064: Homestead Decluttering — the why and how

Decluttering as a homeowner is important, homesteader or not! But homesteaders are a tricky bunch—as frugal people, we tend to save a lot of stuff so we can reuse as much as possible. In today's episode, we tackle the topic of stuff and how it can be a problem on the homestead. I also offer tips on a few pretty simple ways for how to deal with the stuff that might be taking over your home, your homestead, and your productivity. (Listen to today’s podcast by clicking on the play button on the black player bar above, or find the Farmish Kind of Life podcast on your favorite podcast player!) Summary of today's episode: Why should you declutter your homestead? Too much stuff leads to overwhelm, which leads to inactivity It gives you more space so you can take on more projects or add to the homestead in an organized way Helps you figure out what’s important and a priority on your homestead It can save you money - if you’re disorganized, you can’t find stuff, so you buy stuff you don’t realize you already had. If things are organized, chores take less time—decluttering effectively manages your time for you. How to declutter your homestead: You have to be in the right mood, for sure. But don’t let “I’m not in the mood” be a deterrent for weeks on end. Often suggested method #1: Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo ("does the item bring you joy?") Often suggested method #2: Have you used it in six months? Often suggested method #3: 30 day challenge to remove a bag or box worth of stuff from your house everyday. The super not-fancy-just-be-an-adult method I use -- Pick a spot, work on it, move on.  Grab a few boxes or tables: Don’t need, do need, think about it. Divide items into the boxes, then deal with each box. Make it a team effort only if it’s helpful. Links referenced in today's show: It's Not About Money...except when it is by Amy Dingmann (that's me!) The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Episode 061: Time Management for Smart Homesteaders Farmish homesteading group on MeWe A Farmish Kind of Life on Facebook A Farmish Kind of Life on Instagram A Farmish Kind of Life on Pinterest   Subscribe to my Farmish Kind of Life podcast at iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, PlayerFM, or other popular podcast players. All episodes of the podcast will also be linked under the podcast tab that you can find way at the top of this post in my menu bar.