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• What to do after you declutter something (so it stays that way) - The secret to keeping your home calm without starting over every month) #160

  Special bonus available until May 27th, only for new members—join Clutter Free Collective today! You Decluttered... Now What?You cleared the pile. You felt the shift. But how do you keep it that way without starting from scratch every month?Sound familiar? You finally find the time to declutter—your kitchen counter, your paperwork, your closet—and it feels amazing... But two weeks later? It's like it never happened.Where does the clutter even come from? Why does it feel like you’re always playing catch-up no matter how many organizing hacks you try?This week on the Living Clutter Free Forever podcast, I’m tackling the step no one talks about: What happens after the decluttering?Because here's the truth most people don’t know: Decluttering is only the first step. If you want a calm home that stays calm, you need more than just a tidy drawer—you need a new approach.In this episode, I’m sharing:The #1 thing that stops clutter from creeping backWhy tidying routines fail (and how to make them work for real life)The secret to lasting home organization (hint: it’s not perfection)If you're tired of the all-or-nothing cycle, if your brain is juggling 40 tabs from paperwork to packed lunches, and if your mental load leaves no space for systems... this episode is your next move.You'll learn simple, intentional declutter strategies that work even when you’re short on time, energy, and support.You don’t need to do it all. You just need a home that’s easy to reset.So if you’ve ever thought:“I don’t trust myself to keep this up.”“I’m the only one doing the tidying in this house.”“Why do I feel more overwhelmed after organizing?”This one's for you.Press play on What to Do After You Declutter Something (So It Stays That Way) and start building a home that supports you—not one that constantly resets to chaos.Because your space should feel like a soft place to land, not just another thing on your to-do list.Ready? Let’s go.Links mentioned in this episode:Clutter Free Collective online membershipEpisode 122I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here. Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

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• How to start decluttering when you’re overwhelmed — one 15-minute step at a time #159

  Join the 3 Day Paper Reset Challenge! CLICK HERE!Feel like your clutter is shouting at you every time you walk past it? Wondering how to even begin when you're already stretched too thin?If you’re staring down piles of paper, bursting drawers, or random bags of “deal with later” and thinking, I can’t do this right now—I see you.This episode is for you.Because starting is the hardest part. Especially when your brain is fried, the kids need you, and the mess just feels like too much. You’re not lazy. You’re not bad at this. You’re overwhelmed—and there’s a reason for that.In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing exactly how to begin when even the thought of tidying feels impossible.No 5-hour organizing sessions.No Pinterest-perfect storage hacks.Just real, doable declutter strategies that work in 15-minute bursts—even if you’ve failed before.You’ll hear how home organization doesn’t have to mean all or nothing. And how taking one small, intentional action can shift your whole day (and lower your cortisol, too). Whether you’re buried in paperwork, drowning in toys, or just don’t know where to begin—this is the nudge you’ve been waiting for.Imagine this: You clear one surface. You feel better. You believe in yourself again. That’s the KonMari spark we’re after—not perfection, just progress.Ready to stop avoiding and start breathing again?Tune in now. This is the episode that gets you moving.I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here. Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

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• Overwhelmed by paperwork? This is why (and where to begin) #158

  Join the Paper Reset HEREWhy does paper clutter feel so much heavier than it should? It’s just a few envelopes, right? A school form here, a receipt there… so why does it feel like it’s taking over your kitchen counter, your brain, and your sense of calm?If you’ve ever opened a drawer and found a pile of forgotten forms…If you’ve ever panicked because you knew you had that document somewhere… Or if your paperwork situation feels like a giant, looming cloud of guilt—you are absolutely not alone.In this episode, I’m digging into why paperwork is so overwhelming (hint: it’s not just about mess) and how you can start to feel in control again—without needing a whole weekend, colour-coded folders, or a trip to the stationery store.What if the key to calm is just a tray, a box, and a new way of seeing things?And what if that emotional weight you’ve been carrying around… wasn’t yours to hold onto in the first place?We’ll talk about:Real declutter strategies that work even when you’re short on time and energyThe truth behind why paperwork keeps piling upThe KonMari perspective on paper—and why it might just be the most powerful category to tackleWhat’s really going on beneath the surface of all that clutterMy go-to micro-step to contain the chaos (this alone changes everything)If you’re craving more intention, more clarity, and a calmer home, this one’s for you. Let’s talk paper, overwhelm, and what’s actually possible when you finally stop trying to do it all alone.Your reset starts here.Come join me for The Paper Reset Challenge starting May 17. 3 days. 15 minutes a day. Simple, calming steps to reclaim your space.JOIN HEREReady to take that first step? Hit play. Let’s do this together.I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here. Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

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• How parenting a PDA child taught me a better way to declutter, organize my home, and let go of perfectionism, with guest Casey Ehrlich #157

   👉 For a bit of extra support grab my free 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart HEREDiscover how parenting a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) led me to a new, more realistic approach to decluttering, organizing my home, and letting go of perfectionism — lessons every overwhelmed parent can use.Have you ever felt like you're failing because your home doesn’t look like a magazine?Wondered why traditional organizing advice just doesn’t seem to work for your real life?Me too.Especially when autism, burnout, and daily survival were the reality — not pretty color-coded baskets.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Casey from At Peace Parents — a brilliant coach and mentor for families parenting PDA and neurodivergent kids.Together, we talk about how raising a neurodivergent child completely changes your relationship with tidying, decluttering, and home organization. It forced both of us to rethink everything we thought we knew — even my beloved KonMari practices.It made us ask: What really matters when you’re building a home? Matching cushions... or emotional safety?During Autism Awareness Month, I wanted to have this real, important conversation.Because whether you're parenting a child with autism, raising a kid with PDA, or just juggling the mental load of motherhood, you’ll find yourself somewhere in this story.You’ll walk away with a fresh, intentional perspective on organizing your home — one that prioritizes calm over perfection, connection over control, and sanity over spotless surfaces.If you’ve ever battled clutter, perfectionism, or the invisible pressure to "keep up," you need this episode.This is your permission to choose what actually works for your family — not what looks good on Instagram.Ready to let go and create a home that truly supports you?Let’s dive in. 👉 You can find out more about Casey’s work at At Peace Parents here:Website - At Peace ParentsInstagram: At Peace ParentsI would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here. Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

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• Decluttering and Trauma – Why Letting Go Feels Impossible (and How It Can Help You Heal) #156

  You’ve tried to declutter before.You know what to do.But the moment you start... you freeze.Sound familiar?You’re not lazy. You’re not messy.You’re protecting yourself.In this episode, I’m digging into why clutter can feel impossible to let go of — especially if you’ve experienced trauma.Because it’s not just about mess.It’s about memory.It’s about survival.What if your clutter was never the real problem? And what if tidying could actually help you feel safe again — not just organized?I’ll walk you through the real, emotional blocks behind clutter and why so many people feel stuck in their organizing journey.You’ll learn how the KonMari Method can support deep healing — gently, intentionally, and at your pace.This episode is packed with insight, compassion, and fresh declutter strategies that go far beyond the surface.If home organization has ever left you in tears or feeling like a failure, this is your sign to listen.Because this isn’t about perfection.It’s about peace.Ready to see your home — and your healing — in a whole new way?Tune in now.I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here. Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

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