Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization – Details, episodes & analysis

Do you procrastinate on decluttering?

Do you tell yourself you don’t have enough time, or that it takes too long to make decisions about what to keep and what to donate?

Or are you like me and struggle to get things you want to donate out of your house? :)

Today’s episode is for you! I’m sharing 3 steps to help you get back on track if you’ve stalled out on your decluttering journey.

Resources Mentioned:

5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter

Related Episodes:

Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time to Declutter

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

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5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Imagine this scene: You’re shopping in Target with one child pulling on your leg and the other grabbing random items off the shelves, wailing, “PLEEEEASE Mommy can I have this?” An elderly woman in the same aisle smiles at you and says, “You’re going to miss this, dear! The days are long but the years are short!”

Or imagine that you buy a parenting book about a discipline approach that your sister-in-law raves about, but when you try it at home it just makes you feel uneasy. But it’s all you’re seeing on your Instagram ads and hearing about from your mom friends, so you decide just to push through, even though it’s making you miserable.

Whether unrealistic expectations are placed on us by well-meaning people, or we place them on ourselves due to our own childhood experiences, it is something that constantly plagues us with self-doubt. Am I doing enough? Am I doing this right?

On today’s episode, I’m talking with Danielle Bettmann, parenting coach at Parenting Wholeheartedly and the host of the Failing Motherhood Podcast, about how we can declutter these unrealistic expectations and have confidence in our parenting again.

Danielle is a positive-Discipline certified parenting coach who empowers parents to crack the code of their strong-willed child's personality, meet their deepest core needs to improve their behavior, and find new levels of patience. An early childhood educator, certified teacher and home visitor, Danielle now equips parents from all over via Zoom!

Instead of inadvertently inviting defiance by using traditional tools or playing "whack-a-mole" with short-sighted reactions, families get on the same page and learn how to cultivate cooperation while being KIND + FIRM at the same time! Host of the well-loved podcast, Failing Motherhood, she's passionate about eliminating shame from parents' vocabulary, reminding them they are the parent their kids need. She is also a mom to two daughters, wife of 15 years to her high-school sweetheart, and an avid fan of sunshine and coffee.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Danielle on her website, her podcast, and Instagram.

I would highly recommend her FREE Calm + Confident masterclass where you’ll learn  how to master the KIND + FIRM approach that your strong-willed child needs without crushing their spirit or walking on eggshells.

Related Episodes:

Episode 31: Effectively Parenting Strong-Willed Kids When You’re Overwhelmed with Danielle Bettmann from Parenting Wholeheartedly

Episode 120: Chronic People-Pleaser? Declutter Your Need to Please with Mikki Gardner from Co-Parenting with Confidence

Episode 112: Opt Out of Mom Guilt and Let Go of “Either/Or” Thinking - with Stephanie O’Dea

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Are you overwhelmed by clutter? Overstimulated easily? Sensitive to noise, touch, caffeine, or sensory input in general? You may be a highly sensitive person, like me. Being an HSP has impacted my parenting in huge ways, including how I respond to sensory input, touch, and noise (hello, two boys!)

In this interview on the Failing Motherhood Podcast, I talk about my struggles with anger in my early motherhood and how I was able to cope - by decluttering, simplifying, and also therapy, medication, mindfulness, and other strategies.

If you struggle with anger in your motherhood or feel constantly overwhelmed, this episode is for you.

Danielle Bettmann, the amazing host of Failing Motherhood, is a parenting coach for families with 1-10-year-old strong-willed kids. You can learn more about Danielle here.

Resources Mentioned:

Listen to the original episode here, as well as Danielle’s interview on my podcast

Highly Sensitive Person quiz

Related Episodes:

Episode 76: Dealing with Mom Rage? Simple Steps to Build your Stress Resiliency and Stop Being an Angry Mom with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy

Episode 84: Simple Techniques to Build Emotional Resilience to Combat Overwhelm and Dysregulation with Michelle Grosser from The Calm Mom Podcast

Episode 106: Triggered by Your Kids? Recognize Destructive Anger, Tame Your Triggers, and Overcome the Negative Thought Spiral - with Natalie Hixson

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

How do we declutter the relationships in our lives that no longer serve us? And how do we create boundaries around the relationships we want (or need) to keep so we can reclaim our precious time and energy? Today we are diving into these topics and much more with my guest Jen Rogers.

Jen is a wife, mom, stepmom, daughter of the King of Kings, inspirational speaker, #1 Amazon best-selling author, certified professional life coach, and a pickle ball lover!

She is also the podcast host of the top 1.5% globally ranked podcast Bold & Blended Stepmoms, where she helps Christian stepmoms Prevent Stepmom Burnout, Stop Walking on Eggshells, and End 2nd Wife Imposter Syndrome for good. She is passionate about equipping women to reclaim their identity in Jesus and preventing re-divorce.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Jen on her website, her podcast Bold & Blended Stepmoms, or join her free Brave Stepmom Community

Grab her free resource Top 10 Tips to Prevent Stepmom Burnout

Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING. Who knows, your question may be answered on an upcoming episode!

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Are you stressed about back-to-school routines? Have no idea where to start but know that the chaos has to STOP? I’m here for you, mama! Today I’m sharing the 5 must-have back-to-school routines that are going to help your days run smoother. And head’s up - I’m starting with the one that causes me (and most moms) the MOST headaches so we cn tackle it once and for all! Are you ready? Let’s go!

Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):

Systemize Your Life Academy (Chelsi Jo and team is offering $350 off the program from August 21 - 25, 2023 with the code BACKTOSCHOOL at checkout)

Chelsi Jo’s podcast episode about her 5 time block method - also make sure you check out the workbook

Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 20: The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide to a Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Steps to Calm Closet Chaos

Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine

Episode 26: Loathe Laundry? Learn to Love it with my 20-Minute System

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Files and e-mails and photos - oh my! If your digital space needs some organizational TLC, my guest Erika Diaz-Castro has some tips to help. Erika is the host of Her Renewed Strength - The Podcast - where she helps anxious, overwhelmed Christian women with time management and developing a biblical mindset.

In today’s episode, we talk about how Erika learned about the relationship between physical and mental clutter at a young age, as she saw her mom struggle with clutter and chronic disorganization. She shares her top digital organization tips, talks about her daily routines that move the needle in her life and business, and much more!

In celebration of my upcoming 50th episode (!!) I am doing a special giveaway. Simply leave a rating and written podcast review in Apple Podcasts (5 stars are my favorite) between now and midnight EST, August 17 and be sure to screen shot the review and send it to me BEFORE you submit! 

If you don't have an iPhone, no worries! Share one of your favorite episodes with a friend or via your favorite social media platform and tag me at @simplebyemmy. Make sure you screen shot that as well, and DM me via Facebook or Instagram, or e-mail me at [email protected] for your entry.

Every entry will be in the running for an Amazon gift card - and each review or share puts a dollar in the pot, up to $50 USD. So don't miss out!

Resources Mentioned (may include affiliate links):

Connect with Erika via her website, podcast, and free community of Biblically-minded women.

Erika’s course, On Heaven’s Timeline, is a Christ-centered productivity playbook that helps you get more done, stop worrying about your schedule and have time for what matters most. She also offers private coaching.

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

This one thing can be a major game-changer in your decluttering toolbox! It allows you to spend your time and energy in getting through a space rather than agonizing about whether you want to keep something or not. Can you guess what it is?

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to work with me, I am offering both in-person decluttering services for those of you in the greater Washington DC metro area, or virtual services for everyone else! Contact me at [email protected] to find out more about my pricing and availability!

Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING. Who knows, your question may be answered on an upcoming episode!

Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You

Episode 7: Stop Wasting Time Looking for Stuff in Your Home! Follow This Simple Rule Instead

Episode 46: Declutter When Your Kids are Home for the Summer with These 3 Simple Hacks

Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you’ve been wanting to learn some tips on how to sell what you no longer need on Facebook Marketplace, you are in for a treat! My guest Melanie Wegener has sold over $10K worth of unneeded stuff from her home on the platform, and is sharing her best Marketplace selling tips, as well as her powerful story of why she started to simplify and declutter after the birth of her second child.

Melanie is a happily married wife and mum of three boys living in Adelaide, South Australia. She blogs at Money Savvy Mamma and is passionate about helping women to manage their finances, live with less and thrive in their season of motherhood.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Mel on her website, Instagram, or Facebook

Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING. Who knows, your question may be answered on an upcoming episode!

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

If you’re anything like me, your kids have been home all summer and at this point are driving you nuts. Summer means we are outdoors more, but it’s harder to find time to declutter. So what's a busy mom to do? Today I’m going to share my three favorite hacks for decluttering when your kids are home for the summer - or really anytime!

Grab a free 10-minute clarity call with me and let's see how I can help you declutter one area of your home, be consistent in your decluttering, or create systems that work for you and your family!

Resources Mentioned:

My kids' favorite podcasts:

Circle Round The Arthur Podcast Super Great Kids' Stories But Why

Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 34: Are Toys Taking Over Your Home? Tackle Toy Clutter with my 5-Step Plan for Busy Moms

Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Today I’m very excited to bring you my conversation with Jessica Jackson from the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast all about the 3 levels of overwhelm that moms experience and how we can overcome them.

Jessica and I connected in 2018, I have been a guest on her podcast a few times and she is one of my coaches. I use her planner and am part of her Next 90 Days/Soaring Mothers  Society where we talk about our vision, goals, and celebrate our wins every month! She is homeschooling mom to four children who knows what it is like to try and find peace and balance between running a business, a household, and creating a strong family culture while real life keeps happening (hard pregnancies and postpartum, sickness, cross country moves, husband has busy work seasons, etc.).

After years of struggle she realized there are simple, practical things she can do to stop living in overwhelm and find meaning and joy in everyday life. Thriving in Motherhood equips women to use their gifts and talents and build strong families no matter the circumstances of the world.

Resources Mentioned:

Jessica’s podcast Thriving in Motherhood and the episode where she talks about the 3 Levels of Overwhelm in Motherhood

Weekly or Hourly Thriving in Motherhood Planner

Thriving in Motherhood Journal

Connect with Jessica via her website and Instagram

Free training: Discover 6 Secrets To Experience Peace And Joy In Motherhood Every Day

My two interviews (Living Your Legacy and The Power of Small Steps) on Jessica’s podcast

April Perry - context-based to-do’s

Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

Contact - > [email protected] 

Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources 

Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

Step 2: Grab a free 10-minute clarity call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/clarity

Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching