Ep 71: Decluttering Made Simple - The No-Mess Method with Dana K. White

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Today on Learn to Thrive with ADHD, I'm bringing you a conversation that's going to revolutionize how you think about decluttering. I'm sitting down with Dana K. White, author and creator of "A Slob Comes Clean," who gets it – she really gets it.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by traditional organizing advice or found yourself with a bigger mess after trying to declutter, this episode is for you. Dana shares her ADHD-friendly "no-mess" method that actually works with our brains, not against them. We dive deep into why the usual decluttering advice fails us and explore practical strategies that you can start using today, even if you only have five minutes.

What You'll Learn:

• A decluttering method that won't leave you more overwhelmed than when you started
• Why "pull everything out" doesn't work for ADHD brains
• The Container Concept (this changed my perspective completely!)
• How to make decluttering decisions without emotional drainage
• Real talk about the "one-in-one-out" rule and why it might not click at first
• Practical solutions for handling donations (especially if you live in a small town)
• The truth about time management and daily tasks
• Managing idea clutter (fellow entrepreneurs, this one's for you!)

Find Dana:

• Website: aslobcomesclean.com
• YouTube: Dana K. White
• Podcast: A Slob Comes Clean

Dana's Books:

• "How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind"
• "Decluttering at the Speed of Life"
• "Organizing for the Rest of Us"

Game-Changing Takeaways:

1. Progress > Perfection: Every 5-minute decluttering session counts
2. The Container Concept: Let the space be the bad guy
3. Two crucial questions for decluttering:
   • "Where would I look for this first?"
   • "Would it ever occur to me that I had this?"

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Remember, thriving with ADHD is possible – sometimes we just need the right strategies and support. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share with someone who might need to hear this!

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