Decluttered By Design
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWeekly tips to help you declutter your life, so you can live your best life! Host Kelly Jayne McCann, a clutter coach, professional organizer and intentional living mentor, provides practical guidance to help people overcome the emotional hurdles that keep them tethered to clutter. As the founder of OrganizingMaven.com, she's helped people all over the world shift their mindsets and build the habits that allow them to live clutter-free. Each episode focuses on a single idea and provides a quick call to action - nothing fussy, nothing complicated. It's decluttered by design, just the way life should be!
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How To Overcome Fear and Take Action
August 18, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBI am sharing a foolproof two-step process to help you overcome anxiety from all the 'what if' scenarios that get in the way of taking confident action. If you've been pussyfooting around because you're afraid you'll regret your decision then this episode is for you. It's the perfect antidote for anxious ruminating. The beauty of the process is you can use it whenever you are stuck between wanting to take action and feeling scared that it may not turn out well (that's an icky place, right)?...
How To Finish The Year Strong (and why it matters so much!)
November 10, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MBWant to know how your 2023 is going to unfold? Then look at how your 2022 finished. Endings have an outsized influence on beginnings, so if you want to start the new year strong, then you need to finish this year on a high note. Luckily, it's actually not that hard to do. Listen in to see what I mean, and then be sure to grab my free How To Finish Strong Guide so you can end the year on a high note! Want to connect directly with me? Find me on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Say hello, ...
How Self-Care Can Help You Declutter Your Life
October 18, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBEngaging in the right kind of self-care might be one of the quickest ways to begin decluttering your life. Spoiler: I'm not talking about spa days and meditation retreats. Not that there's anything wrong with those, but there's a different way of looking at self-care that can have a lasting impact on your mental and emotional well-being. It's a way of caring for yourself that can eliminate much of the internal inner clutter that casts a cloud over our days. Listen for my take on the importa...
The Number One Reason Decluttering and Organizing Projects Fail
November 01, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MBWhat do decluttering and organizing have in common? They're both projects, right? This means to be your most effective you need to put on your project manager hat. Why? Because one of the biggest threats to any project is scope creep. It's something project managers are always on the lookout for. It's the leading cause of project failures. If you've ever started a decluttering or organizing project but didn't finish, it's likely scope creep was part of the problem. Listen in to hear what ...
Why You Absolutely Need To Think Like A Project Manager When You're Decluttering and Organizing
November 01, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBWhat do decluttering and organizing have in common? They're both projects, right? This means to be your most effective you need to put on your project manager hat. Why? Because one of the biggest threats to any project is scope creep. It's something project managers are always on the lookout for. It's the leading cause of project failures. If you've ever started a decluttering or organizing project but didn't finish, it's likely scope creep was part of the problem. Listen in to hear what ...
How To Push Past Fear Quickly and Easily (for real!)
October 15, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.43 MBIf you're not doing everything you want to do, it's probably because fear is tricking you into staying stuck. Sounds harsh, but for most of us, it's true. Fear often stops us from taking action and following through on our ambitions. Luckily, we don't have to settle. We can push past the fear using this super simple and oh-so-powerful four-step process. If you're ready to declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six-step process to he...
Clarify Your Goals: How To Know Exactly What Goal To Focus On First
October 04, 2021 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.86 MBWhen you have multiple goals, trying to decide which goal to focus on first can be crazy-making. Far too often, we bounce back and forth, doing some of this, some of that, and never making much progress on any of them. It's frustrating to put in the effort and never get any sense of satisfaction. It doesn't have to be like that though. I'm sharing a simple process to help you decide exactly what goal to focus first on so that you can more easily reach every other goal. It's a game-changer...
Clarify Your Goals: How To Know Exactly What Goal To Focus On First
October 04, 2021 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.86 MBWhen you have multiple goals, trying to decide which goal to focus on first can be crazy-making. Far too often, we bounce back and forth, doing some of this, some of that, and never making much progress on any of them. It's frustrating to put in the effort and never get any sense of satisfaction. It doesn't have to be like that though. I'm sharing a simple process to help you decide exactly what goal to focus first on so that you can more easily reach every other goal. It's a game-changer...
