
Ep 191: Declutter & Organize: Tips and Q&A from the Chaos to Calm Summit
02/07/24 • 30 min
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I’m answering tough community questions from the Chaos to Calm summit. From how to handle kids' paperwork and organize clothing to overcoming barriers to decluttering, and getting your spouse on the same page we’re digging deep.
Links in this episode (some may be affiliate links. thanks for supporting the show at no additional cost to you)
- Podcast Feed for Supporters
- Chaos to Calm Summit
- H&M Recycling Program
- Take Back Bag
- Avalanche Declutter Challenge
Check out my favorite resources
Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wannabeclutterfree/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wannabeclutterfree/
- Website: https://wannabeclutterfree.com
- Podcast: https://wannabeclutterfree.com/podcast
- Join the Wannabe Minimalist Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabeminimalist
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In this episode of 'Wannabe Clutter Free', host Deanna Yates addresses questions from the recent 'Chaos to Calm Summit'.
Key topics include managing kid's paperwork, organizing fluctuating clothing sizes, overcoming decluttering barriers related to guilt of waste and decision fatigue, and collaboratively decluttering with a spouse.
Deanna offers her own experiences, practical suggestions like using a 'sentimental bin' and creating a 'capsule wardrobe', and discusses her upcoming clothes-styling appointment as a solution when you need to update your wardrobe, but despise shopping. The episode wraps with a call for ongoing discussion and further questions from listeners.
This episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast will help you discover:
- Creative ideas for kids' artwork
- Storage solutions for sentimental items
- A simple way to try out a capsule wardrobe
- Overcoming decluttering barriers
- An easy tip for corralling visual clutter and compromising with your spouse
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
I’m answering tough community questions from the Chaos to Calm summit. From how to handle kids' paperwork and organize clothing to overcoming barriers to decluttering, and getting your spouse on the same page we’re digging deep.
Links in this episode (some may be affiliate links. thanks for supporting the show at no additional cost to you)
- Podcast Feed for Supporters
- Chaos to Calm Summit
- H&M Recycling Program
- Take Back Bag
- Avalanche Declutter Challenge
Check out my favorite resources
Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wannabeclutterfree/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wannabeclutterfree/
- Website: https://wannabeclutterfree.com
- Podcast: https://wannabeclutterfree.com/podcast
- Join the Wannabe Minimalist Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabeminimalist
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In this episode of 'Wannabe Clutter Free', host Deanna Yates addresses questions from the recent 'Chaos to Calm Summit'.
Key topics include managing kid's paperwork, organizing fluctuating clothing sizes, overcoming decluttering barriers related to guilt of waste and decision fatigue, and collaboratively decluttering with a spouse.
Deanna offers her own experiences, practical suggestions like using a 'sentimental bin' and creating a 'capsule wardrobe', and discusses her upcoming clothes-styling appointment as a solution when you need to update your wardrobe, but despise shopping. The episode wraps with a call for ongoing discussion and further questions from listeners.
This episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast will help you discover:
- Creative ideas for kids' artwork
- Storage solutions for sentimental items
- A simple way to try out a capsule wardrobe
- Overcoming decluttering barriers
- An easy tip for corralling visual clutter and compromising with your spouse
****
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Previous Episode

Ep 190: The Power of Embracing Mistakes in Life and How to Use Them to Declutter
Life - and decluttering - are not always easy, but some of the best lessons are learned during hard times. This episode focuses on lessons learned from hosting a virtual decluttering and organizing summit and how they relate to clearing the clutter from your home and life.
Links in this episode:
Check out my favorite resources
Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wannabeclutterfree/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wannabeclutterfree/
- Website: https://wannabeclutterfree.com
- Podcast: https://wannabeclutterfree.com/podcast
- Join the Wannabe Minimalist Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabeminimalist
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In episode 190 of the Wannabe Clutter-Free podcast, host Deanna Yates delves into the ongoing virtual Chaos to Calm Summit and relatable life lessons she taking from it so for.
As she shares the behind-the-scenes ups and downs, she imparts key life lessons about rolling with punches, rebooting from inevitable mishaps, and learning from experiences.
Drawing parallelism between those and the process of decluttering, she talks about the significance of focusing on things within your control, being patient, and sharing positive energy. Deanna underlines the importance of growth from tough times, the authentic and positive experiences from decluttering, and the necessity to carve out personal time despite the constant to-do lists.
The ongoing Chaos to Calm Summit focusing on themes like creating the right mindset, time management, decluttering, organizing, and maintaining your progress with joy.
This episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast will help you discover:
- The importance of taking action
- Why trying new things is necessary for growth and happiness
- How to carve out time for yourself even in hectic times
- Why it's important to be authentic
- An interesting look at how the energy we put out into the world comes back to us
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
Next Episode

Ep 192: Simplify Your Life Right Now with These Must-Have Apps
Discover the must-have apps loved and regularly used by host, Deanna Yates as she reveals her top picks. Get valuable insights into a range of essential applications that will help you simplify your everyday life while enhancing your efficiency.
Links in this episode (some may be affiliate links. thanks for supporting the show at no additional cost to you)
Check out my favorite resources
Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on:
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With so many things vying for our attention on a daily basis, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and stressed out.
And while our phones are amazing, they can add to the noise too.
In this episode I discuss my favorite apps that I use regularly (if not daily) to simplify my life, increase my productivity, and lower my frustration and stress levels.
This episode will also help you discover:
- How I meal plan and grocery shop in 2 simple steps
- The one app that tracks everything from my business to my personal life
- My favorite way to find movies to watch (this one is a game-changer!!)
- Why a super popular app made my list
- Tips for using your phone to set your intention and focus attention on what matters
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
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