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

Decluttering sentimental clutter does not feel like tidying.
It feels like loss.
And if you’ve ever picked up a card, a drawing, a tiny object from years ago and suddenly felt a lump in your throat… you know exactly what I mean.
Why does something so small feel so big?
Why does letting go feel risky… even when you’re desperate for more space?
In this episode, I unpack what I’ve been seeing online about ADHD and sentimental clutter and I go much deeper. Yes, there is truth in what’s being said. But it’s often oversimplified. And oversimplifying something this emotional does not help you declutter.
I break down the three real layers that make letting go feel so painful.
Not in a dramatic way.
In a grounded, practical, home organization way.
Because this isn’t about being messy.
It’s about memory, emotion, identity, and decision-making all colliding at once.
If you’re overwhelmed by clutter and struggling with sentimental items…
If you keep starting and stopping your organizing because it feels too heavy…
If you want realistic declutter strategies that don’t ignore your emotions…
This episode is for you.
I talk about:
• Why sentimental items can feel like proof of your life
• The “what if I regret it?” spiral that keeps you stuck
• Why decluttering truly takes more mental steps than most people realise
• How to reduce overwhelm without forcing yourself into harsh decisions
And I share one simple, intentional strategy you can start using immediately to stop sentimental clutter from taking over your home.
Because your home does not need to hold every memory to prove your life mattered.
You don’t need more guilt.
You don’t need more pressure.
You need clarity, structure, and support.
Whether you have ADHD, suspect you do, or you’re simply navigating family life and home organization while juggling a million things, this conversation will help you understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface.
And once you understand it, organizing becomes easier.
Decisions become lighter.
And overcoming overwhelm becomes possible.
If you’ve been avoiding one drawer, one box, or one pile because it feels too emotional, start here.
Press play.
And let’s make decluttering feel intentional instead of painful.
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by clutter in your own home?
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself whether the way your home feels is actually affecting how you feel?
In this episode, I explore something we don’t talk about enough. Decluttering is not just about tidying. It is not about perfect shelves or aesthetic organization. It is about self-love.
Because here is the truth. Every item in your home carries responsibility. Every gift. Every purchase. Every “just in case.” And when we do not declutter intentionally, that responsibility builds. Quietly. Slowly. Until it turns into overwhelm.
If you feel stuck in clutter…
If organizing feels exhausting…
If home organization feels like one more thing on your to-do list…
This episode is for you.
I share why declutter strategies are not just practical tools. They are protective tools. I talk about the hidden weight of clutter and how organization can support your nervous system instead of draining it.
This is not about throwing everything away.
It is about being intentional.
It is about overcoming overwhelm one small shift at a time.
It is about choosing what stays in your space and what leaves.
And most importantly, it is about creating a home that supports you and your family instead of silently exhausting you.
Inside this episode, I’ll help you rethink:
 • What love really looks like in your home
 • Why organizing is an act of care
 • How small, simple changes can make a powerful difference
Because decluttering is not deprivation.
It is protection.
If you are ready to feel lighter…
If you are ready to stop managing endless clutter…
If you want practical, realistic home organization that works for real family life…
Press play.
And let’s start treating your home like the act of self-love it truly is.
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I’d love to hear your podcast episode ideas!
Email me at [email protected]
with your suggestion and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a 1-hour consultation with me.
5 winners will be chosen ✨
Want to train as a KonMari Consultant? Learn more and register at https://events.konmari.com. The next course starts on March 16
Use code CLUTTERFREE at checkout to save $300 USD on registration! 
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

Are you still thinking about decluttering… but not actually starting? You know it matters.
You keep replaying it in your head.
And yet the clutter stays exactly where it is.
THIS IS NOT A FAILURE.
In this episode, I talk about why decluttering and organizing so often get stuck at the thinking stage and why that has nothing to do with motivation, laziness, or willpower.
What if the problem isn’t you at all?
What if the way you were taught to declutter is what’s keeping you stuck?
I share one gentle but powerful reframe that helps you move forward without pressure, burnout, or guilt. Especially if you’re juggling family life, low energy, or a brain that struggles with follow-through.
This conversation is for you if tidying feels overwhelming, if organizing never seems to stick, or if you’re exhausted by trying to “do it properly” and getting nowhere.
We talk about clutter with compassion.
Home organization without perfection.
And declutter strategies that work in real life, not just on good days.
You’ll hear why thinking about decluttering actually matters, how to approach organization in a more intentional way, and what changes when you stop pushing yourself and start working with your capacity.
LESS SHAME.
MORE CLARITY.
AND A CALMER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR HOME.
If you’re focused on overcoming overwhelm, creating supportive systems, and making home organization work for your whole family, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.
Listen now and take the pressure off decluttering while still moving forward.
Links and resources mentioned:
You can find me on Instagram at caro.thor
Come and say hi and let me know where you’re listening from.
If you want ongoing support with decluttering, organizing, and tidying in a way that fits real family life, you can join my membership, Clutter Free Collective.
You can also email me at caroline at caroline-thor.com
And if this episode resonated, I’d love to hear from you.
PRIZE DRAW 🎉
I’d love to hear your podcast episode ideas!
Email me at [email protected]
with your suggestion and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a 1-hour consultation with me.
5 winners will be chosen ✨
Want to train as a KonMari Consultant? Learn more and register at https://events.konmari.com. The next course starts on March 16
Use code CLUTTERFREE at checkout to save $300 USD on registration! 
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

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

If this episode made you think of someone else, share it with them.
None of us are meant to do this alone.
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I’d love to hear your podcast episode ideas!
Email me at [email protected]
with your suggestion and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a 1-hour consultation with me.
5 winners will be chosen ✨
Want to train as a KonMari Consultant? Learn more and register at https://events.konmari.com. The next course starts on March 16
Use code CLUTTERFREE at checkout to save $300 USD on registration! 
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 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?
If you’d like to ask me a question for a future episode or share a win, you can connect with me here:
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You’re also very welcome to join my free Facebook group, where we talk about decluttering, organizing, tidying, and creating a calmer home together:
And if you’d love ongoing support with decluttering, organization, and staying consistent, you can join Clutter Free Collective, my online membership. It’s a supportive space for creating intentional home organization that actually lasts:
Press play and let’s talk ab
PRIZE DRAW 🎉
I’d love to hear your podcast episode ideas!
Email me at [email protected]
with your suggestion and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a 1-hour consultation with me.
5 winners will be chosen ✨
Want to train as a KonMari Consultant? Learn more and register at https://events.konmari.com. The next course starts on March 16
Use code CLUTTERFREE at checkout to save $300 USD on registration! 
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