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August 21, 2025 14 mins

Do you struggle to let go of things because you see a potential use for them? Do you keep things in your house because you don’t want them ending up in the landfill?

While our desire not to be wasteful is often rooted in positive values such as resourcefulness, frugality, and environmental responsibility, there are three cognitive biases that skew these values to cause us to hold onto what is no longer serving us.

In today’s episode, we’ll dive into them and teach you how to reframe your thoughts so you can make decluttering easier.

Resources Mentioned:

Find your local Buy Nothing group

I was inspired by the book The Hoarder In You by Dr. Robin Zasio when preparing this episode.

Related Episodes:

Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them)

Episode 129: Stop Believing These 10 Myths and Get Back on Track with Decluttering

Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

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Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

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5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

 

Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

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Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

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