305: How to Protect the Time You Gain After Decluttering and Why It Matters More Than You Think

📦 You finally cleared the clutter. 🧺 Your routines are smoother. ⏳ You’ve carved out breathing room. But now what? If you've ever found yourself staring at an empty shelf... or sitting in a tidy room… and feeling strangely uncomfortable—this episode is for you. Because here's the thing no one talks about: decluttering isn’t just about clearing physical space—it’s about learning how to be in that space without filling it back up. 🧠 What This Episode Will Help You Understand: Why rest can feel uncomfortable after a busy season The hidden belief that “stillness = laziness” What to do with the space you’ve worked so hard to create (spoiler: nothing) How to stop striving and start truly savoring the life you’re building ✨ This episode is your permission slip to: Pause without guilt Say no without shame Choose peace over pressure Because friend, the margin you’ve made? It’s not empty. It’s sacred. 🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅ Why so many of us are addicted to “go mode” (and how to exit it) ✅ How to reframe your relationship with rest, silence, and stillness ✅ What it actually means to protect your margin once you’ve made it ✅ Three gentle ways to practice presence without jumping back into productivity 🧡 Quick Win: Sit in a decluttered room. Don’t touch a thing. No cleaning. No optimizing. No to-do list. Just sit. Breathe. Let yourself be. Because the space you’ve created? It’s not waiting to be filled—it’s waiting to hold you. 🎧 Loved this episode? Send it to a friend who’s been stuck in the “I know what to do, but…” loop. And if you haven’t already, tap that subscribe button so you never miss a dose of motivation + momentum. Ready, Set, Simplify – bye! Ready to Simplify Even More? Start Here: ✅ Declutter Fast with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now Quick wins. Instant relief. Clear space in minutes. 📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter 💬 Get Personalized Coaching from Me Stuck in your clutter cycle? Let’s build a simple, customized plan to clear the overwhelm. 💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle 📝 Create Your Home Management Blueprint Finally feel on top of your home—with routines and systems built just for you. 🏡 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery 📲 Come Say Hi on Instagram Behind-the-scenes, real-life simplicity, and lots of laughs. 💛 @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!