Episode 9 - Dealing with Other People’s Clutter ~ The JJs Declutter Podcast

02/11/25 • 18 min

Dealing with Other People’s Clutter | The JJs Declutter Podcast

🎙️ Episode Highlights:
Are you frustrated with the clutter in your home that isn’t even yours ?
Do you feel stuck dealing with other people’s clutter? Whether it's a spouse, kids, roommates, parents, or inherited items, managing someone else's mess can be frustrating. In this episode of The JJs Declutter Podcast, we’re diving into practical strategies to navigate these tricky situations with patience, communication, and actionable steps.—without creating tension in your home.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How to approach clutter that isn’t yours without creating conflict
✔️ Effective communication tips to encourage family members to declutter
✔️ Setting healthy boundaries around shared spaces
✔️ Strategies for decluttering sentimental or inherited items
✔️ What to do when your loved one refuses to let go

🔗 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ktLkxwl5IHU

💡 Resources & Links Mentioned:
📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abcdeclutterwithjj 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/abcdecluttercommunity 📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcdeclutterwithjj

📌Website: https://www.abcDEclutter.com 📌Podcast website: https://www.TheJJsDeclutterPodcast.com 📌eMail: [email protected]

✨ Love the show?
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#Decluttering #Organizing #Minimalism #ClutterFree #TheJJsDeclutterPodcast

Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!

Dealing with Other People’s Clutter | The JJs Declutter Podcast

🔗 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ktLkxwl5IHU

📌Website: https://www.abcDEclutter.com 📌Podcast website: https://www.TheJJsDeclutterPodcast.com 📌eMail: [email protected]

✨ Love the show?
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who might need help dealing with clutter!

#Decluttering #Organizing #Minimalism #ClutterFree #TheJJsDeclutterPodcast

Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!

Previous Episode

Episode 8 - Magazine Moments (judgy pants alert!)

The JJs Declutter Podcast
Episode Title: Magazine Moments With the JJs

Episode Summary:
Put on your judgy pants!!!

Welcome to another fun and insightful episode of The JJs Declutter Podcast! In this "Magazine Moments" edition, Janis and Julie dive into a Real Simple Magazine article titled "Clutter You Can’t Quit." They break down the most common clutter culprits, share expert insights, and give their own practical tips for decluttering items like books, handbags, kitchen gadgets, and even childhood keepsakes. If you're struggling to let go, this episode is packed with relatable stories, laughter, and actionable decluttering strategies!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The 8 most common items that pile up in homes (and how to tackle them)
✅ The psychology behind why we hold onto books, clothes, and sentimental furniture
✅ Simple decluttering strategies for kitchen tools, office supplies, and kids' toys
✅ How to let go of guilt when decluttering sentimental items
✅ Creative ways to repurpose or donate unwanted clutter
Key Moments:
🕒 00:00:05 – Welcome to "Magazine Moments with the JJs"
🕒 00:00:22 – Janis introduces a Real Simple Magazine article on clutter
🕒 00:03:49 – Best ways to declutter books and where to donate them
🕒 00:06:45 – The truth about handbags: Are you really using them all?
🕒 00:09:56 – The struggle of hand-me-down furniture and how to part with it
🕒 00:11:16 – Kitchen clutter: Mugs, platters, and gadgets we swear we'll use
🕒 00:15:21 – Clothes that no longer fit: How to let go without regret
🕒 00:20:06 – Old school papers & office supplies: Do you really need them?
🕒 00:23:55 – Toys and board games: Keeping only what truly brings joy
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
📚 Real Simple Magazine – "Clutter You Can't Quit"
📍 Little Free Library – Donate your used books: Find a location
🎁 Buy Nothing Groups – Give away and receive free items in your community
🛍 Poshmark & eBay – Sell valuable handbags and accessories
Take Action:
💬 What clutter do YOU struggle to let go of? Share your wins and challenges in our community!
📲 Tag us on social media:
📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@abcdeclutterwithjj?si=1xnbt-YE1i7z60JR
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcdeclutterwithjj/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/abcdecluttercommunity
🖥️ Website: https://www.abcdeclutter.com/
🎙️ Podcast Website: https://www.thejjsdeclutterpodcast.com/
✅ Subscribe & Share:

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and share it with a friend ~ you never know who ay need a little decluttering motivation!
🔗 Watch the full episode here: Magazine Moments With the JJs

Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!

Next Episode

Episode 10: Make Decluttering Fun!

The JJs Declutter Podcast - Episode 10: Make Decluttering Fun!

🎧 Listen Now: Watch on YouTube

Episode Summary:

Decluttering doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it can be fun! In this episode, Julie and Janis share creative ways to turn tidying up into an enjoyable and motivating experience. Whether you’re struggling to get started or looking for ways to engage your family, we’ve got you covered with decluttering games, music challenges, and community support to make organizing easier than ever.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How to turn decluttering into a game 🎲
✅ Fun ways to involve kids and family members
✅ Quick decluttering challenges for instant progress ⏳
✅ How music and social accountability can boost motivation 🎶
✅ The power of community with Zoom Away DOOM sessions

📌 Decluttering Games & Challenges to Try:

🎲 The Dice Game – Roll a die and declutter that many items (00:02:55)
⏳ Beat the Timer – Set a short timer and declutter as much as possible (00:03:21)
🎨 Color Challenge – Declutter items of a specific color (00:03:38)
🔎 Scavenger Hunt – Find and declutter items based on a checklist (00:04:27)
🏃‍♂️ Five in Five Challenge – Find 5 items to declutter in 5 minutes (00:06:02)
🔠 Alphabet Decluttering – Declutter items starting with a chosen letter (00:06:16)
🎵 Playlist Declutter – Declutter while listening to a custom playlist (00:06:40)

✨ Join the Decluttering Community!

Need extra motivation? Join our ABC Declutter with JJ Facebook group for accountability, encouragement, and decluttering challenges.🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/abcdecluttercommunity📅 Want live support?
Sign up for our monthly Clutter Crushers Club, (formerly known as Zoom Away DOOM) where we declutter together! It's so much more fun to declutter with friends.

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abcdeclutterwithjj🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcdeclutterwithjj

🔗 Website: https://www.abcDEclutter.com 🔗 Podcast website: https://www.TheJJsDeclutterPodcast.com 🔗 eMail: [email protected]

🎯 Your Decluttering Challenge This Week:

1️⃣ Spend 12 minutes decluttering using the #DeclutteringDozen method.
2️⃣ Try the Dice Game—roll and declutter that number of items!
3️⃣ Share your progress with us using #DeclutteringWins

Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review—it helps more people find the podcast and start their decluttering journey! 🎉

Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!