Declutter for the Hard Season: What to Tackle When Your Energy is Low

In this candid Clutter Free Academy episode, Kathi and Roger share how a sudden shift to long COVID reshaped their energy, rhythms, and home—and the simple, grace-filled systems helping them keep life peaceful and clutter free. Listeners will learn:How to

Episode 691 of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, hosted by Kathi Lipp, titled "Declutter for the Hard Season: What to Tackle When Your Energy is Low" was published on October 14, 2025 and runs 29 minutes.

October 14, 2025 ·29m · Clutter Free Academy

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In this candid Clutter Free Academy episode, Kathi and Roger share how a sudden shift to long COVID reshaped their energy, rhythms, and home—and the simple, grace-filled systems helping them keep life peaceful and clutter free. Listeners will learn:How to reframe success when your “plate” gets smaller and energy is limitedThe “energy budget” mindset that helps you spend your effort where it mattersMeal strategies that don’t require chef-level energy (hello, rotisserie chicken + prepared foods)Easy home adaptations that save steps: snack stations, overbed tables, and a shower stoolThe emotional shift from guilt to acceptance—and how gratitude lightens the loadWhy decluttering brings immediate peace in a tough seasonHow to reset holiday expectations and ask for help without shame If you’re navigating illness, caregiving, burnout, or just a low-energy chapter, this episode will help you simplify plans, protect your energy, and find beauty in a smaller, saner life—one small doable step at a time.

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In this candid Clutter Free Academy episode, Kathi and Roger share how a sudden shift to long COVID reshaped their energy, rhythms, and home—and the simple, grace-filled systems helping them keep life peaceful and clutter free. Listeners will learn:

How to reframe success when your “plate” gets smaller and energy is limited
The “energy budget” mindset that helps you spend your effort where it matters
Meal strategies that don’t require chef-level energy (hello, rotisserie chicken + prepared foods)
Easy home adaptations that save steps: snack stations, overbed tables, and a shower stool
The emotional shift from guilt to acceptance—and how gratitude lightens the load
Why decluttering brings immediate peace in a tough season
How to reset holiday expectations and ask for help without shame

If you’re navigating illness, caregiving, burnout, or just a low-energy chapter, this episode will help you simplify plans, protect your energy, and find beauty in a smaller, saner life—one small doable step at a time.

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