286: Feel Lighter in 2025 with This Simple Strategy

Ready to start 2025 with more clarity and calm? Let’s be real—the holidays, as joyful as they are, can leave our homes (and our minds) feeling a little full. Between the decorations, the gifts, and the aftermath of hosting or traveling, you might be craving a reset right about now. If so, you’re in the right place! In today’s short and sweet episode, I’m sharing a simple, stress-free strategy that’ll help you reset your home and create a fresh start for 2025. Whether your dining table is buried under leftover wrapping paper or your kitchen counters look like they hosted the entire holiday season, this strategy will help you: Bring your home back to a manageable, feel-good baseline—without spending hours cleaning. Identify sneaky clutter that doesn’t belong anymore. Build daily rhythms that make your space feel calm, clear, and inviting. I’ll walk you through exactly how to get started with quick and easy “Daily Resets,” including how to: Choose the right Reset Zones in your home—and why small, focused actions make the biggest impact. Decide how often to reset each zone based on your home’s unique rhythm. Anchor your resets to routines you already have, so they feel automatic (not like another to-do). Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode: Why quick “Daily Resets” are the ultimate clutter-busting hack for your home. Simple, actionable strategies to make resets part of your everyday routine—without overwhelm. How resets can give you clarity and help you tackle bigger decluttering projects with confidence. Ready to reset, refresh, and start 2025 feeling lighter? Let’s do this! Mentioned in this episode: Apply for my Inner Circle Coaching Program: katyjoywells.com/innercircle (Applications close December 31st or when all spots are filled!) Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts If you love the podcast and want to support it, consider leaving a quick review. Your feedback helps others find the show and start simplifying their homes too! Simply click here to rate and review. Let’s Connect! Website: katyjoywells.com Instagram: @katyjoywells  

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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!