265: 5 Mindset Reframes That Radically Improved My Home and Life

Feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in your home? Constantly chasing perfection and getting nowhere? This episode is for you! Join me as I share five mindset shifts that have transformed my home and life. These easy-to-implement tips will help you create a more peaceful, organized, and joyful living space. Whether you're new to decluttering or have been at it for years, you'll find inspiration to make real, meaningful changes without stressing about perfection. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Progress, Not Perfection: Ditch the unrealistic standards and embrace progress over perfection. Trust me, it’s liberating! Your Home Reflecting Your Values: How to make your home support and reflect your family’s values and lifestyle. Letting Go of Museum-Like Standards: Why a lived-in home is a happy home and how to enjoy a more relaxed, functional space. Protecting Your Time and Energy: Tips for valuing and safeguarding your time and energy to avoid burnout and increase happiness. Embracing Simplicity: Discover the joy of simplifying your life and why you deserve it. I’ll also share some real-life stories, like how one of my clients transformed her pristine but unused living room into the heart of her home. Don't forget to grab my free guide, "75 Things You Can Declutter Today" to kickstart your decluttering journey and see immediate results. Tune in and start creating a home that truly supports your well-being and happiness. Ready, set, simplify!

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You’ve decluttered before…so why does the mess keep coming back? You’ve done the checklists, the bins, the late-night cleanouts—only to find yourself right back where you started. It’s not your fault. You’ve just never been taught to declutter in a way that actually works long-term. The Maximized Minimalist is the go-to podcast for women ready to declutter their homes, lighten their mental load, and finally feel in control of their space—and their life. With over 5 million listens and a spot in the Top 50 global podcasts, host and holistic decluttering expert Katy Wells shares a fresh take on what it really means to clear the clutter—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you’re: ✔️ Drowning in laundry and clutter ✔️ Feeling behind on everything (including your own to-do list) ✔️ Tired of organizing the same space over and over ✔️ Or just craving a calmer, more peaceful home This show will help you go from overwhelmed to in control—without the pressure to be perfect. Inside each episode, you’ll get: ✔️Practical strategies you can implement in 10 minutes or less ✔️Mindset shifts to help you let go (even of the sentimental stuff) ✔️Encouragement to quiet the guilt, the “what ifs,” and the mental load ✔️And simple systems to help you keep the progress going You might be wondering: “How do I get my family on board?” “What if I have emotional attachments to everything?” “Why do I declutter and it still doesn’t feel ‘done’?” “Can I really simplify when life feels so full?” These are the exact questions Katy answers every week—with honesty, real-life examples, and step-by-step guidance that actually works for busy families. Whether you’re deep in clutter or just craving a little more breathing room—you’re in the right place. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday 🎁 Start simplifying with Katy’s FREE guide: https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter 📲 Learn more at: https://www.katyjoywells.com Ready, Set, Simplify!