The surprising secret to a clutter-free home


Hey Reader,

I just started working with an amazing client, and we’re tackling a mountain of paper together. But here’s what’s so exciting—she found me through a podcast and told me she learned so much just from that one episode!

So I thought… maybe you’d like to hear it too. 🤔

Because let’s be honest: the best part of decluttering isn’t just the tidy drawer or the cleared shelf. It’s that feeling when things finally start to leave your house and you breathe a little easier. You create margin.

This podcast is all about that.

It’s called The Secret to a Clutter-Free Home (Hint: It’s Not Motivation)”

I think you’ll feel seen, encouraged, and maybe even ready to take the next small step.

Here’s my tip: use habit stacking to make time to listen. (It’s one of my favorite strategies from James Clear’s Atomic Habits.)

Pair the podcast with something you already do:

  • Your commute or carpool
  • Cooking dinner
  • A post-dinner walk
  • Folding laundry
  • Ironing or dusting (that’s when I listen!)

It turns a “meh” task into a little gift to yourself—something to look forward to.

Click here to listen

Then hit reply and let me know what tip you liked best. I’d love to hear what resonated with you.

Until next time,
Amy

PS...Click the image for a preview 👇

Simply Enough by Amy Slenker-Smith

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