EPISODE · May 30, 2019 · 32 MIN
Decluttering during deployment with Sarah Potter
from Motherhood Simplified · host Krista Lockwood
Military life is unpredictable, and when Sarah Potter’s husband was sent on a surprise deployment, she found herself overwhelmed—not just by the demands of solo parenting, but by the sheer amount of stuff in their home. They had been debating their next move—he wanted a bigger house to fit everything, she wanted a smaller house with less to manage—but nothing was changing.That’s when Sarah made a bold decision: She was going to take control of her home while he was away.In this episode, you’ll hear:✔️ How Sarah discovered Motherhood Simplified while searching for organization tips that weren’t helping✔️ The mindset shift that helped her stop waiting for permission and start decluttering✔️ Why she focused on her own things first (and why she didn’t declutter a single item of her husband’s!)✔️ The hilarious way she got rid of things (hint: it involved a second-story window!)✔️ What happened when her husband returned—and how he started decluttering on his ownSarah’s story is proof that you don’t need your family to be on board before you start. If you’ve been waiting for permission, feeling stuck, or thinking your clutter problem is because of other people, this episode will give you the motivation and perspective shift you need.🎧 Listen now and find out how Sarah transformed her home—and how you can do the same.👉 Want step-by-step support for decluttering? Join the Motherhood Simplified newsletter for weekly tips, encouragement, and practical strategies! Sign up here.
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This series of the podcast is highlighting the stories of REAL moms like you who have joined the Motherhood Simplified community and decluttered their homes. Their stories are all so unique - but so relatable and the reminder you need that you are NOT the only one who is trying to do this or the only one who feels like they have roadblock after roadblock and excuse piled on top of excuse. These moms deserve to be recognized not only for the hard work they have put in and the transformations they have experienced but also their desire and commitment to sharing their story to help moms like YOU do it, too. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT ... how Sarah decluttered her home while her husband was deployed ... the goals they both had for their home as a couple, and how ultimately even though they started off with different objectives found a compromise that satisfies BOTH of their desire for their home ... how she learned to TAKE AUTHORITY in her home and create the space she wants while still maintaining fun and respect in the home for her family ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE https://bit.ly/3IkzV7R (Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here) https://motherhoodsimplified.lpages.co/cyc-podcast (Enroll in Clear Your Clutter here) (its free!) https://bit.ly/3CWxSWz (Enroll in Motherhood Simplified) https://bit.ly/36pl7Yu (Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here) https://bit.ly/3tnZqBf (Enroll in Clothes Decluttering 101 here)
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