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🗓️ 30 April 2025
⏱️ 12 minutes
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“I know what I need to do… I’m just not doing it.”
If that sounds like something you’ve said lately, friend—you’re in good company.
Whether it's decluttering, tackling your to-do list, or finally organizing that one room that’s driving you nuts, knowing what to do isn’t always the hard part. It’s actually doing it.
So… why do we freeze? Why do we scroll instead of sort? Why do we put off the one drawer that could take 5 minutes to clear?
That’s exactly what we’re diving into today.
🎧 In this episode, I’m unpacking 5 hidden reasons you’re stuck—even when you really want to move forward—and how to finally create the momentum you’ve been craving.
1️⃣ The Real Reason You’re Not Taking Action (Hint: It’s NOT laziness)
There’s almost always an invisible roadblock between knowing and doing. I’ll walk you through how to spot it—and how to clear it without shaming yourself in the process.
2️⃣ How to Get Crystal Clear on What “Done” Looks Like
Vague goals like “declutter my house” will keep you spinning. I’ll show you how to create a clear vision that actually motivates action (and feels do-able, not overwhelming).
3️⃣ How Your Identity Might Be Holding You Back
If you’ve ever said “I’m just not an organized person,” this section is for you. I’ll share a powerful mindset shift that can change the way you see yourself and your space.
4️⃣ How to Beat Decision Fatigue and Get Instant Wins
Tired brains don’t declutter. That’s why I teach my students to start with Low-Hanging Fruit. You’ll learn how to build momentum with zero stress.
5️⃣ What to Do When Clutter Feels Emotional
Sometimes, we avoid stuff because it makes us feel guilt, grief, or shame. I’ll guide you through what to do when it’s not just stuff—it’s emotional baggage.
💬 This episode is especially for you if:
You want to declutter but keep putting it off
You’re overwhelmed by decisions or perfectionism
You keep waiting for motivation that never seems to come
You’re sick of feeling stuck, but don’t know how to move forward
Friend, you’re not broken. You’re just carrying more than you realize.
Let this episode be the gentle push forward you’ve been needing.
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0:00.0 | I'm Katie Wells, host of the Maximized Minimalist podcast. I escape the hamster wheel of modern day |
0:08.6 | motherhood, overwhelmed by clutter and buried under the mental load. Now I live in a home that |
0:14.1 | feels calm, manageable, and made for real life. I have margin in my days, energy for who matters most, |
0:22.3 | and time for slow mornings and silly dance parties in the kitchen with my family. With over 5 million listens, |
0:27.4 | the show has helped women around the world turn their homes into their happy place. Around here, |
0:33.0 | we simplify for more peace, more presence, and more joy. We choose grace over guilt and progress |
0:39.4 | over perfection. And we believe your home should give back more than it takes. I'm here to help |
0:45.5 | you do the same. Come along with me and my guests as we share the real stories, habits, and strategies |
0:50.9 | that help you lighten the load from the inside out. Pull up a seat, friend, |
0:54.9 | and let's do this together. Ready, set, simplify. Last week, I had a call with one of my |
1:04.2 | coaching clients who said something I hear all the time. Katie, I know what I need to do. I'm just not doing it. And oh my gosh, I felt that in my |
1:15.8 | bones because I've been there too and maybe you have, whether it's decluttering, eating healthier, |
1:22.0 | exercise, whatever. Maybe you want to declutter. You've watched the video, you've listened to the podcast, maybe |
1:28.7 | even this one, you've saved the tips on Instagram. |
1:32.3 | But when it actually comes to starting, you feel stuck, maybe frozen, overwhelmed, you find |
1:37.5 | yourself doing laundry instead or picking up your phone for the 10th time. |
1:41.8 | I want you to know you are not lazy, you are not broken, and you |
1:46.3 | are definitely not alone. Here's what I've learned after working now with thousands of women and |
1:52.1 | moms and families is that when there's a gap between knowing and doing, there's usually |
1:57.7 | something deeper going on. So today we're going to walk through five of the most |
2:02.3 | common root causes that keep us stuck. You can apply these towards anything, but of course we're |
2:07.4 | talking about simplifying and give you really simple doable steps, a la how we usually do it here on |
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