Decluttering Q&A with Dana K White May 16, 2023

I'm answering questions submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. Go there to ask questions for future lives.

Get a printable of my five step decluttering process when you sign up for my newsletter.

My books: https://aslobcomesclean,com/book

Join us at Patreon:   / aslobcomesclean  

Need to find (or become) a decluttering coach certified in my process? DeclutteringCoaches.com

02.38: Do you recommend a quarantine box or place for items that you like, but you aren't finished with decluttering your space? So later in decluttering, you might actually have room for them?

14.59: When my kids were growing up I always developed my photos of them and put it in a photo album. I have since stopped doing this because all my pictures are on my phone. How do I downsize new photos?

18.19: Finally motivated to declutter. The container concept is still a struggle, the cabinets are at full capacity...how can I build tougher decluttering muscles?

21.54: I'm looking for advice on decluttering after the death of a loved one. How do you deal with the overwhelm of memory and emotion and making decisions when my grief is still raw?

25.07: How to create homes for stuff? I'm really struggling with this. I'm in the TYHB course but having a very hard time with creating homes.

28.38: How and where do you store your year-round decor when you need to switch it out for seasonal decluttering? For example, what do you do with the items you've replaced Christmas decor for?

31.19: ??? I’ve been decluttering and catching up with cleaning for some time now. I think it’s time to move from “project” to “maintenance”. I don’t know how. Daily tasks and… what?

32.31: QUESTION - Do you have any suggestions when trying to declutter large areas (I.e. my basement) that has become a catch all and I want it all gone quickly?

34.39: ​​? How is your garden going? also, I was the one last week who asked about robot vacuums. I got one and so far has helped keeping the floor picked up. I hope it trains me to notice vs me giving up.

35.14: I can't stay focused so would it be better to declutter by categories or no

36.23: PLEASE I NEED YOUR BOOKS AUDIO VERSIONS WHER TO BUY???

37.29: ​​??? Have you thought about having a special workshop for men? Help!

38.27: What if the place I would look for it first is a really bad spot for it but that's where I'd look because that's where it's always been?

40.57: ??? How can I tell that it's time to stop decluttering and start maintaining?

42.13: How to not offend someone by putting away something during 5 min pickup? Like putting away a wrench hubby was done with it off the dining table for dinner.

43.38: ​​??? how do I quickly declutter. hubby has decided to move and I'm not going fast enough. eek

44.35:??? how do i know which room to start with? I have a lady coming tomorrow to my home that was trained by you, Dana.

45.25: what if my husband is trying to help rid the house of all this 100% misc items everywhere but thinks everything is trash?

46.02: How often do you declutter sentimental items? Also, do the things in your keepsake box change throughout different points in your life?

49.30: ​​I have a sari that I absolutely love. I have it for over 20 years now and I will never make it anything else than just a large piece of material that I love to look at.

49.59:??Q: I’ve gone through my whole house decluttering. I did well simplifying. However I still feel like I’m not done yet. How can I get motivation to keep going even though I did it all? What’s next?

53.40:What can I do to keep it in my house but also use it somehow?

54.53: ​​??? Q: What are your thoughts on limited edition/pre-order items? My favourite series will be releasing anniversary merchandise this year but not sure if there's room for them yet. Help!!