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EPISODE · May 24, 2019 · 32 MIN

I want a nice house - no more excuses

from Motherhood Simplified · host Krista Lockwood

If you’ve ever thought, “I want a nice house,” but felt stuck in clutter and overwhelm, this episode is for you. A home that feels peaceful, inviting, and easy to manage isn’t about luck—it’s about making intentional choices. Today, we’re diving into why decluttering is the first and most important step to creating the home you dream of.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Why mindset is the key to getting started – How waiting for permission or the perfect moment keeps you stuck.How to stop rationalizing and justifying clutter – Recognizing the excuses that hold you back from taking action.Why you are meant to thrive, not just survive – The truth about how clutter affects your stress levels and mental well-being.The power of identifying your tolerations – A simple exercise to help you see what’s keeping your home from feeling like the space you want.Why there’s no perfect time to start – How small steps make a big difference in building a home you love.Key Takeaways:Decluttering is the first and most important step to creating a home that feels peaceful and manageable.You don’t need a perfect home, just one that works for your family and supports your daily life.Waiting for the right moment to declutter will keep you stuck—taking action, even in small ways, is what creates change.You deserve a home that makes you feel good, not one that drains your energy and adds stress.Looking for More Support in Decluttering?Join the Motherhood Simplified community and newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support—all free. Sign up here.Listen & Subscribe:If this episode helped you, leave a review and share it with a friend. Your support helps more moms simplify their homes and create spaces they truly love.The home you want is possible, but it starts with decluttering. Let’s take the first step together.

In this episode I help you get honest with yourself about why you haven't decluttered yet and what it comes down to is not giving yourself permission to declutter for so many reasons. These reasons are just fluffed up excuses that you are allowing to hold yourself back from taking action against your clutter and feeling the relief in your days and life that you deserve. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT ... the mindset behind your clutter ...the excuses you give yourself ...action steps to begin to move past them 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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