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When Minimalism Feels Overwhelming

2023-02-02 Mama Minimalist

Organizing mega-influencer Marie Kondo made headlines this week when she admitted to “kind of giv(ing) up” on tidying after having her third child. If, like Marie, you’re feeling overwhelmed and disillusioned with minimalism, today’s episode is here to help.

Here’s a preview:

[6:00] Let’s first reign in our expectations: minimalism won’t solve EVERYthing (but it’ll certainly help)

[9:00] Simple organization strategies over complex ones, with real-life examples

[12:30] The Number One benefit to eating the biggest frog first

[17:00] If you find yourself with precious pockets of free time, utilize them this way

[21:00] Why decluttering, organizing, and tidying are acts of self-love

Resources mentioned:

Episode #152: How To Organize For Your Personality
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