by shelf and place them under the correct duplicate post-it. Trash anything stale, open, or expired. Add new categories only if needed. 4. Clean the Shelves Wipe crumbs, sticky spills, and bottle drips. This takes a few minutes and makes the reset feel fresh and new. 5. Put Everything Back Now that everything is grouped, placing it back is fast and easy. Follow the original post-it map you planned yesterday. November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow If this episode helps you, share it with someone who's been feeling overwhelmed by their home. Tap the three dots, hit "share episode," and send it to them. Then follow the show so tomorrow's mini win is waiting for you. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, Today is Day 1 of your three-day pantry series, and we're not decluttering yet — we're setting up the plan that will make tomorrow feel simple instead of overwhelming. Most people struggle with pantry decluttering because they jump in without a layout. Today's episode walks you through a quick space-planning exercise using post-its so you know exactly what goes where before you start removing anything. This month includes eight longform episodes (each focused on a key kitchen zone) and daily 5-minute "reminder" minisodes designed to keep you moving with gentle, judgment-free nudges. Here are the release dates for the longform episodes: November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow If this episode helps you, share it with someone who's been feeling overwhelmed by their home. Tap the three dots, hit "share episode," and send it to them. Then follow the show so tomorrow's mini win is waiting for you. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, In this mini episode I walk you through decluttering the tupperware and food storage containers. This month includes eight longform episodes (each focused on a key kitchen zone) and daily 5-minute "reminder" minisodes designed to keep you moving with gentle, judgment-free nudges. Here are the release dates for the longform episodes: November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow If this episode helps you, share it with someone who's been feeling overwhelmed by their home. Tap the three dots, hit "share episode," and send it to them. Then follow the show so tomorrow's mini win is waiting for you. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, In this mini episode I walk you through decluttering the area under the kitchen sink. This month includes eight longform episodes (each focused on a key kitchen zone) and daily 5-minute "reminder" minisodes designed to keep you moving with gentle, judgment-free nudges. Here are the release dates for the longform episodes: November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow If this episode helps you, share it with someone who's been feeling overwhelmed by their home. Tap the three dots, hit "share episode," and send it to them. Then follow the show so tomorrow's mini win is waiting for you. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, If your kitchen feels out of control, this episode grounds you and gets you moving. You don't need to start over, go back to past episodes, or have a plan in place. You just start. Right here. Right now. Episodes mentioned: Ep 296: Quick declutter Mini Episode – utensils Ep 298: Quick declutter Mini Episode – appliances If you want weekly accountability, support, and coaching, my year-long program opens to more members in January. Stay tuned. This month includes eight longform episodes (each focused on a key kitchen zone) and daily 5-minute "reminder" minisodes designed to keep you moving with gentle, judgment-free nudges. Here are the release dates for the longform episodes: November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow If this episode helps you, share it with someone who's been feeling overwhelmed by their home. Tap the three dots, hit "share episode," and send it to them. Then follow the show so tomorrow's mini win is waiting for you. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, In this short mindful episode, I walk you through one simple action that can shift how you feel for the entire day. You'll learn how something as ordinary as folding a towel or clearing one section of your counter can actually strengthen your relationship with yourself. This episode is about proving to yourself that you can create calm whenever you choose. This month includes eight longform episodes (each focused on a key kitchen zone) and daily 5-minute "reminder" minisodes designed to keep you moving with gentle, judgment-free nudges. Here are the release dates for the longform episodes: November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow If this episode helps you, share it with someone who's been feeling overwhelmed by their home. Tap the three dots, hit "share episode," and send it to them. Then follow the show so tomorrow's mini win is waiting for you. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, In this 3-minute minisode, we're tackling one of the biggest sources of wasted space in your kitchen — the appliance you never use. You'll identify one bulky gadget that's been sitting in a cabinet collecting dust and finally let it go. Whether it's a juicer, bread maker, waffle iron, or Instant Pot you swore you'd use every week, this episode helps you release it without guilt. Minimalism isn't about having less — it's about removing what doesn't serve your life anymore. If this episode helps you, share it with someone who has a few too many gadgets hiding in their cabinets. And don't forget to follow the show so the next kitchen win is waiting for you. This month includes eight longform episodes (each focused on a key kitchen zone) and daily 5-minute "reminder" minisodes designed to keep you moving with gentle, judgment-free nudges. Here are the release dates for the longform episodes: November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, In this episode, you'll learn three simple rules that make it easy to decide what to keep and what to let go. We simplify this category without stress, without perfectionism, and without needing to reorganize anything today. We focus on elimination first, because that is the step that saves time. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your kitchen, decluttering this area will yeild a lot of extra space. If this helped you, share it with someone who has talked about wanting to simplify their kitchen. And follow the show so tomorrow's episode is waiting for you. This month includes eight longform episodes (each focused on a key kitchen zone) and daily 5-minute "reminder" minisodes designed to keep you moving with gentle, judgment-free nudges. Here are the release dates for the longform episodes: November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow HERE is my Amazon link for you to check out the vertical divider organizers I mentioned in the episode. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, In this mini episode, we declutter your utensil drawer without stress. No organizing. No containers. No systems. Just fast elimination. You will learn the four rules that make removing kitchen tools simple: • If you have multiples, keep one • If a basic tool can do the job, the specialty gadget goes • If you haven't used it in 30 days, it's not part of your real life • If it's damaged, it gets thrown away today This micro-declutter makes your kitchen easier to use every single day. Here are the dates for the longform episodes. Each day, in between these two longform episodes, you can listen to short reminder episodes to keep the progress and momentum going. November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow Follow the show so you get tomorrow's three-minute kitchen win. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the Podcast Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com XO, Amber 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, In today's mini-episode I'm walking you through letting go of some of the old glasses and barware that you never use. I know it can be stressful to let go, which is why we are making it a mindful experience. And we are doing it in under ten minutes! Here are the dates for the longform episodes. Each day, in between these two longform episodes, you can listen to short reminder episodes to keep the progress and momentum going. November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow Follow the show so you get tomorrow's three-minute kitchen win. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the Podcast Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com XO, Amber 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, In this mini episode, I walk you through letting go of one of the most challenging things to let go of - mugs! They are extra hard to say goodbye to because we receive them as gifts, we get them as sets, and we get attached. But the problem is we don't have unlimited space for these things. And they start to interrupt the flow of the space, so it is time to say goodbye. Don't worry, you don't have to get rid of all of them. Just some. Here are the dates for the longform episodes, but each day in between you can listen to short, reminder episodes. November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow Follow the show so you get tomorrow's three-minute kitchen win. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the Podcast Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com XO, Amber 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Friends, In this Kitchen episode, you will simplify one of the highest-frequency categories in your kitchen: dishes and drinkware. This episode is about saving time, and creating more awareness of what's in your kitchen. Every extra plate, bowl, glass, and mug increases your daily workload. Today we reduce that workload. Here are the dates for the longform episodes, but each day in between you can listen to short, reminder episodes. November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow Follow the show so you get tomorrow's three-minute kitchen win. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the Podcast Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com XO, Amber 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, Your kitchen is not a storage unit for the whole house. In three minutes, you will choose ONE recurring non-kitchen category that keeps sneaking into your kitchen and you will remove all of it today. This is a micro-habit that keeps the kitchen clear without constant cleaning. Don't forget to share this episode with someone who wants a cleaner kitchen but gets overwhelmed. Here are the dates for the longform episodes, but each day in between you can listen to short, reminder episodes. November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow Follow the show so you get tomorrow's three-minute kitchen win. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the Podcast Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. XO, Amber
Hey Guys, In this short minisode I walk you through creating a habit to sort through your mail. This episode is meant to help you create habits in your daily routine that will eventually lead you toward a decluttered home. Follow the show so that you can be reminded when new episodes drop. Here are the dates for the longform episodes, but each day in between you can listen to short, reminder episodes. November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the Podcast Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. XO, Amber
Hey Guys, This is the first long episode of Kitchen Month. Today you will learn how to begin your kitchen reset in a way that is simple, sustainable, and actually sticks. You are going to start with one counter surface. Not the whole kitchen. One surface. This gives you a quick win and creates a new "set point." We are using James Clear's Atomic Habits principle: make it obvious. Your environment starts driving the behavior, not your willpower. This month includes eight longform episodes (each focused on a key kitchen zone) and daily 5-minute "reminder" minisodes designed to keep you moving with gentle, judgment-free nudges. Here are the release dates for the longform episodes: November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow Mini homework: Pick ONE surface. Clear it completely. Protect it every night this week. HERE is my Amazon link for you to check out the boxes I mentioned in the episode. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates. XO, Amber
Hey Guys! In this kickoff to Kitchen Month, Amber guides you through everything you need to know to transform your kitchen—and your habits—this November. You'll learn how to plan your project, gather the right tools, and approach decluttering from a holistic, mindful perspective. Here's the plan: November 4 - Counters and surfaces November 7 - Dishes and drinkware November 11 - Cookware and bakeware November 14 - Appliances & Utensils November 18 - Pantry November 21 - Fridge and freezer November 25 - Junk drawers & Tupperware November 28 - Habits and flow This month includes eight longform episodes (each focused on a key kitchen zone) and daily 5-minute "reminder" minisodes designed to keep you moving with gentle, judgment-free nudges. Looking forward to seeing your progress this month in the free Facebook group. To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys! In this episode I talk with Judy, who has been working with me in my 3-month decluttering program. Judy has made a ton of progress in her home and I thought it might be helpful for you to hear about her progress. If you would like me to help you declutter your home email me amber@declutteryourchaos.com and we can talk about your specific project. XO, Amber Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
Hey Guys, Here are 8 rules, or boundaries, you can give yourself while decluttering. Don't try to use them all. Just try one or two and use what works for you. Strategy 1: Clear Decision Criteria Before you touch anything, you give your brain rules to follow. This keeps you out of emotional negotiation. Ask yourself: Do I use this regularly? Does it serve a real purpose in my life right now? Would I buy this again today? Does it align with who I'm becoming? Strategy 2: Binary Decisions Yes = it stays. No = it goes. Maybe = it goes in a 30-day box. If you don't touch it in 30 days, it's gone. Strategy 3: Set Limits Clutter thrives without limits. Space limit: A shelf, a drawer, a bin. When it's full, something must leave. Quantity limit: Only keep the number you actually use. Time limit: Work in short, focused bursts to avoid decision fatigue. Strategy 4: Tests for Clarity If this disappeared today, would I replace it? Does this item fit the life I'm creating, or is it tied to a past version of me? Strategy 5: Function Over Story Sentiment is valid, but function decides what stays in your active space. Keep the memory, not the object. Take a photo if needed. One small sentimental box only. Clear boundary. Strategy 6: Exit Strategy Every item needs a destination the second you decide. Donation box. Trash bag. Maybe box with a date. Drop-off or pick-up scheduled. Strategy 7: Decision Hierarchy Function trumps sentiment Space trumps guilt Future trumps past Strategy 8: Prevent Backslide Touch once. Decide once. Use post-its with the destination of object written on them to help with this. Hope this helps! XO, Amber Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.