287: The #1 Decluttering Tip You Don't Wanna Snooze On

Maximized Minimalist Podcast

Katy Wells

Decluttering, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Intentional, Moms, Minimalism, Mental Health, Simplify

4.8 • 879 Ratings

🗓️ 1 January 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Kick Off 2025 with a Fresh Start!
Are you ready to transform your home and your mindset in the new year? This week, Katy dives into a simple but game-changing tool that will help you declutter more efficiently, reduce overwhelm, and create a home that supports your goals—a donation station. If the idea of long-term, holistic decluttering speaks to your soul, this episode is your ultimate starting point.

Here’s What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

Why Your Environment Shapes Your Behavior: Discover how clutter impacts your energy and focus, and why setting up systems can make all the difference.
The Donation Station Game-Changer: Learn how this one simple tool eliminates decision fatigue, makes decluttering easier, and keeps your momentum going.
How to Set Up Your Donation Station Today: Katy shares practical tips for creating your donation station, even if you’re short on space, and a quick win challenge to get you started.
The Ripple Effect of Decluttering: See how small steps like this lead to big transformation, not just in your home, but in how you feel every day.

Ready to take action? Grab a box or bag, set up your donation station, and add at least three items you no longer need before the day ends. Share your progress with Katy on Instagram for a virtual high-five!

Applications are still open for my Inner Circle Coaching Program, where you’ll get personalized support to declutter, design systems that stick, and create a home that works for you. Don’t wait—spots are filling fast, and the program kicks off January 6th!

Transcript

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0:00.0	What does it mean to live more with less? I'm Katie Wells and welcome to the Maximized Minimalist
0:07.4	podcast. If you found yourself caught up in the hamster wheel of modern day motherhood and want to
0:13.9	rewrite the script, congratulations you're in the right place. I'm here to be your guide and help you
0:20.1	take back your motherhood
0:21.3	and achieve a simpler, more joy-filled life. Cheers to being a maximized minimalist. Enjoy the show.
0:29.2	Happy New Year, friend. I hope your holidays were filled with joy and connection and, let's be
0:34.9	honest, maybe a little chaos too. But now that 2025 is here, we are turning the page
0:40.1	and diving into a fresh start together. So in the past two episodes, we talked about how holistic
0:46.3	decluttering is the key to seeing long-term change and transformation in your home. And then last
0:51.8	week, we talked and focused on resets, those small but
0:55.9	powerful actions that are going to help you manage everyday mess and create clarity. These are
1:01.3	foundational. If you want a home that's easier to manage, easier to clean, and easier to declutter,
1:08.8	resets are it. Now, this week, to kick off the new year and lean into all
1:13.7	those declutter vibes we are feeling, we're going to continue to build on that foundation,
1:19.3	brick by brick, to get you more momentum. So I want to share a quick story that shows just how much
1:25.7	your environment can shape your behavior and why this next step
1:30.8	and conversation we're having is so, so important. So imagine this. You are walking into your
1:36.6	kitchen. You're ready to whip up a quick dinner. But instead of grabbing ingredients and getting to
1:42.4	work, you find yourself having to sort through
1:45.0	stacks of takeout menus, paper clutter, homework, expired coupons, random Tupperware lids without
1:51.2	matching containers, the waffle maker you haven't used in three years. Your energy drains and suddenly
1:57.0	even something as simple as making a sandwich feels downright impossible. Now, compare that
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