Declutter Your Chaos - Mindful Minimalism

Hey Friends, Decluttering isn't a motivation problem. It's a nervous system problem. In today's episode, we talk about why clutter often shows up as a coping strategy during seasons of overwhelm—and why pressure, shame, and "just trying harder" don't work. You'll learn how avoidance forms, what maladaptive coping looks like in the home, and how to work with your nervous system instead of against it. This episode includes a guided nervous system regulation practice you can use anytime—before decluttering, when you feel overwhelmed, or when you notice yourself avoiding your space. The January Reset Day 1: Intention setting Day 2: Nervous system regulation (today) Day 3: Mindful action in the home Want support doing this consistently? You can try the year-long program for $1 for your first month at declutteryourchaos.com If this podcast is helping you, please leave a five-star review or subscribe wherever you're listening—it truly makes a difference. Tomorrow: Day Three of the January Reset — taking mindful action in your home without burnout. If you want support decluttering your entire home in a calm, sustainable way, the year-long Declutter Your Chaos program is open during the January trial period. You can find all the details at https://declutteryourchaos.com/ If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Here's to a calmer, more supported 2026! Click here for the year long program! Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates                                                       

Hey Friends, What if your clutter isn't evidence of failure — but evidence of how much you've been carrying? In this episode, we kick off Day One of the January Reset by dismantling the pressure that comes with a new year and offering a different way to begin. Instead of forcing goals or pushing through, we slow down, regulate the nervous system, and set an intention that's grounded in the body — not willpower. You'll learn why feeling "behind" isn't a motivation problem, how clutter often reflects seasons of grief, caregiving, transition, and survival, and why change doesn't stick unless your nervous system feels safe enough to sustain it. Intention Setting:  This isn't about goals. It's about choosing who you want to be. Name what you want. (Less chaos, more ease, a new job, deeper connection.) Ask what's underneath that desire. How do you actually want to feel? (Calm, safety, confidence, openness.) Bring that feeling into your body. Ground your feet. Slow your breath. Soften your shoulders. Feel gravity. Write one sentence for today. "Today, I choose calm by staying grounded in my body." We also talk about what real commitment looks like — and how choosing yourself doesn't require intensity, just consistency. If you want support decluttering your entire home in a calm, sustainable way, the year-long Declutter Your Chaos program is open during the January trial period. You can find all the details at https://declutteryourchaos.com/ If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Here's to a calmer, more supported 2026! Click here for the year long program! Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates                                                             

Happy New Year Friends, You know that moment when you walk through your house and think, I can't keep living like this. You decide the new year will be different. You'll finally deal with the clutter. And then life happens. This isn't a failure. It's life. In this episode, we talk about why decluttering hasn't worked in the past. Clutter isn't a motivation problem. It's a nervous system problem. When your nervous system is overloaded, avoidance makes sense. Your body is protecting you from more demand—including your home. We cover: Why short-term decluttering plans fail How stress and shame keep people stuck Why consistency comes from safety, not pressure How regulating your nervous system makes letting go easier We also do a short guided practice to help you pause, breathe, and take one small action without spiraling. This isn't about doing more. It's about doing this differently. If you want support doing this consistently, the year-long program is open. You can find all the details at https://declutteryourchaos.com/ If this episode helped you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. Here's to a calmer, more supported 2026! Click here for the year long program! Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates                                                            

Hey Guys, You know that moment when you walk through your house and think, "I need to do something about this" — and then life pulls you in another direction? This episode is about why that happens, especially for women who spend their lives taking care of everyone else — and how to finally stop the cycle without shame, pressure, or burnout. When your nervous system is taxed from doing, managing, and holding everything together, your home often becomes the last thing you tend to. And then the guilt sets in. But clutter isn't a personal failure — it's a physiological response to overload. The 4-Step Reset You'll Practice When you notice stress or shame rising around clutter: 1. Label the feeling – Name what's actually happening in your body 2. Somatic anchoring – Place your hands on your body to signal safety 3. Exposure + acceptance – Stay present instead of avoiding 4. Self-compassion – Acknowledge that you were doing the best you could This is how change starts — without forcing yourself to "do more." Important Reminder You can start with your nervous system. You can start with your home. Either way, you're moving toward regulation and order — as long as you're not doing it from pressure, shame, or control. Regulate your nervous system, take action, and your identity shifts as a result. ⸻ Want Support Doing This Consistently? The year-long program is open. It's where we do this together, week by week — with structure, nervous system support, and accountability. You can learn more at declutteryourchaos.com XO, Amber

Belts, scarves, and hats don't look like a problem — until they quietly take over drawers, bins, and shelves. Because they're small, they often escape decision-making. And because they feel optional, we keep far more than we actually use. In this episode, we declutter the accessories that create background noise in your wardrobe and teach the skill that actually matters: making decisions without perfect certainty.   Hey Friends, Coats and jackets are one of the biggest space stealers in the home. They're bulky, expensive, and rarely worn evenly — which makes them one of the hardest categories to declutter. In this episode, we focus on why letting go of jackets feels harder than it should, and how to make clear, calm decisions without second-guessing yourself. XO, Amber Here are the wardrobe episodes in the wardrobe series: Episode 315 – Wardrobe Series -  Introduction to the Wardrobe Series Tops Episode 316 – Wardrobe Series – Tops: Prep + Sort Hanging Tops by Category Episode 317 – Wardrobe Series – Tops: Declutter Your Hanging Tops Episode 318 – Wardrobe Series – Tops: Declutter Your Folded Tops Bottoms Episode 319 – Wardrobe Series – Bottoms: Declutter Your Jeans Episode 320 – Wardrobe Series – Bottoms: Declutter Pants Episode 321 – Wardrobe Series – Bottoms: Declutter Skirts Episode 322 – Wardrobe Series – Bottoms: Declutter Leggings & Casual Pants One-Pieces Episode 323 – Wardrobe Series – One-Pieces: Declutter Your Dresses, Rompers, Etc. Everything Else Episode 324 – Wardrobe Series –  Shoes Episode 325 – Wardrobe Series – Underwear Episode 326 – Wardrobe Series – Jackets + Coats Episode 327 – Wardrobe Series –  Accessories (belts, scarves, hats) How This Series Works • One small category at a time • Clear, doable steps in every episode • Focused attention so you can actually finish each section   Looking forward to seeing your progress in the free Facebook group.  To join click below... https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos/ Download my free decluttering planner here: https://declutteryourchaos.com/decluttering-planner Let's connect: 📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos 🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com 🛑 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates