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25 Things You Can Declutter Quickly (in 5 minutes or less)

25 Quick Decluttering Wins for Busy Moms; declutter quickly, declutter, minimalism for moms #declutterquickly #declutter #minimalismformoms

As moms, we all could use a quick win now and then. And while decluttering your life is more of a marathon than a sprint, it doesn’t mean you have to spend hours, days or even weeks sorting through stuff and getting rid of things. Most days, that’s not real. You’ve got better ways to spend your time. You’re busy, your kids need 1,000 things and you don’t have much time. The good news is, you don’t need a ton of time to work on a little decluttering. Every little bit adds up. Give yourself five minutes and try these projects you can quickly declutter and give yourself another tally mark in the W column today. 🙂

(And if you’re ready to learn the process you can apply to decluttering any space in your home — even if you’re a busy mom with no time — join my email list community and grab your free decluttering starter guide for busy moms! 🙂 )

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Why Your House is Constantly Messy, & How to Stop It

Why your house is constantly messy & what you can do about it; constantly messy house, decluttering tips

Why Your House is Constantly Messy & How to Stop It

I’ve had my fair share of struggles in the cleaning/organizing department of my life. No matter how hard I tried, my house was constantly messy and I could never seem to keep up. The thought of guests coming over sent me into a state of anxiety and panic. Every time I’d race around the house trying to make it presentable, but no matter how hard I tried, there was always more to clean. And, my kids would be one step behind me making messes wherever they went. I’d stomp around the house and yell and grumble at anyone or anything that had the audacity to cross my path.

 

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After a really low, embarrassing moment in which I overheard guests talking about my mess (for the full story – which yes, includes me ugly crying in a towel at the top of my stairs – join my email list), I resolved to finally do something. But I’ll be honest, I was overwhelmed with where to start. I didn’t even really understand what the problem was in its entirety.

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6 Types of Hidden Clutter & How to Banish Them

6 types of hidden clutter and how to banish them

Some clutter is easy to see. Piles of old mail, newspapers or magazines, overflowing toy boxes, overstuffed closets and drawers, pretty much any junk drawer (I mean, it has “junk” in the name!) – these are some of the most obvious culprits. But did you know there are other hidden and commonly overlooked forms of clutter? It’s more than just junk making messes.

Before we begin, I’ve put together a  free decluttering starter guide for busy moms that will take you from feeling like a hot mess, embarrassed and overwhelmed all the time, to a confident, “I got this,” mom who doesn’t feel trapped by mess all the time.  It includes a cheat sheet, proven simple decluttering process you can apply to any space (even if you don’t have time to shower) and a bonus four-week maintenance routine. Grab yours here:

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Moms: Stop striving for perfect and embrace your failures

Moms: Stop striving for perfect and embrace your failures

Let’s be real. I have struggled with time management and organization throughout much of my life. Being easily distracted, lost in my head with a case of what I believe to be undiagnosed ADHD (not really so much the H), I felt at times that it was impossible to have it all together, though try as I might. And scrolling through Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and pretty much anywhere you might find mom advice, often made me feel worse about myself. It seemed like other people had things figured out. Why didn’t I? What was wrong with me that I was always a hot mess?

It’s honestly the reason Totally the Mom began. Because I wanted to share the strategies that have helped transform my life with other moms. But, full transparency, I have struggled (and still do) to tell people I know in real life about it because they have seen my life and home at times when I have not had my sh*t together. [Read more…] about Moms: Stop striving for perfect and embrace your failures

5 Ways to Stay Motivated When You’re Stuck in a Rut

5 ways to achieve your goals when you've lost your motivation

Here’s a comment I get a lot lately: I know I need to do XYZ (insert any big goal you like here, declutter your house, deep-clean the bathroom, get up earlier, lose 20 lbs…), but I just can’t seem to find any motivation.

It happens. No one is immune, myself included. But when you find yourself caught in that rut, here are 5 ways you can stay motivated and achieve your goals (and to help you stay on track, I’ve created a little habit tracker for you – grab it free here):

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