91 // Unmotivated to Declutter? 10 Shocking Statistics That Will Make You Think Differently About Your Stuff
01/16/24 • 15 min
Lacking the motivation to declutter? These 10 shocking statistics may make you feel differently about your stuff and provide the motivational boost you need!
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I am a part of some amazing summits coming up in January! Find out more here:
Moms Who Do It All runs from January 19-16, 2024
The Simple Change Summit runs from January 27-28, 2024
Chaos to Calm Summit runs from January 29 - February 2, 2024
Note: Affiliate links may be included. That means that I receive a small commission if you purchase something using my link. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
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Here are the statistics and sources:
- In an uncluttered home, there is 40% less housework. (source)
- The average person spends 2.5 days a year searching for lost items (source)
- Average American child receives over $6500 worth of toys before they reach their teens (source) but 8 of 10 kids play with 20 toys or fewer (source)
- Average woman has 103 items of clothing in her closet (source) but considers 21% to be “unwearable” 33% too tight and 24% too loose (78%). In line with Pareto Principle of wearing 20 percent of our clothing 80 percent of the time.
- The average size of the American home in 2023 was 2469 square feet. has increased from 1740 square feet in 1980 when I was born - 41% increase (see the average the year you were born here). Yet 36% of Americans can’t park a car in their garage (source) and 11% of Americans rent off-site storage for $100 a month (source).
- 54% of Americans are overwhelmed by clutter and 78% have no idea what to do with it (source).
- The average American spent $151 per month on impulse purchases in 2023, or over $1800 in a year (source).
- Clutter impacts your health in a variety of ways - quality of sleep, what you eat (source).
- We only use 20% of the stuff within our home. (source).
- Women are more sensitive to disorganization in their homes than men (source).
- BONUS: Milennials and Gen Z don’t want their parents’ stuff - and your kids won’t probably want your stuff, either!
Related Episodes:
Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom
Lacking the motivation to declutter? These 10 shocking statistics may make you feel differently about your stuff and provide the motivational boost you need!
Resources Mentioned:
100K Giveaway! If you love the show and want the chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card, here’s what you need to do!
Starting Tuesday January 16 and ending Sunday, January 28! Leave a podcast review in Apple Podcasts if you haven’t done so already OR if you have left a review or have an Android, show me a screen shot of you sharing the show! You MUST e-mail me the screen shot to [email protected] to be entered into the drawing. The winner will be announced on the podcast episode airing Tuesday, January 30.
I am a part of some amazing summits coming up in January! Find out more here:
Moms Who Do It All runs from January 19-16, 2024
The Simple Change Summit runs from January 27-28, 2024
Chaos to Calm Summit runs from January 29 - February 2, 2024
Note: Affiliate links may be included. That means that I receive a small commission if you purchase something using my link. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
Cheering Sound Effect from Pixabay
Here are the statistics and sources:
- In an uncluttered home, there is 40% less housework. (source)
- The average person spends 2.5 days a year searching for lost items (source)
- Average American child receives over $6500 worth of toys before they reach their teens (source) but 8 of 10 kids play with 20 toys or fewer (source)
- Average woman has 103 items of clothing in her closet (source) but considers 21% to be “unwearable” 33% too tight and 24% too loose (78%). In line with Pareto Principle of wearing 20 percent of our clothing 80 percent of the time.
- The average size of the American home in 2023 was 2469 square feet. has increased from 1740 square feet in 1980 when I was born - 41% increase (see the average the year you were born here). Yet 36% of Americans can’t park a car in their garage (source) and 11% of Americans rent off-site storage for $100 a month (source).
- 54% of Americans are overwhelmed by clutter and 78% have no idea what to do with it (source).
- The average American spent $151 per month on impulse purchases in 2023, or over $1800 in a year (source).
- Clutter impacts your health in a variety of ways - quality of sleep, what you eat (source).
- We only use 20% of the stuff within our home. (source).
- Women are more sensitive to disorganization in their homes than men (source).
- BONUS: Milennials and Gen Z don’t want their parents’ stuff - and your kids won’t probably want your stuff, either!
Related Episodes:
Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom
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90 // Simplify and Streamline Your Home to Support Family Members with Disabilities or Special Needs - with Alana Frost
Simplifying and streamlining your home to support you and your family members is incredibly important - but even moreso if you have family members with disabilities or special needs.
On today’s episode I have the pleasure of speaking to Alana Frost from Alana’s Organizing. We talk about how she has simplified, streamlined, and organized her home to support her husband who has a spinal cord injury, how to lovingly support family members who are “unintentionally messy”. (I’m sure you don’t know any of those), and much more!
Alana is the Founder & CEO of Alana's Organizing, a home organization and relocation concierge. She's determined to help busy women efficiently manage their hectic lives, and feel more at peace in their home. Alana is passionate about supporting women as they strive to live their best life. Not only by assisting with their organizing needs but by giving back to support various women's charities that are close to her heart.
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Connect with Alana on TikTok, Instagram, or her website
Snag her freebie! 10 Mistakes You’re Making When Organizing Your Home
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -> www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -> 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: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching
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92 // How to Budget Intentionally (and Actually Stick With It) with Alli Williams from FinanciALLI Focused
Does the word “budget” make you cringe? Do you desire to spend money more intentionally, pay down debt, and also have the flexibility to buy that Starbucks latte?
Alli Williams is here to help! Debt-free at 25, Alli married into $154,000 worth of debt and quickly developed a flexible financial plan to help her and her husband pay off debt and reach their goals.
Alli is the mom of 2 boys and is the founder and CEO of FinanciALLI Focused, a financial literacy company helping people create a flexible financial plan they can actually stick to (no deprivation here). She has helped hundreds of people pay off debt, build savings, spend on what they value, invest, and feel confident with their finances. She lives in South Carolina with her family.
On today’s episode we dive into the connection between budgeting and decluttering, how awareness of emotional and spending triggers to help you stick to the budget you’ve set, how frequently to adjust your budget, and several other tactical tips to help you spend and save monetary intentionally.
I know you’re going to love this conversation and learn so much from Alli!
REMINDER: I’m having a 100K Giveaway to celebrate 100K+ downloads on the podcast! If you love the show and want the chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card, here’s what you need to do!
Starting Tuesday January 16 and ending Sunday, January 28! Leave a podcast review in Apple Podcasts if you haven’t done so already OR if you have left a review or have an Android, show me a screen shot of you sharing the show! You MUST e-mail me the screen shot to [email protected] to be entered into the drawing. The winner will be announced on the podcast episode airing Tuesday, January 30.
I am a part of some amazing summits coming up in January! Find out more here:
Moms Who Do It All runs from January 19-16, 2024
The Simple Change Summit runs from January 27-28, 2024
Chaos to Calm Summit runs from January 29 - February 2, 2024
Note: Affiliate links may be included. That means that I receive a small commission if you purchase something using my link. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Alli on her website and Instagram
Alli has a free course you can take or you can learn more here about her Flourish FinanciALLI Coaching Program
Related Episodes:
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > [email protected]
Podcast -> www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -> 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: https://simplebyemmy.com/newsletter/
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual declutt...
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