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by Amy Revell
Amy Revell is a Declutter Coach and Professional Organiser and wants you to experience freedom from clutter in your head, heart and home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 4 days ago15 min
Wealth of Minimalism
What if minimalism wasn’t about having less, but about having more of what actually matters to you?When you choose minimalism in a way that aligns with your values, you can experience a surprising kind of wealth. You might have more financial freedom because you’re not constantly spending money on more stuff. You might have more freedom in your work because you don’t need to chase the highest-paying job simply to keep up with your lifestyle.You can create more space for your health, whether that means having time to exercise, see health professionals or simply invest in yourself. You can have more time for relationships because you’re not constantly shopping, scrolling, tidying and managing your stuff.Minimalism can also give you greater freedom to live according to your values and pursue the things you’re passionate about. That might mean saying no to something that doesn’t align with you, taking a trip, spending time with someone you love or simply sitting down to do a jigsaw puzzle.And there can be a deeper wealth in minimalism too. When your home, finances and time aren’t completely consumed by stuff, you may find yourself with more space to think about purpose, faith, spirituality and the bigger questions of life.You don’t have to become a “perfect minimalist”. You can simply start taking away the hold that stuff has on your life and notice what becomes possible when you do.Minimalist and Faith BooksUncluttered Faith by Joshua BeckerChristian Minimalism by Becca McCraryThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Minimalism Wellbeing and the EnvironmentConsumerismWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/VmfODyZUiTYJoin my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago14 min
Time Theft
What if the real cost of clutter isn’t the money you spend on it, or even the space it takes up, but the time it steals from you?After a scammer tried to use Amy’s debit card, she realised that although they didn’t manage to steal any money, they did steal two hours of her time dealing with the bank. That experience got her thinking about the many ways clutter does exactly the same thing.Your stuff takes time to buy, bring home, find a place for, clean, store, organise and eventually get rid of. It can turn your evenings and weekends into a never-ending list of things you should be doing instead of relaxing, connecting with your family, being creative or simply enjoying your time.Clutter can also steal the moments you actually want to remember. A toy bought at the aquarium gift shop can become what your child remembers instead of the incredible fish they saw. Christmas can become about presents rather than stories, connection and time together. Holidays can become about getting the perfect photo or buying souvenirs instead of being present for the experience.You can earn money back, but you can’t earn yesterday back.So what would change if you started seeing clutter as a thief of your time? Maybe you don’t need another thing to remember the occasion. Maybe you just need to experience it, tell the story and make the memory.You may also like to listen to these episodes:Anti GoalsConsumerismWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/FzvpJHqtuK4Join my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago15 min
33 Questions: Attachment and Identity
Decluttering isn’t always about whether something is useful. Sometimes the hardest decisions are tied to your heart, your memories and your sense of identity.As you work through your belongings, ask yourself whether you’re keeping something because you genuinely want it, or because you feel guilty about letting it go. You can love someone without keeping the gift they gave you, and you can honour a memory without keeping every physical reminder of it.Consider whether a photo, a story or a single representative item could preserve the memory while allowing you to let go of the quantity. You can also ask what you’re actually afraid will happen if you get rid of something, and whether that fear is a good enough reason to keep it.Then look at what your possessions say about who you are. Are you keeping things because they represent who you used to be, or because of who you hope to become? Old hobbies, clothes that no longer fit, teaching resources from a previous career and things bought for an imagined future can all take up space in your home.You can also ask whether you would choose to own something if you were seeing it for the first time today, whether anyone would actually want it after you die, and perhaps the most exciting question of all: what are you making room for by getting rid of this?Sometimes decluttering isn’t about losing something. It’s about creating space for the life you want now.Dive into our 3 week mini series about 33 Decluttering QuestionsWeek one is about your homeWeek two is about your mindsetWeek three is about your heartUse the questions when you're decluttering as a tool for decision making!Download the 33 QuestionsYou may also like to listen to these episodes:33 Questions: Priority and Usefulness33 Questions: Future and RegretNeat vs TidyReducing VolumeWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/tt9C_JxWzvIJoin my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago13 min
33 Questions: Future & Regret
When you’re decluttering, it’s easy to get stuck on the things you might need, the money you’ve already spent, or the regret attached to a purchase. But your decisions become much clearer when you start looking at the reality of your life today.In week two of the 33 Decluttering Questions, you’ll explore two categories that can make letting go particularly difficult: the future, and money and regret.You’ll consider whether you have a realistic plan to use something in the future, or whether you’re keeping it for a hypothetical version of your life. You’ll also ask whether an item could easily be borrowed, rented or replaced if you ever did need it.Sometimes the thing keeping you stuck is what you’re waiting for: downsizing, the kids moving out, or even getting permission from someone who can no longer give it to you. You’ll also look at what you could gain by letting something go, whether that’s physical space, easier routines or the opportunity to use a room differently.Then there’s the money. You’ll unpack the very common tendency to keep something simply because you spent a lot of money on it, or because letting it go means admitting you regret the purchase.The money is already spent. What matters now is the decision you make based on the reality in front of you.These questions can help you move away from fear, guilt and hypothetical futures, and towards more intentional decisions about what belongs in your home today.Join the Get Organized HQ Conference - tickets are FREEOver the next 3 weeks we're doing a mini series going through 33 questions you can ask yourself to help you decide what to keep and what to declutter.Week one is about your homeWeek two is about your mindsetWeek three is about your heartUse the questions when you're decluttering as a tool for decision making!Download the 33 QuestionsYou may also like to listen to these episodes:33 Questions: Priority and UsefulnessNeat vs TidyReducing VolumeWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/dHqLAFvsbP4Join my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 6, 202617 min
33 Questions: Priority & Usefulness
Join the Get Organized HQ Conference - tickets are FREEOver the next 3 weeks we're doing a mini series going through 33 questions you can ask yourself to help you decide what to keep and what to declutter. Week one is about your homeWeek two is about your mindsetWeek three is about your heartUse the questions when you're decluttering as a tool for decision making!Download the 33 QuestionsYou may also like to listen to these episodes:Neat vs TidyReducing VolumeWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Slp37Og7J_0Join my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 30, 202615 min
Clean Home Roadmap
Keeping your home clean isn't just about cleaning. It starts much earlier than that.If you've ever felt frustrated because no matter how much you clean, your home never seems to stay that way, it might be because you're trying to start at the wrong end of the roadmap.Instead of focusing on cleaning first, work your way through the roadmap that make cleaning easier. Start by understanding your why. Knowing why you want a calmer, cleaner home gives you the motivation to begin. From there, declutter by letting go of what you no longer need. Once you have less to manage, you can categorise similar items, create organised homes for everything, and make tidying a simple matter of putting things back where they belong.When your home is organised, tidying becomes quicker. When it's tidy, cleaning suddenly takes a fraction of the time and effort.Rather than trying to overhaul your entire home at once, choose one small space, like your bathroom or wardrobe, and work through each step. Build the right foundation before moving on to another area.Remember the roadmap:Know your why → Get motivated → Declutter → Categorise → Organise → Tidy → CleanDownload the Roadmap HereWhen you follow the steps in that order, maintaining your home becomes far more achievable, and you'll spend less time managing your stuff and more time enjoying your home.You may also like to listen to these episodes:Tidy Dad with Tyler MooreNeed. Want. ExcessWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/YyX8LV42SPUJoin my CommunityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 23, 202649 min
Tidy Dad with Tyler Moore
In this conversation with Tyler Moore, better known as Tidy Dad, you'll discover how a mental health breakdown, a tiny New York apartment and the chaos of raising young children became the catalyst for creating a simpler, more intentional life.You don't need a bigger house, more money or a perfectly organised home to live well. What you need is alignment between your space, your values and the life you actually want.Together, we explore why decluttering is about far more than getting rid of stuff. It's about making decisions that reduce overwhelm, creating systems that make tidying easy, and learning to stop chasing the life you think you should want.You'll hear why "just enough" is a freeing mindset, how to let go of the fear of "what if I need it someday?", and why decluttering often uncovers deeper life changes. Tyler also shares his concept of "surthrival", those seasons when life stretches you beyond your capacity, and practical ways to find joy even in the middle of difficult circumstances.Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by clutter, questioning your priorities, or simply wanting a home that supports the life you want to live, you'll come away encouraged to make choices that create more freedom, not more pressure.Your home doesn't need to be perfect. It simply needs to make room for what matters most.Connect with Tidy Dad Tyler MooreTyler Moore (Tidy Dad) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tidydadTidy Tidbits podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tidy-tidbits-with-tyler-moore-tidy-up-your-life-with/id1816271318The Tidy Times (Substack): https://tidydad.substack.com/s/tidy-tidbitsTidy Up Your Life by Tyler Moore: https://thetidydad.com/qrbookYou may also like to listen to these episodes:The Minimal Mom with Dawn Madsen5 Home TruthsWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/jVhBaWKWxdoJoin my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 16, 202618 min
Blame
If you've ever caught yourself saying, "My house is cluttered because..." you're not alone. There are genuine reasons why clutter builds up, from ADHD and autism to chronic illness, grief, financial pressure, caring responsibilities, or simply being in a demanding season of life. Those challenges are real, but they don't have to leave you feeling powerless.Instead of asking who's to blame, consider asking, "What can I do differently because of this reality?" That simple shift moves you from feeling stuck to finding practical solutions that work for your unique circumstances.You'll hear examples of how to reframe common barriers, whether you're living with chronic pain, navigating mental health challenges, adjusting to a new baby, or managing a busy family. Rather than expecting yourself to follow systems designed for someone else's life, you can create systems that support the way you live right now.You'll also explore the blame that often gets directed towards partners, children and even well-meaning grandparents. While you can't control other people's behaviour, you can take ownership of the spaces, routines and decisions that are within your control.A cluttered home doesn't mean you've failed. It often reflects the season you're in. By acknowledging what's true, adjusting your expectations where needed and taking one small step forward, you can create a home that feels calmer, more functional and easier to maintain, without guilt or perfection.You may also like to listen to these episodes:Malignant ClutterHelping Someone StartWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/W3Np47cRqFIJoin my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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