MOMS OVERCOMING OVERWHELM, Declutter, Decluttering, Decluttering Tips, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization Emily McDermott - Decluttering Coach, Minimalist Mom, Routines Guru

Do you often find yourself with the case of the "Sunday scaries"? Intentional weekend routines are a great way to take back control of your time and go into the upcoming week with confidence! In today's episode, Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast is back for a discussion about her favorite weekend routines to help her prepare! 
As a professional home organizer, and simplicity enthusiast Lauren has been sharing what works in her home for years. Ruthless decluttering, organization and intentional routines save time, prepare our home for what is coming up, stay on top of busy schedules, reduce wasteful spending, get the chores done efficiently and keep the home tidy with less effort. Lauren is passionate about being organized, efficient and helping families simplify.
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Lauren on her website, podcast, and Instagram
Grab her Weekly Refresh and Restock freebie!
 
Related Episodes:
Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast
Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show
Episode 58: Strategies for Smoother Mornings and Being the “Mom in the Arena” with Mollie Donghia from This Evergreen Home
 
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
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5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you are tired of the chaos and want to start decluttering, but are too exhausted to start, these mindset shifts will propel you to action. Leave your excuses behind and grab that notebook and pen - it’s time to clear the clutter!
Resources Mentioned:
The Living on Less Collection is a curated collection is packed with valuable resources to help you declutter your home, organize your finances, and simplify your life. My 5 C’s of Decluttering Mini-Course (retail $12) is just one of the resources - and you get everything for $5. Only redeem what you want! Resources include:
- The Ultimate Declutter Dashboard
- 101 Ways to Get Organized
- Parenting Beyond Your Triggers 
- Less Stress Planner and Tracker Bundle
Today is the last day, so don’t delay!
 
James Clear’s articles on motivation and activation energy
My Spotify decluttering playlist
 
Related Episodes:
Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question
Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything
Episode 32: Stop Believing These 7 Lies About Your Stuff
Episode 61: 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you can’t see the screen saver on your desktop because your digital files are out of control and you are drowning in e-mails that keep on coming, today’s episode is for you! Deanna Yates, host of the popular podcast Wannabe Clutter Free is guiding us through how she sets up her “virtual filing cabinet” for digital files as well as sharing some tips for taming your inbox!
Deanna helps busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can stop spending their entire weekend cleaning house and start enjoy more time together. Her positive attitude and down to earth nature has propelled the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast to the top 1% of podcasts and has reached over 1.5 Million listens. With expert guests, and tips and tricks from her own experiences she has helped women from all over the world discover the freedom that comes from living clutter-free. When she's not helping clients realize their dreams, you can find her paddle boarding, searching for the tastiest breakfast burrito, or balancing her love of world travel with her love of snuggling up on the couch.
Enjoy this conversation with Deanna!
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Deanna on her website, podcast, and Instagram
Snag her freebie The Doable Dozen to help you keep your home tidy
My episode on Deanna’s podcast
Related Episodes:
Episode 49: Digital Organization and Home Management Tips with Time Management and Biblical Mindset Coach Erika Diaz-Castro
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

The invisible mental load of motherhood are all the things we carry - planning, inventory, appointments, finances, projects, and more. We constantly feel like something is falling through the cracks because of all we are managing. So how can we declutter the crushing mental load?
Today I’m sharing my 5-step system to help you declutter the mental clutter that is contributing to your stress and overwhelm. Grab that notebook and pen - you’re going to need it!
Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):
A great article about the invisible load of motherhood
Eisenhower matrix as described by James Clear
Thriving in Motherhood Planner
Time Blocking Workbook from Chelsi Jo Moore
Systemize Your Life System
 
Related Episodes:
Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things
Episode 78: Intentional Planning to Combat Overwhelm with Sarah Horgan From Simple + Intentional
Episode 99: Master Mental Clutter in Four Simple Steps
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If your closet is overflowing with clothes with the tags still on, shopping overwhelms you because you don’t know what colors look best, or you struggle with impulse purchasing rather than intentionally selecting the clothes that work best for you in your current season - today’s episode is for you! Because shopping - and decluttering - “color first” will change everything when it comes to your wardrobe (and your kids’!)
Today’s guest is Jeannie Stith, founder and CEO of Color Guru. Color Guru analyzes your hair, skin, and eye color to match you with your ideal color palette for clothing so that you can look beautiful and feel confident in your clothes, shop more simply, and create a coordinated wardrobe. Jeannie’s color analysis services and color cards have simplified choosing clothes for people in 49 countries and counting - including me!
 
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Jeannie on Instagram.
Try a color analysis from Color Guru - use my special code OVERWHELM for 10% off your order
Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz
 
Related Episodes:
Episode 20: The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide to a Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Steps to Calm Closet Chaos
Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style
Episode 55: Is Your Closet Overflowing with Clothes You Never Wear? Try These 5 Decluttering Hacks
Episode 108: The Simple, Stress-Free Way to Edit Your Wardrobe with Emily Conley from The Minimal-ish Mama
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

These 5 bins keep my home clutter-free as they help with the inflow - and outflow - of stuff. You don’t need to plan a trip to the Container Store - you probably have bins you can use at home! Let’s dive in!
Resources Mentioned:
Sign up for the Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms weekly newsletter
Check out these stackable paper trays from Target as an option for incoming mail and papers.
Kids Artwork Purgatory - Instagram Reel
Artkive and Keepy for kids’ artwork
Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning show on Peacock
Related Episodes:
Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine
Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering
Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox
Episode 111: Your Simple S.P.R.I.N.G. Decluttering Plan (Spring Decluttering Series)
Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show
Episode 65: Could Swedish Death Cleaning Be the Decluttering Motivation You Need? 5 Simple Steps to Get You Started
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching