Living Clutter Free Forever - decluttering tips,home organizing, minimalist living

In this episode, I’m joined by professional organizer and life coach Tracy Hoth to explore why letting go of clutter feels so hard, why decision-making can feel emotionally heavy, and how to declutter in a calmer, more supportive way without pressure or overwhelm. 
Decluttering isn’t just about tidying your home.
It’s about the decisions you make every single day.
What to keep.
What to let go of.
What feels heavy.
And what you are quietly carrying for your future self and your family.
If decluttering feels exhausting, emotional, or overwhelming, there is nothing wrong with you.
Most people struggle not because they lack motivation, but because letting go of clutter brings up identity, guilt, fear, and pressure to get it right.
How do you declutter without second-guessing every decision?
And how do you organize your home in a way that actually supports your life, instead of adding more stress?
In this conversation, we talk about decluttering and organizing from a completely different angle.
One that is intentional, compassionate, and realistic.
No extremes.
No rushing.
No pressure to downsize your whole life.
This episode will help you rethink home organization, understand why clutter feels so emotionally loaded, and explore declutter strategies that work with your nervous system instead of against it.
Because creating an organized home is not about perfection.
It’s about making your space feel lighter, calmer, and easier to live in.
For you, and for your family.
You’ll hear about gentle ways to start tidying when you feel stuck, how to make decisions with less stress, and why overcoming overwhelm starts with how you see yourself, not how much you own.
If you’ve been craving a calmer approach to organizing, this episode will help you take the first step without pushing yourself too far.
Links and resources mentioned
You can find Tracy Hoth and her work here:
 👉 https://simplysquaredaway.com
Listen to Tracy’s podcast, The Organized Coach, wherever you get your podcasts.
If you enjoy the podcast and want more support with decluttering, organizing, and staying motivated, you’re very welcome to join my free podcast Facebook group.
I share extra tips, encouragement, and host a free online decluttering session every month.
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Decluttering often doesn’t get stuck at the beginning.
It gets stuck right at the end.
You’ve sorted.
You’ve made piles.
You’ve done the thinking.
So why is the clutter still there?
Inspired by International Day of Acceptance, this conversation is a reminder that real change starts when we stop fighting our reality and start working with it. And that idea shows up everywhere when it comes to decluttering, organizing, and trying to keep a home running without burning out.
I’m talking about why decluttering so often stalls when it comes to actually getting things out of the house and why pushing harder usually makes it more stressful, not more effective.
So many women reach this stage and blame themselves.
They assume they lack motivation.
Discipline.
Follow-through.
But what if that’s not the problem at all?
This episode looks at decluttering and home organization through a different lens. One that’s especially important if you’re overwhelmed, a woman with ADHD, parenting neurodivergent kids, supporting other family members, or feeling like tidying has become another thing on your mental load.
Instead of focusing on doing more, the conversation centres on intentional decluttering, realistic organizing, and declutter strategies that support overcoming overwhelm rather than adding to it. It’s about home organization that works for real life, real energy, and real families.
Have you ever wondered why tidying feels so hard even when you’re trying?
Or why clutter keeps coming back no matter how much you declutter?
You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of why decluttering gets stuck at the end and what actually helps you move forward. Not by doing more. But by doing things differently.
Expect a calmer perspective on clutter, less self-blame, and practical insight you can apply to your own home and family.
If clutter has been weighing on you.
If organizing feels harder than it should.
If tidying keeps turning into another source of stress.
This one is for you.
Listen in and let’s make decluttering feel lighter.
Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
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Have you ever left something out on purpose so you wouldn’t forget it…
Only to watch it slowly turn into clutter?
You’re not lazy.
You’re not failing at tidying.
And you’re definitely not the only one doing this.
In this episode, I’m talking about the fine line between intentional visual reminders and everyday clutter. The kind that builds up quietly and then suddenly feels overwhelming. Especially in busy homes. Especially when you’re juggling family life, mental load, and a brain that works fast and forgets faster.
Is leaving things out actually helping you remember
Or is it adding to the chaos?
I share a real conversation from my own kitchen that sparked this episode and why it highlighted something so many women struggle with when it comes to decluttering, organizing, and home organization. We dive into why “I’ll put it away later” so often backfires and how even small habits can either support your organization or completely derail it.
This episode is about:
Making declutter strategies work in real life
Understanding the difference between clutter and intentional systems
Reducing friction in your home without lowering your standards
Overcoming overwhelm without trying to be more disciplined or perfect
Because the goal isn’t a spotless house.
It’s an organized home that supports your life.
And a family system that doesn’t rely on you remembering everything.
What if your reminders didn’t live on every surface?
What if tidying didn’t create tension in your home?
If you’re working on decluttering, organizing, and building habits that actually stick, this episode will give you a fresh way to look at how your home organization supports your brain, not fights it.
🎧 Press play and let’s rethink how we remember things without creating more mess.
Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
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Feeling behind at the end of the year?
You’re not alone. And you’re not failing.
In this episode, I share a gentle end-of-year reflection on decluttering, organizing, and why so many women feel overwhelmed, even when they’ve been trying their hardest. Especially in real family life, and especially when neurodivergence is part of the picture.
We talk about clutter, tidying, and home organization without pressure. Why urgency doesn’t work. Why intentional goals matter more than New Year’s resolutions. And what actually helps when you want a calm, organized home that feels good enough for you and your family.
If you’re navigating declutter strategies, overcoming overwhelm, and trying to make organizing work in real life, this episode will help you slow down, reset your expectations, and start the new year without feeling behind.
You don’t need a perfect home.
You need one that supports you.
Press play and take a breath.
I’m also hosting a FREE online goal-setting session on
Saturday 3 January at 5pm Central European Time (11am ET).
This is a calm, intentional session focused on setting goals that support your home, your life, and your capacity. No rigid plans. No pressure. 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
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Have you ever decluttered something, decided it was leaving your house
 and then watched it sit there for weeks?
The same box.
The same bag.
The same quiet irritation every time you walk past it.
You’ve decluttered.
You’ve been intentional.
You’ve done the hard part.
So why does it still feel unfinished?
In this episode of Living Clutter Free Forever, I’m talking about a stage of decluttering and home organization that almost nobody names. The moment when clutter is already gone in your mind, but still physically in your home.
This episode was inspired by a real question that came up during a live online decluttering session, and then echoed again in a one-to-one call with a member. Different homes. Same struggle.
This isn’t about motivation.
And it’s not about knowing how to tidy.
It’s about why organizing stalls right at the end, and what actually helps.
Inside the episode, I gently unpack why donation and selling piles linger, why this stage feels heavier than expected, and how the mental load of organizing, tidying, and managing clutter often lands with women.
I also share four realistic declutter strategies that help things finally leave your house, without overthinking, perfection, or added stress.
If you’re overwhelmed by clutter that’s already gone in your head
If your home organization feels almost finished but never quite complete
If you’re trying to create calm for yourself and your family but keep getting stuck at the final step
This episode will meet you exactly where you are.
Because decluttering isn’t failing.
It’s just getting stuck at the end.
And once you understand why, it becomes much easier to move forward, intentionally.
Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com
Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor
Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer