Tired of Clutter Piles? Discover the Easiest Way to Get Rid of Them (Ep 267)
About the episode
Tired of donation piles taking over your home? In this episode, Deanna reveals her favorite low-effort, high-impact strategy to get clutter out for good—Free Sales! Learn how to set one up, involve your neighbors, and ditch the overwhelm. Say goodbye to stuff (and guilt) without lifting much more than a cardboard sign.
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Tired of donation piles taking over your home? Are you guilty of stuff shifting? For years I would declutter, but then as the things would sit in a pile in the corner of the room or in our garage, they would often migrate back into our home.
This created a vicious cycle of decluttering, second guessing, and re-cluttering.
The problem was that sometimes getting the clutter out and to the donation center was more work than the act of decluttering.
Then, I stumbled upon a simple low-effort, but high-impact way to get the clutter out without having to make multiple trips to the donation center or post each item for sale (or gift) online.
I recently used this advice in my life again and not only was ie easy and successful, it brought our neighborhood together.
If you’ve ever had donation piles that just move from one room to another, this one’s for you.
Key Takeaways:
1. Why donation piles often stay stuck for months (or years!)
2. How Free Sales make decluttering easier and faster
3. Simple steps to host one—even with minimal time and effort
4. Pro tips to make it fun, successful, and stress-free
5. How I used a Free Sale to get rid of 75+ items in one weekend!
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Personal Updates
01:27 – Clutter’s Impact on Romantic Relationships
01:57 – The Clutter F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Method Explained
03:14 – Why Clutter Causes Relationship Stress
04:32 – Shocking Stats & Psychological Insights
08:19 – Gender Differences & the Mental Load
14:51 – Creating a Peaceful Bedroom Retreat
18:15 – Establishing a Couple’s Corner
21:19 – Clutter-Free Communication Ritual
24:01 – Final Thoughts and Action Steps
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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