Part 6: Bridging The Gap Between Dreaming and Doing - How To Keep Your Energy Up
August 28, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBThis mini-season focuses on bridging the gap between dreaming and doing. We're on episode 6 of 6, where I'm sharing a strategy to help you keep your energy level up. Spoiler: It's not about exercise, nutrition, or getting more rest. There's a bonus benefit to implementing this idea, it will help you reduce stress. And it takes nothing more than a little imagination to make it work. If you're long-time listener, I'll be back with a brand new season on September 1st, but I would wholly ...
Part 5: Bridging The Gap Between Dreaming and Doing - Why Leniency is as Important as Discipline
August 21, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBThis mini-season focuses on bridging the gap between dreaming and doing. We're on episode 5 of 6 where I'm sharing why leniency toward yourself is as important as discipline. If you're struggling with building discipline you need to listen. I'm giving counterintuitive guidance but when you hear it, it will make perfects sense. Plus, implementing it will help you reduce mental and emotional clutter. And I've got an easy strategy to help you turn negative self-talk, into something empoweri...
Part 4: Bridging The Gap Between Dreaming and Doing - Why Belief in Yourself Is Critical & How To Develop It
August 14, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.31 MBThis mini-season focuses on bridging the gap between dreaming and doing. We're on episode 4 of 6 where I'm sharing why belief in yourself is actually the deciding factor in whether you succeed or not. If you're struggling with believing in yourself, you'll want to listen in because I'm providing evidence that will help you realize you've got what it takes to go after your goals. Plus, I'm sharing a personal tidbit about me and my struggle with self-confidence and self-esteem. If you'...
Part 3: Bridging The Gap Between Dreaming and Doing - Why Awareness Is Essential and How To Practice It
August 04, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBThis mini-season focuses on bridging the gap between dreaming and doing. We're on episode 3 of 6 where we're learning why you must practice self-awareness and I'm sharing two ways to help you become more aware. One is specific to decluttering and will help you become more discerning about what you allow into your space. The other is will help you apply what you learn from any experience, so you can enjoy continuous improvement. If you're long-time listener, I'll be back with a brand new...
Part 2: Bridging The Gap Between Dreaming and Doing - How To Be More Intentional
July 25, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MBThis mini-season focuses on bridging the gap between dreaming and doing using the VIABLE Goal Framework. It's a process that will help you gain clarity around your vision and create consistency so you can bring that vision to life. We're on episode 2 of 6 where we're exploring the role of intentional living and learning how we can make the shift from reactive to proactive. If you're long-time listener, I'll be back with a brand new season on September 1st, but I would wholly encourage yo...
Part 1: Bridging The Gap Between Dreaming and Doing - The 3 Critical Elements of a VIABLE Goal
July 17, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBReady to bridge the gap between dreaming and doing? This episode will help you do it. Before we dive in, you should know that this is the first in a 6 part series, or mini-season if you will, where I am going to walk you through a process that will help you gain clarity around your vision and create consistency so you can bring that vision to life. It's called the VIABLE Goal Framework and it will help you move from goal setter to goal getter! If you're long-time listener, I'll be back wi...
Decluttering: How To Hush The Little Voice That Says "You Should Keep It"
December 15, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MBYou made a decision, you're ready to let something go. Yay for you! But then that little voice pipes up and says, "Hey, what are you doing, girl? That might be useful someday. You shouldn't give it away." You stop and think, "Maybe I'm not making the right decision after all. Maybe I should hold on to this thing." Boom! Just like that you wind up keeping the very thing you were so ready to let go. Ugh. But it doesn't have to be like that. We have the power to remove all that frustration....
How To Fall In Love With Your Schedule
December 08, 2020 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBHave you ever woken up and realized that the day ahead of you is going to feel like nails on a chalkboard sound? Or worse, realized that just before drifting off to dreamland, meaning sleep is not exactly going to be your friend? If not, count yourself supernaturally lucky. But if you're like most of us and find yourself over-committing and resenting it, this episode will help you ditch all that stress. It's about really evaluating what we say yes to to start with. Or in other words, deacti...
The Silver Lining To A Covid Holiday Season
December 01, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBThis is the perfect year to declutter your holiday traditions. If you've been yearning to try something new, this is your year, thanks to the pandemic. Now, I am not here to minimize what’s happening, things are serious. However, at times like this, I think it’s critical we don’t give up our personal power and allow ourselves to be fully devoured by the situation. ⠀ As trite as it might sound, we need to remember that in every crisis, there is opportunity. And it's up to us to seek it out ...
Time Management Tip - How To Make Sure You Love Your Schedule
July 08, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBIf you find yourself over-committing and resenting it, this tip will help you eliminate all that stress. It's all about re-evaluating what we say yes to to start with. Our time is precious, right? So why say yes to something you'll regret later? This tip will help eliminate that possibility altogether! If you're ready to declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step process to help you clear the clutter and organize your space li...
What Causes Clutter
July 01, 2020 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.12 MBThis episode explains how clutter typically takes hold. Spoiler: In general, there is no grand event to blame. Clutter is caused by our decisions. And not the biggies, but the everyday choices we make. FYI - This actually great news. If clutter is rooted in the smallest decisions, then we can start weeding it out just by making better decisions. Tune in to hear exactly what I mean and learn how simple reversing course really is. If you're ready to declutter your life, then grab my free e-c...
The Sly Way Clutter Takes Root
August 27, 2019 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.12 MBGet ready for a story, because this episode is the sad little tale of how clutter typically takes hold. Spoiler: In general, there is no grand event to blame. Clutter is caused by (gasp!) our decisions. And not the biggies, but the everyday choices we make. FYI - This actually great news. If clutter is rooted in the smallest decisions, then we can start weeding it out just by making better decisions. Tune in to hear exactly what I mean and learn how simple reversing course really is. If yo...
Decluttering and Donations: What To Keep In Mind
August 12, 2019 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.29 MBYou aren't truly free from the clutter until it's out of your space. So deciding where it's going to go is necessity. It's easy to get caught up wanting to find just the right place, but that's complicated and exhausting. This episode proposes a different and better way to handle the question of where to donate. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step process to help you clear the clutter and organize y...
How To Let Go Of Clutter That "Cost Good Money"
August 05, 2019 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.46 MBIf we feel like we're losing money, it can be much harder to let go of stuff we don't use. But the truth is pretty simple: the item isn't the same as the money was - it's now just clutter. This episode focuses on what you need to know about those kinds of sunk costs and gives you a process to help you learn from them so you don't make the same mistakes again. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step pro...
How To Make Sure You Don't Unwittingly Create Harmful Emotional Clutter
July 29, 2019 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MBThis episode focuses on a particular kind of emotional clutter. So often people feel bad about the things they struggle with. I don't mean bad about the struggle per se. I mean they feel bad about the *type* of situation they are struggling with. I'm talking about shame. It's born from a tendency we all have, and that is to compare our lives to others. When we compare our struggle to what we see others struggling with, we often invalidate our own struggle. Listen in to learn why you need to ...
How To Make Sure You Don't Unwittingly Create Harmful Emotional Clutter
July 29, 2019 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MBThis episode focuses on a particular kind of emotional clutter. So often people feel bad about the things they struggle with. I don't mean bad about the struggle per se. I mean they feel bad about the *type* of situation they are struggling with. I'm talking about shame. It's born from a tendency we all have, and that is to compare our lives to others. When we compare our struggle to what we see others struggling with, we often invalidate our own struggle. Listen in to learn why you need to ...
Why You Should Decide What Enough Is
July 22, 2019 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.49 MBSetting limits is a critical part of keeping your space free from clutter. It's hard to let go of the excess if you don't know what enough is, so you need to decide just how much you really need. As you lighten up, you free yourself from the burden of being responsible for so much, which means more time to enjoy life! If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step process to help you clear the clutter and orga...
How To Let Love Guide You In Making Decisions
July 15, 2019 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBWhat if you could easily and consistently make better decisions? You can with one simple question. Asking yourself what feels like love will allow you to make the choices that lead to greater satisfaction. This question will help you build your confidence and reach your goals quicker. Listen in to see how to apply this principle. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step process to help you clear the clu...
How To Declutter When You Want To Keep Stuff But Lack Space
July 08, 2019 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.31 MBHaving to let go of stuff because you lack space can create resentment and make you feel angry. But if you reframe what it means, you can make it much more bearable, perhaps even feel good about it. I'm sharing a two-step solution that allows you to make peace with the process. A simple mindset shift, coupled with a set of questions will allow you to eliminate the excess with confidence. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organize...
How Perfectionist Tendencies Can Sabotage Your Happiness
July 01, 2019 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.49 MBAre you a perfectionist? How is that working for you? I'm taking an educated guess that it makes life kind of miserable. Today I'm talking about why the tendency to strive for perfection is one the least helpful things you can do. And I've got a suggestion to help you re-channel that energy into something with a far better return on the effort investment. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step process...
How Declutter Memorabilia
June 24, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MBMemorabilia can be hard to declutter, even when you really want to let go. That's because memorabilia is emotionally charged. But guess what? We're the ones who created that connection. While I wouldn't call that connection artificial, I would call it manufactured. We assign value based on how an item played a role in our experience. But we need to remember that the object doesn't hold the memory of that experience, the memory lives within us. We can choose to devalue and let go of anything ...
Overcoming The 'I Might Need It' Excuse
June 17, 2019 18:00 - 4 minutes - 2.97 MBLetting go of clutter is challenging, there's no getting around that. We fear we'll make the wrong choice and regret it, so we avoid making a decision and come up with excuses to hold onto stuff. A frequent reason for holding onto the excess is 'I might need it someday, so I have to keep it'. The truth is that kind of thinking keeps you tethered to possibilities that will likely never come to be. Which also means it keeps you tethered to the clutter. This week we're exploring a process to ov...
Overcoming The 'I Might Need It' Excuse
June 17, 2019 18:00 - 4 minutes - 2.97 MBLetting go of clutter is challenging, there's no getting around that. We fear we'll make the wrong choice and regret it, so we avoid making a decision and come up with excuses to hold onto stuff. A frequent reason for holding onto the excess is 'I might need it someday, so I have to keep it'. The truth is that kind of thinking keeps you tethered to possibilities that will likely never come to be. Which also means it keeps you tethered to the clutter. This week we're exploring a process to ov...
How To Make Decluttering Feel Good
June 10, 2019 16:00 - 3 minutes - 1.67 MBDecluttering is often thought of as an activity you 'have to do'. But the truth is decluttering is really the ultimate act of self-care. When we clear the clutter, we're nurturing ourselves. So I'm here today to encourage you to shift your mindset and allow yourself to embrace the process as something you 'get to do' - reframe it as an opportunity to create your best life. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple...
How To Create Supportive Beliefs
June 03, 2019 21:00 - 8 minutes - 3.95 MBDo you ever think about where your beliefs came from? Our beliefs are ours to choose, but too often we forget that. We tend to simply accept those that have been instilled in us. So it's up to us to question the beliefs and let go of the ones that don't serve us well. It's not only OK to do this, it's incumbent upon us to do so. If we seek to live our best lives, clutter free and full of meaning, then we need to take control of what we believe. We need to create our own support network, ...
How To Find Happiness In An Always More To Do World
May 27, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.07 MBI recently I got a question that went like this: How come I can never enjoy my progress? Instead of taking time to relax and savor my successes, I just keep seeing all that still needs doing. When I look around I see tasks everywhere and it's severely limiting my ability to feel happy. What can I do to reclaim my happiness? The essence of this question is really about happiness and whether we're entitled or justified to be happy if there's still stuff to get done. Short answer: Yes, we are ...
Why We Need To Stop With The Excuses and Own Our Decisions
May 20, 2019 20:00 - 6 minutes - 3.09 MBRationalizing and coming up with some lame excuses for why we can't do something is one of the cruelest ways we self sabotage. Rationalizing removes free choice and leverages loopholes as permission to act in a certain (almost always safe) way. The truth is we're adults, so we don't need permission. What we need to do is ditch the excuses and start making decisions that we can own. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It...
How To Make Sure You Make Progress On Your Projects
May 13, 2019 22:00 - 5 minutes - 2.33 MBIn order to complete a project, you have to take consistent action, right? But if you are unsure about your next step is, you can spin your wheels forever trying to figure out what to do. Consistent action can also be take a hit if we start avoiding our project because we see it as ongoing struggle. We can overcome both these challenges, and be consistently productive, if we adopt a simple strategy of stopping with a starting place in mind. If you're ready to get declutter your life, th...
How To Manage Emotions and Make Decluttering Easier
May 06, 2019 21:00 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MBOur emotions often drive our decisions. Fear and guilt in particular are uncomfortable, so we tend to avoid situations where we have to face them. Unfortunately, that often includes decluttering. We put off doing the work so we don't have to deal with the unpleasant feelings. But what if there were a way to redefine what those feelings mean, so taking action felt better, even good? There is! Here's a simple process to refocus negative feelings and turn them into something helpful. If you're...
How To Take Action Even When You Are Overwhelmed
April 29, 2019 20:00 - 5 minutes - 2.47 MBOverwhelm can keep us stuck. We get so caught up big picture thinking that we forget we don't have to figure it all out before we start. We can overcome the overwhelm and create real momentum if we focus instead on what we actually do know. And there is always something we know for sure. It may not be much, but it's a start. And starting is what matters most. Listen in to see how to make this super simple idea work for you. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-cou...
Time & Stuff: What Once Felt Good, Now Feels Bad
April 22, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.29 MBTime has the potential to change all things, including how we feel about our stuff. Things that started out giving us pleasure can eventually cause us emotional pain. Unfortunately, we often don't take action to alleviate that pain and rid ourselves of the associated negativity. This episode helps you identify those emotional vampires. Once you know where they lurk, you'll be better able to take action and sever the relationship. It's time to say no to anything that diminishes our energy and...
A Mantra Based Meditation For Clutter Free Living
April 17, 2019 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.25 MBThis bonus episode is a kind of non episode, it's a simple mantra based meditation to help you create supportive beliefs that will allow you to declutter your life with greater ease. You can play it anytime you need a supportive voice to help you believe in yourself and your abilities. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step process to help you clear the clutter and organize your space like a pro. Than...
Self Expectations Can Make Decluttering Easier
April 15, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 2.84 MBWe can set ourselves up for success by setting expectations for ourselves. This is especially true when it comes doing something challenging, like letting go of clutter, or doing something that feels scary. Setting self expectations means determining when, where and how we are going to act. We need to actually envision what success looks like and give it a trial run, so we are ready for the real deal. Bottom line: When we plan to succeed, we exponentially increase the odds we will. If you'...
How To Make Decluttering Your Life Easier
April 08, 2019 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.33 MBDecluttering your life involves making loads of decisions, which can feel exhausting. But you can make the process exponentially easier through vision creation. Listen to learn why this is a critical first step. If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step process to help you clear the clutter and organize your space like a pro. Thanks for listening! For more great stuff, find me on Instagram and LinkedIn....
Introduction To Decluttered By Design
April 01, 2019 17:00 - 1 minute - 557 KBDecluttered By Design is bite sized podcast focusing on simplifying life. Here's a quick introduction of what to expect from host Kelly Jayne McCann. Each episode, which is always less than ten minutes, focuses on a single idea and provides a quick call to action - nothing fussy, nothing complicated. It's decluttered by design, just the way life should be! If you're ready to get declutter your life, then grab my free e-course: ESCAPE Clutter And Get Organized. It's a simple six step proces...