Living Clutter Free Forever - decluttering tips,home organizing, minimalist living

What happens to your home when your energy disappears?
And what if clutter isn’t the problem you think it is?
This episode was recorded in recognition of World Cancer Day and is for anyone living with illness, chronic fatigue, long COVID, or going through a season where just getting through the day takes everything you’ve got.
When illness enters your life, priorities change.
Energy becomes precious.
And suddenly, the clutter that’s been sitting there for months or years feels heavier than ever.
In this episode, I talk honestly about decluttering and organizing when you’re unwell and why “keeping on top of the house” is not the goal in hard seasons. I share what I’m seeing right now while supporting women going through cancer treatment, living with chronic illness, or dealing with completely depleted energy levels.
This isn’t about perfect home organization.
It’s about creating an intentional home that supports you and your family when capacity is limited.
We explore why clutter can feel overwhelming during illness, how organizing can actually become an act of self-care, and why small, thoughtful declutter strategies can make daily life easier without pushing yourself.
I also talk about something many women struggle with. Asking for help.
What if asking for support isn’t failure?
What if it’s the missing piece when overcoming overwhelm?
If you’ve ever felt guilty because your home doesn’t look the way you think it should.
If tidying feels impossible on low-energy days.
Or if you want a calmer, more supportive environment without adding pressure.
This episode is for you.
I also reference an earlier episode with my friend Jane, episode 24, where we talked about adapting your home while living with serious illness. Jane was living with MS and using a wheelchair at the time. That conversation is still incredibly powerful, and I’ve linked it below.
You’ll also hear why getting your paperwork and everyday systems in order now can support you and your family in ways you might not expect.
This is about decluttering with compassion.
Organizing with intention.
And creating a home that works with you, not against you.
Links mentioned in this episode:
• Episode 24 with Jane on adapting your home while living with illness
• Join my free Facebook group for podcast listeners

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None of us are meant to do this alone.
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Decluttering often gets stuck right at the end.
Here’s why that happens and how to finally move things out without more stress.
You’ve sorted. You’ve made decisions. You’ve created space.
And yet things are still sitting there. Bags by the door. Piles waiting to leave. Boxes that never quite make it out of the house.
Why does decluttering stall at the final step?
And how do you finally get things out of your house without adding more stress?
In this episode, I talk about why decluttering so often stops right before the finish line and what actually helps you move past that point in a way that feels intentional and realistic.
But this episode isn’t just about strategies.
It’s also about real people and real progress.
I’m sharing wins from inside my community, from my online membership, and from conversations I’ve had on Instagram and Facebook. The quiet wins. The ones that don’t always look dramatic, but completely change how a home feels.
I’m also answering questions people have asked me and coaching through the things they’re stuck on. The kind of questions that come up again and again, because no one is ever struggling alone.
If you’ve decluttered but still feel surrounded by clutter, this episode is for you.
If you’re organizing and tidying the same spaces again and again, this episode will help.
If you want declutter strategies that work for real life and real family homes, you’re in the right place.
We’re talking about home organization that supports your energy, not drains it.
About organizing systems that help you overcome overwhelm instead of adding to it.
And about creating intentional organization that works with your family, not against them.
Because decluttering isn’t just about letting go of stuff.
It’s about changing how your home functions day to day.
Are you doing all the work but skipping the final step?
What would change if clutter actually left your house for good?
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Press play and let’s talk about how to finally get things out of your house without more stress.
Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
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In this episode, I’m joined by professional organizer and life coach Tracy Hoth to explore why letting go of clutter feels so hard, why decision-making can feel emotionally heavy, and how to declutter in a calmer, more supportive way without pressure or overwhelm. 
Decluttering isn’t just about tidying your home.
It’s about the decisions you make every single day.
What to keep.
What to let go of.
What feels heavy.
And what you are quietly carrying for your future self and your family.
If decluttering feels exhausting, emotional, or overwhelming, there is nothing wrong with you.
Most people struggle not because they lack motivation, but because letting go of clutter brings up identity, guilt, fear, and pressure to get it right.
How do you declutter without second-guessing every decision?
And how do you organize your home in a way that actually supports your life, instead of adding more stress?
In this conversation, we talk about decluttering and organizing from a completely different angle.
One that is intentional, compassionate, and realistic.
No extremes.
No rushing.
No pressure to downsize your whole life.
This episode will help you rethink home organization, understand why clutter feels so emotionally loaded, and explore declutter strategies that work with your nervous system instead of against it.
Because creating an organized home is not about perfection.
It’s about making your space feel lighter, calmer, and easier to live in.
For you, and for your family.
You’ll hear about gentle ways to start tidying when you feel stuck, how to make decisions with less stress, and why overcoming overwhelm starts with how you see yourself, not how much you own.
If you’ve been craving a calmer approach to organizing, this episode will help you take the first step without pushing yourself too far.
Links and resources mentioned
You can find Tracy Hoth and her work here:
 👉 https://simplysquaredaway.com
Listen to Tracy’s podcast, The Organized Coach, wherever you get your podcasts.
If you enjoy the podcast and want more support with decluttering, organizing, and staying motivated, you’re very welcome to join my free podcast Facebook group.
I share extra tips, encouragement, and host a free online decluttering session every month.
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Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com
Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor
Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

Decluttering often doesn’t get stuck at the beginning.
It gets stuck right at the end.
You’ve sorted.
You’ve made piles.
You’ve done the thinking.
So why is the clutter still there?
Inspired by International Day of Acceptance, this conversation is a reminder that real change starts when we stop fighting our reality and start working with it. And that idea shows up everywhere when it comes to decluttering, organizing, and trying to keep a home running without burning out.
I’m talking about why decluttering so often stalls when it comes to actually getting things out of the house and why pushing harder usually makes it more stressful, not more effective.
So many women reach this stage and blame themselves.
They assume they lack motivation.
Discipline.
Follow-through.
But what if that’s not the problem at all?
This episode looks at decluttering and home organization through a different lens. One that’s especially important if you’re overwhelmed, a woman with ADHD, parenting neurodivergent kids, supporting other family members, or feeling like tidying has become another thing on your mental load.
Instead of focusing on doing more, the conversation centres on intentional decluttering, realistic organizing, and declutter strategies that support overcoming overwhelm rather than adding to it. It’s about home organization that works for real life, real energy, and real families.
Have you ever wondered why tidying feels so hard even when you’re trying?
Or why clutter keeps coming back no matter how much you declutter?
You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of why decluttering gets stuck at the end and what actually helps you move forward. Not by doing more. But by doing things differently.
Expect a calmer perspective on clutter, less self-blame, and practical insight you can apply to your own home and family.
If clutter has been weighing on you.
If organizing feels harder than it should.
If tidying keeps turning into another source of stress.
This one is for you.
Listen in and let’s make decluttering feel lighter.
Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com
Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor
Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

Have you ever left something out on purpose so you wouldn’t forget it…
Only to watch it slowly turn into clutter?
You’re not lazy.
You’re not failing at tidying.
And you’re definitely not the only one doing this.
In this episode, I’m talking about the fine line between intentional visual reminders and everyday clutter. The kind that builds up quietly and then suddenly feels overwhelming. Especially in busy homes. Especially when you’re juggling family life, mental load, and a brain that works fast and forgets faster.
Is leaving things out actually helping you remember
Or is it adding to the chaos?
I share a real conversation from my own kitchen that sparked this episode and why it highlighted something so many women struggle with when it comes to decluttering, organizing, and home organization. We dive into why “I’ll put it away later” so often backfires and how even small habits can either support your organization or completely derail it.
This episode is about:
Making declutter strategies work in real life
Understanding the difference between clutter and intentional systems
Reducing friction in your home without lowering your standards
Overcoming overwhelm without trying to be more disciplined or perfect
Because the goal isn’t a spotless house.
It’s an organized home that supports your life.
And a family system that doesn’t rely on you remembering everything.
What if your reminders didn’t live on every surface?
What if tidying didn’t create tension in your home?
If you’re working on decluttering, organizing, and building habits that actually stick, this episode will give you a fresh way to look at how your home organization supports your brain, not fights it.
🎧 Press play and let’s rethink how we remember things without creating more mess.
Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com
Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor
Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer