Posts by Rachel Jones
How to break the emotional ties that prevent you from decluttering
I was picking my 9-year-old, Paul, up from school on Friday when I saw him coming toward me, looking very dejected. As he approached, he said, “I was very sad today.” After asking what was going on to make him feel that way, he showed me how the zipper had broken on his coat and…
Read MoreSpeed decluttering: Reduce possessions and create a clean home faster
First off. If you want to speed through your home, making decisions and decluttering things at an accelerated pace, you have to be willing to make hard decisions and make them quickly. So many people WANT to speed through decluttering, but when they pick up an item, they think, “I don’t know about this one.…
Read MoreIt’s OK That Chores Don’t Cause Euphoria. Let’s Embrace and Accept That
For much of my life, when it came to taking care of the house, I would dwell on how much I hated certain tasks. I felt that it was extremely unfair that I had to do so much – there were always dishes and laundry, the counters needed to be cleaned, the stove and garbage…
Read More5 Things to declutter to have the best 2024
1. Unrealistic expectations of yourself I think most people that struggle with clutter are extremely capable and creative. We can see the possibilities in things, and we take enjoyment in making plans. But then our expectations get in our way. We feel that we should be able to execute our plans perfectly, we feel like…
Read MoreStop the Chaos, Declutter 2023 Things THIS YEAR
Declutter 2,023 things in 2023! Here’s how the challenge works: For every item you declutter, check off one box from the tally sheet.
Read MoreLive a more intentional life, 5 ways to use a planner for intentional living.
I have been goal driven most of my life, and though I believe it’s good for us to work toward things, I don’t want goals and productivity to consume my life. I don’t want my “future” to be my focus. At the same time, I don’t want life to happen to me; I want to…
Read MoreMy Top 8 Intermittent Fasting FAQ’s Answered
**Disclaimer: I am not a health care professional. This is for informational purposes only. Please consult your doctor or your dietitian for your health. I published a video about my intermittent fasting journey a couple of weeks ago, and it went viral. There were so many questions in the comments, so today, I wanted to…
Read More3 Things To Get Your Spouse on Board with Minimalism
I get asked this frequently, and it’s important to consider our motivation in asking, “How do we get our spouse on board with minimalism?” For myself, I wanted to blame my husband for the state of the home. Was he messy? Yes. Did he leave stuff out everywhere? Yes. Did he collect weird random things?…
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