Managing Just In Case Clutter
We all do it: We keep items around “just in case” we need them in the future. And while there’s certainly nothing wrong with holding onto things you’ll definitely use again, there’s a threshold in which just in case clutter gets to be too much and goes too far.
Today I speak with Krista Lockwood, host of the Motherhood Simplified podcast. Krista argues that there’s a difference between being adequately prepared versus impractically prepared, and impractical preparedness often comes at a detriment to our daily lives. She’s on the show to offer motivation as you take a good hard look at all the items you’re holding onto “just in case”.
Here’s a preview:
[9:00] How to determine your personal threshold for just in case items
[14:30] The key differences between being prepared versus being over-prepared
[17:45] Questions to ask yourself as you sift through your just in case clutter
[22:00] How to remove yourself from the analysis/paralysis trap
[24:30] Using the 20/20 rule as a tool to logically think through just in case items
Resources mentioned:
- Today’s eco-tip: Donate your hair, fur, fleece and wool for hair mats
- Motherhood Simplified on Apple Podcasts
- Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube
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