Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & Freedom

In this episode, Andrew and Sharon Vinderine discuss work-life balance, the impact of organization, and simplifying our lives. They share personal experiences and highlight the importance of separating work and home life, particularly for entrepreneurs. The conversation also touches on how organization is crucial for PTPA, an organization that provides products and services for parents. They conclude by emphasizing the value of purging unnecessary possessions, waiting before making purchases, and striving for more free time to engage in meaningful activities.

In this episode, Andrew Mellen, the Most Organized Man in America, stresses the significance of mindset when it comes to decluttering and simplifying life. He advocates changing one's thoughts, emotions, and behavior towards material possessions to achieve lasting results. With 27 years of experience and over half a million people helped, Andrew's approach is accessible to anyone who desires change, but it requires effort. He also mentions the upcoming Destress Your Mess Challenge and how his decluttering system works for anybody who wants to make a change. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of changing one's mindset to unstuff their life.

In this episode of the podcast, Andrew Mellen is joined by time management coach Anna Dearmon Kornick, who shares her personal journey to becoming a coach and gives a preview of her upcoming book on time management essentials. The conversation then turns to the importance of reframing mistakes and fostering an experimental mindset, with Andrew sharing his own experiences and offering advice for parents and educators. The episode also highlights the significance of taking personality assessments to find strategies that work well for you, while cautioning against fixating on the root cause of one's traits and tendencies. Overall, listeners can expect to gain valuable insights on how to achieve greater success and fulfillment in life.

In this episode, we discuss the idea of uncertainty when it comes to decluttering and organizing. While we can be certain of the placement of our items, the world beyond our control is unpredictable. We often struggle with unexpected events and perceive them as anomalies, but they are a part of life. Therefore, we need to learn how to be okay with them.

In this episode, we discussed the importance of clarifying the difference between tasks and projects, and how viewing recurring tasks as projects can create clutter and leave tasks unfinished. We used the example of folding laundry to highlight the importance of completing each task in its entirety. Additionally, we explained how some tasks have multiple steps and should be broken down into smaller tasks, using the example of reupholstering chairs to demonstrate how a project can be chunked into smaller tasks. We suggested using a timer or stopwatch to budget time for completing tasks, and encouraged listeners to quantify how long each task takes and to plan accordingly. Finally, we provided tips for planning out and completing projects. To sum up, completing tasks and chunking up projects can reduce clutter and increase productivity, and we encourage listeners to implement these strategies in their own lives.

How To Quit Resenting Yourself Welcome to the Declutter Your Life podcast. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and sick and tired of the clutter in your life, and you want to do something about it, this is the show for you. Andrew Mellen, the most organized man in America, gives you simple, practical advice on how to organize your world. He shows you how to stop clutter from robbing you of your precious time, freedom, and joy. Forgiveness… It’s something each of us needs to practice. But here’s an aspect of forgiveness we often don’t think about—forgiving ourselves. Why is this so important? Because if you continue to beat yourself up over things in your past, it drains your energy. Your motivation plummets. You remain stuck. But let’s face it… Forgiving ourselves can be hard. So how do you get to that place? Andrew gives his take on what to do. And what NOT to do when you want to forgive yourself AND not repeat the same mistakes that led to your self-resentment in the first place. Click here now to hear what he has to say.

Regrets… We all have them. And because of this, we often fear the prospect of future regret. The fear of regret can cause us trouble. It can keep us holding onto stuff we may never need, and will likely never use, “just in case”. Fear of regret can keep us stuck. It can prevent positive forward motion. So how do we overcome it? Click here now to hear what Andrew has to say.

We’ve all done it… We’ve bought things and then regretted our decision later. Maybe we bought on impulse. Maybe we bought it just to get an annoying salesperson off our back. Maybe it “seemed like a good idea at the time”. But anyway, what’s done is done. You’ve made a purchase you wish you hadn’t made. Now what? You’ve got two choices. One will lead to continued frustration and regret. Not to mention more clutter. The other will help you quickly forgive yourself and get on with life instead of dwelling on your mistake. What are these choices? Which will you choose? Click here now to hear what Andrew has to say.

