Too Many Choices, Too Little Energy? How to Declutter Without the Mental Drain (Ep 248)
About the episode
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and mental fatigue? Decision fatigue might be holding you back! In this episode, discover the science behind decision fatigue and how it sabotages your decluttering efforts. Learn simple, effective strategies to make decluttering effortless, reduce overwhelm, and reclaim your space with ease. Tune in now and start clearing clutter without the stress!
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by clutter but too mentally exhausted to tackle it? Decision fatigue might be the reason you’re stuck. Every small choice—what to keep, where to start, how long to declutter—drains your energy, making it harder to take action. In this episode, we explore the science behind decision fatigue and how it sabotages your decluttering efforts. You’ll discover simple, actionable strategies to make decisions easier, reduce overwhelm, and create a lighter, more peaceful home.
Key Takeaways:
1. Why decision fatigue keeps you stuck in clutter
2. How decision frameworks simplify the decluttering process
3. The two-minute rule for quick wins
4. Leveraging your energy cycles for productive decluttering
5. Small, consistent habits that create lasting change
If you’ve ever felt trapped by the mess but didn’t know where to start, this episode will give you the mindset shifts and motivation to clear the clutter and create a home that supports your best self.
Your Action Step:
This week, choose one small area to declutter—even for just two minutes. Use the pre-decided categories to make quick choices and let go of one broken item. Set a timer, take action, and when it’s done, celebrate your progress—not perfection.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:48 Understanding Decision Fatigue
04:06 The Impact of Decision Fatigue on Moms
05:39 Introducing the Decision Detox Method
07:48 Practical Tips to Overcome Decision Fatigue
3:38 Leveraging Energy Cycles for Decluttering
21:40 Actionable Takeaways and Conclusion
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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About Deanna Yates
Based in San Diego, CA, Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives.
Through coaching, courses, summits, and her top-ranked Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, she supports modern women in building organized, peaceful homes where they can thrive.
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