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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2019 · 40 MIN

Just in case clutter and how to let it go

from Motherhood Simplified · host Krista Lockwood

Do you have items in your home that you’re holding onto just in case—things you might need one day but probably never will? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the clutter that often sneaks into our homes and minds, taking up space and energy. It’s the just in case clutter—the stuff you keep because you might need it someday. But let’s be real, how often does that “someday” actually come?In this episode, we explore:✔️ What 'just in case' clutter really is and why it holds you back✔️ The mental exhaustion it creates and how it keeps you stuck in fear✔️ Simple steps to finally let go of the things that are holding you hostage in your home✔️ Practical advice like the 20/20 rule to ease the fear of letting go✔️ How to focus on what you actually use—and why that makes all the differenceYou’ll hear common examples of this clutter (think: baby clothes, extra dishes, old tools), and I’ll share how letting go isn’t just about clearing space—it’s about freeing your mind and your energy to focus on what truly matters.The best part? I’ll walk you through how to start small and make real progress with decluttering—no big overwhelm, just simple action steps.🎧 Tune in for practical, real-life tips on letting go of your 'just in case' clutter, and reclaiming the peace and space you deserve.👉 Need more support with your decluttering journey? Join the Motherhood Simplified newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, support, and encouragement straight to your inbox! Sign up here.

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In this episode we talk about the reality of just in case clutter and how to let it go. Just in case comes from the wildest parts of your imagination and keeps you staying stuck, overwhelmed and living from a place of fear and procrastination. Just in case is so tricky and exhausting and really just means never. It makes us think that our problem is going to be that we won't have enough when the REALITY is that your problems come from having too much. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT ... the difference between being prepared and holding onto things "just in case" ... how to discern if your just in case is fear or procrastination, or both ... the TRUTH about everything your keeping just in case ... how to move past the fear of just in case so that you can finally declutter 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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