About this episode

Deanna discusses how establishing routines can help manage home chaos and enhance joy.

Do you feel like you're constantly managing your home instead of enjoying it? Like no matter how much you declutter, the chaos just keeps coming back? In this solo episode, Deanna breaks down why routines are the missing piece and how building the right ones can completely change the way your home feels. Resources mentioned: Effortless Home Course ($27): comment HOME on any Instagram post at @WannabeClutterFree and Deanna will send the link straight to your DMs, or grab it in the show notes Finish by Jon Acuff Join the email list to be the first to hear about something exciting coming soon Links: Effortless Home Course Join the Email List Instagram @WannabeClutterFree In this episode you'll learn: Why decluttering without routines is like mopping the floor with dirty water The real reason your mental energy is gone by 4pm (hint: it's not laziness) Why most routines fail on day two and what Jon Acuff calls "the day after perfect" The STICK framework: five steps to building routines that actually last Why fewer things in your home makes your routines easier to stick to If this episode resonated with you, share it with one person who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you never miss an…

People in this episode

Host: Deanna Yates

Topics covered

• routines
• decluttering
• home management
• mental energy
• self improvement

Keywords

• routines
• decluttering
• home organization
• mental energy
• self improvement
• Effortless Home Course
• Jon Acuff

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, Wannabe Clutter Free

Products: Effortless Home Course

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