Decluttering for a healthy life with Janine McDonald

In this episode of the Resilient Kid podcast, guest Janine MacDonald shares her journey from a cluttered life to starting her own decluttering business, Clear the Clutter Now, just before the pandemic.

Janine discusses the emotional and psychological impact of clutter, offering simple yet effective strategies to declutter and organize. She introduces the concept of 'just three things,' emphasizing the importance of decluttering in small, manageable steps.

Janine also covers the benefits of body doubling, particularly for neurodiverse individuals or children struggling with task initiation.

 The episode highlights the significance of respecting personal and family possessions during the decluttering process and using decluttering as an opportunity for community engagement and building resilience. Finally, MacDonald offers practical tips, like labelling and using smaller containers for organization, to help listeners create a clutter-free environment that enhances mental clarity and well-being.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Decluttering with Janine MacDonald

01:07 How Janine and the Host Met

03:03 Janine's Journey into Decluttering

04:54 The Power of Decluttering: Janine's Method

09:45 Decluttering Isn't Just Throwing Things Away

11:33 Engaging Kids in Decluttering

17:33 Why People Seek Janine's Help

22:22 The Concept of Body Doubling

29:47 Practical Decluttering Tips and Where to Find Janine

Janine’s LINKS

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cleartheclutternowgroup

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cleartheclutternow/

Website - www.cleartheclutternow.co.uk

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-mcdonald-sustainable-professional-home-organiser-and-declutterer/

Janine’s Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CY97HTK6?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_XQKC5PZ13PG9RA06XCFP

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