I am sharing a foolproof two-step process to help you overcome anxiety from all the 'what if' scenarios that get in the way of taking confident action. If you've been pussyfooting around because you're afraid you'll regret your decision then this episode is for you. It's the perfect antidote for anxious ruminating. The beauty of the process is you can use it whenever you are stuck between wanting to take action and feeling scared that it may not turn out well (that's an icky place, right)? What I'm sharing is super simple but incredibly powerful. As promised in the episode, I'm doing somethi ..read more

What do decluttering and organizing have in common? They're both projects, right? This means to be your most effective you need to put on your project manager hat.  Why? Because one of the biggest threats to any project is scope creep. It's something project managers are always on the lookout for. It's the leading cause of project failures.  If you've ever started a decluttering or organizing project but didn't finish, it's likely scope creep was part of the problem. Listen in to hear what it looks like and what to do about it.  If you're ready to declutter your life, then grab ..read more

Decluttered By Design is bite sized podcast focusing on simplifying life. Here's a quick introduction of what to expect from host Kelly Jayne McCann. Each episode, which is always less than ten minutes, focuses on a single idea and provides a quick call to action - nothing fussy, nothing complicated. It's decluttered by design, just the way life should be! If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step process to help you clear the clutter and organize your space like a pro ..read more

What do decluttering and organizing have in common? They're both projects, right? This means to be your most effective you need to put on your project manager hat.  Why? Because one of the biggest threats to any project is scope creep. It's something project managers are always on the lookout for. It's the leading cause of project failures.  If you've ever started a decluttering or organizing project but didn't finish, it's likely scope creep was part of the problem. Listen in to hear what it looks like and what to do about it.  If you're ready to declutter your life, then grab ..read more

If you're not doing everything you want to do, it's probably because fear is tricking you into staying stuck. Sounds harsh, but for most of us, it's true. Fear often stops us from taking action and following through on our ambitions. Luckily, we don't have to settle. We can push past the fear using this super simple and oh-so-powerful four-step process.   If you're ready to declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six-step process to help you clear the clutter and organize your space like a pro. For ongoing motivation and support, j ..read more

Memorabilia can be hard to declutter, even when you really want to let go. That's because memorabilia is emotionally charged. But guess what? We're the ones who created that connection. While I wouldn't call that connection artificial, I would call it manufactured. We assign value based on how an item played a role in our experience. But we need to remember that the object doesn't hold the memory of that experience, the memory lives within us. We can choose to devalue and let go of anything that isn't serving us well. It's our right. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my fr ..read more

Decluttering is often thought of as an activity you 'have to do'. But the truth is decluttering is really the ultimate act of self-care. When we clear the clutter, we're nurturing ourselves. So I'm here today to encourage you to shift your mindset and allow yourself to embrace the process as something you 'get to do' - reframe it as an opportunity to create your best life. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step process to help you clear the clutter and organize your space like a pro ..read more

Do you ever think about where your beliefs came from? Our beliefs are ours to choose, but too often we forget that. We tend to simply accept those that have been instilled in us.  So it's up to us to question the beliefs and let go of the ones that don't serve us well. It's not only OK to do this, it's incumbent upon us to do so. If we seek to live our best lives, clutter free and full of meaning, then we need to take control of what we believe. We need to create our own support network, based on values that are authentically ours. So this week I'm giving you a process to shift your beli ..read more

I recently I got a question that went like this: How come I can never enjoy my progress? Instead of taking time to relax and savor my successes, I just keep seeing all that still needs doing. When I look around I see tasks everywhere and it's severely limiting my ability to feel happy. What can I do to reclaim my happiness? The essence of this question is really about happiness and whether we're entitled or justified to be happy if there's still stuff to get done. Short answer: Yes, we are entitled to it! for the longer answer, listen in. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab ..read more

You aren't truly free from the clutter until it's out of your space. So deciding where it's going to go is necessity. It's easy to get caught up wanting to find just the right place, but that's complicated and exhausting. This episode proposes a different and better way to handle the question of where to donate. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step process to help you clear the clutter and organize your space like a pro. Special Note: If you're enjoying this podcast and ready to accelerate your declutt ..read more