Andrew Mellen, the most organized man in America, gives you simple, practical advice on how to organize your world. He shows you how to stop clutter from robbing you of your precious time, freedom, and joy. Perhaps, like Andrew, you find it fascinating and inspirational to learn more about the daily routines of successful people and their relationship to stuff. If that’s true, you’ll love listening in on his conversation with Carson Finkle, a successful entrepreneur and ecommerce advisor. Carson is also Founder of Create Meditation, a simple system that helps users experience greater mental focus and clarity and enjoy freedom from stress and anxiety. Here's a taste of what you’ll discover today·      How Carson sets himself up for productive, successful days·      How he came to believe in the importance of mindset work·      How a “crazy panic attack” led to a positive outcome in his life·      A silver lining from the dark cloud of COVID·      The amazing benefits of saying “I don’t need this”Carson also reveals an important decision we need to make when we are relocating. And he gives you a simple, proven technique to calm down and bring your nervous system back into harmony. But here’s the thing… All this is just the tip of the iceberg. Today’s episode is loaded with valuable ideas and insight for clutter warriors, budding entrepreneurs and anyone who wants less stress and more joy out of life. Listen now!

There’s no way to sugar coat this bitter pill, so here’s the harsh reality… No one makes you do anything. No one makes you feel anything. The responsibility for your behavior, for how you act, is under your control. Here's some good news… Even if it hurts a bit at first to read these words, developing this mindset leads you to freedom and empowerment. So what does this have to do with clutter? As you’ll discover when you listen to today’s episode of the Declutter Your Life Podcast, it has a lot to do with clutter. Listen now to find out more!

Do you want your people to work hard? To be proactive? Do you want them to be self-driven, to not just meet, but exceed your expectations? Then there is something you must do. So what is it? Andrew tells you in this episode. As you listen, you’ll discover·      How to “lovingly confront” someone who isn’t doing their fair share·      What to do, if possible, with someone who refuse to “carry their share of the load”, and why to do it·      When a person you lead steadfastly refuses to do what they should, why you should redirect your energy and focus elsewhereIf the people who report to you, at home or work, are refusing to hold themselves accountable or to be helpful to you or each other… If you are growing frustrated with their lack of commitment and performance…Andrew tells you exactly where to look first. Want to find out more? Listen now to today’s episode!

In today’s episode, Andrew brings up a topic that may strike a nerve and cause you to react in a way that’s not pleasant. It may even make you feel a little threatened. And that’s OK. As you look around at your stuff, maybe you say “I love all of it!” But consider this: If everything is precious, nothing is precious. Even if you love it all, chances are you still have this nagging feeling that you have too much stuff and clutter that needs to go away. So how do you decide what stays and what goes? Today, Andrew gives you a simple, practical idea. To drive home the point, he relates a poignant story from working with one of his private clients. This simple decision making tool helped them get rid of clutter and sell a valuable item for $20,000! So if you want to do a little introspection, if you are willing to examine your desire to hang on to everything and ask yourself, “Where’s this feeling coming from?”, and if you want less clutter, and less stress, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Listen now!

In today’s episode, Andrew talks about protecting your mindset. Now, you may be wondering “Why would he talk mindset on a show about decluttering? What do mindset and clutter have to do with each other?” The answer is… A lot! To a large degree, our outer world reflects our inner world. If your inner world, your mind, is chaotic and cluttered, doesn’t it make sense that your outer world will be too? There’s a simple, practical, overlooked step that helps declutter your mind and boost your energy. What is it? Tune in to today’s episode to find out. If you’re struggling to make your bed, do the dishes, put your suitcase away after a trip, this episode reveals a critical mindset protection idea you don’t want to miss. Listen now!

If you are flipping through magazines, if you are watching television shows, if you are on Youtube, searching through videos.. If you're just looking for that dopamine hit that comes from looking at other people's how other people live and what they're doing and their pantries or their closets, fantasizing about your own pantry or your own closet, but never moving forward to manifest your own closet or your own family, it's time to set yourself free from hostage!

Clutter and unhealthy eating habits… Have you ever thought about the relationship between them? They tend to go together. And they can affect every area of our lives. Clutter and unhealthy eating both go way beyond the physical. They have mental, emotional, even spiritual dimensions to them.Clutter warriors, if this idea intrigues you, you’ll love today’s episode of the Declutter Your Life podcast. Andrew’s special guest is Chef AJ, a chef, culinary instructor, professional speaker and the author of Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight. The host of Foody TV’s Healthy Living With Chef AJ, she has followed an exclusively plant-based diet for more than 43 years. As you listen in on this fascinating conversation, you’ll discover ·      How moving caused Chef AJ’s relationship with stuff to change·      How living with most of her items in storage for six months reminded AJ of when she was a food addict who “used to be obese” ·      “What happens in your room stays in your room.” How AJ was able to keep her part of her new house clean and organized while her husband was able to do what he wanted with his part ·      AJ’s unexpected reaction when a trusted realtor “pulled the band aid off” ·      How making your bed may help you lose weight ·      The relationship between mindset and clutter ·      A key benefit of putting “some space between you and the stuff” ·      Why you don’t want to save your old flip phone “just in case” Today’s episode goes deep on healthy eating, decluttering and the synergy they have with each other. You’ll be amazed at the thought-provoking tips and ideas you’ll hear as you listen to AJ’s story. So don’t miss it! Listen Now!

Organization and frugality… They go hand in hand. There’s a lot of overlap and synergy between being organized and being frugal. That’s one reason Andrew is so excited about this episode of the Declutter Your Life podcast. His guests today are Jill and Jen from Frugal Friends.  Individually they’re awesome. Together, they are a crazy powerhouse! As you listen to their conversation with Andrew, you’ll discover• How even a small house can feel overwhelming • What Jill and Jen are doing to stay clutter free in the midst of major home renovations • Key questions to ask yourself as you go through your stuff in an effort to declutter • How you can accumulate clutter even if you don’t spend money on stuff • How even frugal people can struggle with clutter and disorganization • How and when organization becomes more fun This is only a fraction of what Frugal Friends will share with you. They bring an abundance of wisdom, generosity, compassion, and kindness to today’s conversation. Don’t miss it!

Organization and productivity… They go hand in hand. Think about it… To be productive, you have to be organized. In today’s episode, to help you better understand your relationship to organization and productivity, Andrew welcomes Amber De La Garza. Amber is a productivity expert. She specializes in coaching and training for small business owners on how to implement the systems, processes and mindset that help them run their businesses more productively.And as an entrepreneur running her own business, a coach, an in-demand speaker, and a mom, she’s busy!And she has plenty of valuable knowledge to share on how to be both organized and productive. As you listen to this episode, you’ll discover·      How Amber and her husband go deeper to convince their 12-year-old son to be involved in their organization and productivity routine·      A key reason why you need to know what works for you in terms of organization and productivity ·      Amber’s advice on how to do your best work and find “pockets of time” where you're being your most productive self ·      How our negative self-talk can sabotage our attempt to build the habits of organization and productivity. And how Amber recommends you reset your mindset and get out of the harmful self-talk rabbit hole ·      In your effort to declutter, when to go for the “quick win” and when to go for the “big win”This is just a fraction of the useful organization and productivity insight you’ll hear on this episode.

Have you ever felt, “I can’t go on like this…?” You don’t have to feel overwhelmed or stressed in your home … ‍‍Join our LIVE 5-day De-Stress Your Mess™ Challenge now!If you can't imagine one more day in your cluttered spaces and are sick of stuff piled up everywhere…. then the MOST important question you can ask yourself is this …‍Is my home a sanctuary and a safe place… OR… is it a stressful, cluttered mess?We may not be able to control what happens OUTSIDE our homes … but one thing is true ... you’ve got to be able to rest and recharge at home. And this Challenge is designed to help YOU achieve that … fast.

Part II of Declutter Your Life's mini series on clutter, and mental health.In Part I, Andrew talked about decluttering as an act of self care. On today's episode, Andrew is going to talk about clutter as a symptom of something else and getting the right help when help is needed.

Today is the first episode in a little mini series called clutter and mental health, decluttering as self care. So we're going to talk about the art and craft of decluttering as a direct act of caring for oneself.