#36 Letting go of mum guilt, mental load and a home that’s not working with Annie | Declutter with Delight

If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “How did it get this bad?” you’re not alone. The toys, the dishes, the laundry, the mental to-do list that never stops. This episode is for the mums who are just plain overwhelmed and need permission to stop trying to do it all. I sat down with Annie from Declutter with Delight to talk about what really happens when you let go of the guilt, the pressure, and the piles, and start creating a home that supports your real life, not your Pinterest board. We’re digging into: Why motherhood during COVID sent Annie into stuff overload, and how it led her to decluttering for mental survival How being a former teacher helps her create routines and systems that actually stick The myth that “you should just be able to manage” and why it keeps so many women stuck What changed when she stopped obsessing over how things looked and focused on how things worked Why involving kids early makes decluttering easier, not harder Annie’s go-to method for overwhelmed clients: start with bins, skip the sentimental The magic of a 10-minute tidy when everything has a place, and how to get there The real cost of clutter: overwhelm, overstimulation, and constant decision fatigue A powerful client story that started with one overwhelmed mum and ended with a complete mindset shift Her advice to anyone who feels ashamed to ask for help, and why it’s actually a strength This one’s for the mums carrying it all, physically, mentally, emotionally, and wondering if they’re just not cut out for this. You are. You’re just doing it all alone.   Connect with Annie Annie is based in Oxfordshire and supports families across the county and surrounding areas including Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. She offers gentle, shame-free support both in person and virtually. Website: declutterwithdelight.com Instagram: @declutterwithdelight Annie offers: Full-day and half-day in-home decluttering sessions Virtual organising and accountability packages Decluttering support tailored to mums and busy family life Your Next Steps Work with me: amythespacecreator.com/services VIP email list and weekly mindset and decluttering tips: Join here Join the Space Creator Community Facebook Group: spacecreatorcommunity Want to become a Pro Organiser?  Watch the free training replay now → https://learn.proorganiseracademy.com/first-steps-training   Connect on Social: Follow me on Instagram: @amythespacecreator & @proorganiseracademy Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amythespacecreator Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amythespacecreator   Make sure you subscribe or tap follow so you don’t miss an episode! And, if you loved this episode, please leave me a 5* rating and a review.   Thanks so much for listening. Amy xx –Your decluttering bestie