499: Adjusting to Smaller Space & Larger Struggles

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of adjusting to a smaller living space while holding onto past identities and finding joy in the present.

Today’s guest is a full-time caregiver living in a much smaller space than she once had. But holding on to things that represent a previous identity are making it hard to embrace the things that would/could give her joy in her current reality. We discussed how to focus on small successes to instead of big and daunting goals. Dana's new children's book - Winnie's Pile of Pillows - is HERE! Order now! Dana's new children's book - Winnie's Pile of Pillows - is HERE! Order now! My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dana K. White

Guest: Full-time caregiver

Topics covered

• smaller living spaces
• identity
• decluttering
• caregiving
• joy
• small successes

Keywords

• smaller space
• caregiver
• decluttering
• identity
• joy
• children's book

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