Decluttering for a healthy life with Janine McDonald

Find the full transcript here. 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 labeling 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 Instagram Website LinkedIn Janines Book on Amazon Useful Links Sign up to our newsletter Waitlist for “The Resilient Teen Book”: here Waitlist for "The Teen Coaches": here Get “A Parents Guide To Raising A Resilient Kid” Book - Amazon Social Links Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Youtube Spotify Website