Living Clutter Free Forever - decluttering tips,home organizing, minimalist living

Do you ever sit down to work… and suddenly find yourself tidying the kitchen instead? Or waste half an hour shuffling through papers, even though you know the real project waiting for you is more important? You’re not alone. Clutter distractions, procrasticleaning, and the invisible mental load are stealing your focus. They drain your energy, slow your productivity, and leave you feeling guilty at the end of the day. But here’s the truth: it’s not about working harder. It’s about creating intentional systems that support you — in your home, in your work, and with your family. When you learn how to declutter your space and your mind, you free up the capacity to focus on what really matters. This episode is a little different. I’m sharing a recent conversation I had as a guest on Anne Rajoo’s podcast, Productivity Sweet Spot. Anne and I talked all about: * Why clutter impacts productivity (and why some people feel it more than others) * The hidden link between procrasticleaning and avoiding hard tasks * Simple declutter strategies and home organization systems that make it easier to focus * How to use KonMari-inspired routines to overcome overwhelm and keep family life running smoothly You don’t need a minimalist home or endless willpower to get organized. You just need realistic, intentional systems that actually work for you. Ready to break free from clutter distractions and reclaim your focus? Listen now. Links mentioned in the show: * Anne Rajoo’s podcast: Productivity Sweet Spot [https://www.annerajoo.com/] I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1991704/open_sms] Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources: Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective [https://caroline-thor.com/clutter] Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/715123633933892] Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com [https://www.caroline-thor.com/explore] Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor [https://www.instagram.com/caro.thor/] Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer [https://www.facebook.com/carolineorganizer/]

Do you ever look around your house and think—why can’t I just get it together? You’ve decluttered before. You’ve read the books. Maybe you even tried KonMari. But no matter how much you want a tidy home… it just doesn’t stick. Is it you? Or is it the system? Let me be real with you—motivation is not the answer. Not when you’re juggling ADHD, kids, clutter, and a never-ending to-do list. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly why motivation fails—and what actually works instead. No fluff. No shame. Just simple, intentional declutter strategies that hold up even on your messiest, most overwhelming days. We’ll talk about:  • Why your brain isn’t broken (even if you feel like it is)  • How to build systems that support your real life—not someone else’s version of “organization”  • The small shifts that make a big difference when you’re trying to stay on top of clutter, mess, and chaos with a family If you’ve been stuck in the loop of starting and stopping… If you keep waiting to feel “ready” before decluttering again… Or if you’re craving a home that feels calmer—but don’t know where to start— This is the episode you need. Let’s ditch the guilt. Let’s drop the shame. Let’s build something that actually works. Mentioned in this episode:  ➡️ 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart Guide – FREE download [https://caroline-thor.ck.page/881b6a06c2] I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1991704/open_sms] Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources: Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective [https://caroline-thor.com/clutter] Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/715123633933892] Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com [https://www.caroline-thor.com/explore] Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor [https://www.instagram.com/caro.thor/] Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer [https://www.facebook.com/carolineorganizer/]

Grab Your  Free 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart Guide [https://caroline-thor.ck.page/881b6a06c2] Back-to-school season sounds like a fresh start… but why does it feel like complete chaos? Lunchboxes. Lost shoes. Meltdowns by 8am. You spent time organizing, tidying, setting up systems—but it’s already teetering on the edge. What if it didn’t have to fall apart by week two? What if your routines were actually built for real life—your family, your home, your energy? In this episode, I’m sharing what most people get wrong about back-to-school organization—and what to do instead.  This isn’t about Pinterest-perfect routines. It’s about practical, flexible, intentional systems that work even when mornings are messy and your kid refuses to brush their teeth. You’ll learn why involving your kids is the secret to creating routines that stick—and why trying to force a plan they didn’t help shape is setting you up for struggle. This approach is gentle, smart, and built around overcoming overwhelm, not adding to it. If you’ve tried chore charts, laminated schedules, or complicated hacks before—and they’ve all ended up buried under the clutter—this one’s for you. We’re talking about real family routines that support your mental load, lighten the emotional chaos, and give everyone (including you) a calmer start. This is your back-to-school reset. It’s rooted in the KonMari mindset, aligned with what matters most, and designed to support your next season of home organization and clarity. Ready for a smoother September? Let’s get into it.  📌 Mentioned in this episode: – Episode 116: Getting organized so going back to school is a breeze (in 5 easy steps!) [https://www.caroline-thor.com/podcast/episode116/] – Episode 64: Back to school time! 3 organizational strategies for saving your back to school sanity! [https://www.caroline-thor.com/podcast/episode64/] – Free 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart Guide [https://caroline-thor.ck.page/881b6a06c2] I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1991704/open_sms] Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources: Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective [https://caroline-thor.com/clutter] Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/715123633933892] Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com [https://www.caroline-thor.com/explore] Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor [https://www.instagram.com/caro.thor/] Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer [https://www.facebook.com/carolineorganizer/]

Ever feel like organizing your home means getting rid of everything you love? Like the only way to be “tidy” is to own 7 items and live in a beige box? Yeah... me too. And I’m here to tell you that’s not true. You don’t have to be a minimalist to be organized. If your home is full of books, kids, pets, projects, or personality—you are not disqualified from getting organized. In fact, you might just need a different approach. In this episode, I’m diving into the real difference between decluttering and minimalism. We’ll talk about how to create calm and function in your space—without sacrificing your comfort, creativity, or identity. What if getting your home under control didn’t mean giving up who you are? What if being surrounded by what you love could still feel peaceful? I’ll share practical mindset shifts, declutter strategies, and tips for building systems that actually fit your life. Especially if you're juggling family life, neurodivergent kids, ADHD, or just… a lot of stuff. We’ll talk intentional routines, realistic expectations, and how the KonMari Method® can work for non-minimalists, too. If you're craving home organization that meets you where you are, this one's for you. 💬 Have thoughts or questions after listening? Or maybe you have an idea for an episode! I’d love to hear from you. You can email me at caroline@caroline-thor.com 💡 And don’t forget: I run a free Facebook group just for podcast listeners, where we hold a free one-hour online decluttering session every month. No pressure to speak. No camera required. Just a gentle, focused hour of action. 👉 Join us here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/715123633933892] 🎧 Listen now and find out why being organized has nothing to do with how little you own—and everything to do with how you live.  I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1991704/open_sms] Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources: Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective [https://caroline-thor.com/clutter] Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/715123633933892] Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com [https://www.caroline-thor.com/explore] Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor [https://www.instagram.com/caro.thor/] Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer [https://www.facebook.com/carolineorganizer/]

Ever feel like your clutter has a backstory? You open a drawer, a cupboard, or that one corner of the bedroom… and there it is again. That unfinished “someday” project. The half-started organizing task. The thing you swore you’d deal with one day… but never quite did. Let’s be honest—it’s not just stuff. It’s stress. It’s guilt. It’s mental clutter. And it’s quietly stealing your time, your energy, and your space to breathe. Why do these things weigh so heavily? And more importantly… How do you finally let them go—without feeling like you’ve failed? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the real reason these lingering tasks feel so overwhelming—especially when you’re managing a family, a home, and the daily chaos of life with neurodivergent kids. And I’ll show you how to release that emotional weight using simple, intentional declutter strategies that actually work—even if you’re short on time and energy. You don’t need a full weekend. You don’t need to do it all perfectly. And you definitely don’t need to keep holding onto stuff that no longer fits the season you’re in. This is home organization for real life. It’s organizing with heart. It’s tidying that starts with self-compassion. If you’re ready to take back control of your space—and finally feel lighter—this episode is for you.  👉 And don’t forget to grab your free 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart [https://caroline-thor.ck.page/881b6a06c2] —it’s the perfect way to get started right after listening! CLICK HERE [https://caroline-thor.ck.page/881b6a06c2] I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1991704/open_sms] Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources: Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective [https://caroline-thor.com/clutter] Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/715123633933892] Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com [https://www.caroline-thor.com/explore] Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor [https://www.instagram.com/caro.thor/] Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer [https://www.facebook.com/carolineorganizer/]