📦 You finally cleared the clutter.
🧺 Your routines are smoother.
⏳ You’ve carved out breathing room.

But now what?

If you've ever found yourself staring at an empty shelf... or sitting in a tidy room… and feeling strangely uncomfortable—this episode is for you.

Because here's the thing no one talks about: decluttering isn’t just about clearing physical space—it’s about learning how to be in that space without filling it back up.

• Why rest can feel uncomfortable after a busy season

• The hidden belief that “stillness = laziness”

• What to do with the space you’ve worked so hard to create (spoiler: nothing)

• How to stop striving and start truly savoring the life you’re building

• Pause without guilt

• Say no without shame

• Choose peace over pressure

Because friend, the margin you’ve made? It’s not empty.
It’s sacred.

✅ Why so many of us are addicted to “go mode” (and how to exit it)
✅ How to reframe your relationship with rest, silence, and stillness
✅ What it actually means to protect your margin once you’ve made it
✅ Three gentle ways to practice presence without jumping back into productivity

Sit in a decluttered room. Don’t touch a thing.
No cleaning. No optimizing. No to-do list.
Just sit. Breathe. Let yourself be.

Because the space you’ve created?
It’s not waiting to be filled—it’s waiting to hold you.

Send it to a friend who’s been stuck in the “I know what to do, but…” loop.
And if you haven’t already, tap that subscribe button so you never miss a dose of motivation + momentum.

Ready, Set, Simplify – bye!

✅ Declutter Fast with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now
Quick wins. Instant relief. Clear space in minutes.
📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

💬 Get Personalized Coaching from Me
Stuck in your clutter cycle? Let’s build a simple, customized plan to clear the overwhelm.
💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

📝 Create Your Home Management Blueprint
Finally feel on top of your home—with routines and systems built just for you.
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Ever cleared your kitchen counters… only to blink and find them cluttered again? 😩

You are not imagining it—there’s a reason every surface in your home seems to magically collect stuff. It’s called the Countertop Clutter Magnet Effect, and once you notice it, you can’t unsee it.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why stuff attracts stuff (yes, there’s brain science behind it), and what you can do to finally stop the clutter creep—without giving up your much-needed visual reminders.

Because if you're the kind of person who needs to SEE your supplements, bills, or to-do list to actually remember them… this episode is going to change your life. 🙌

3 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

1. Why “Stuff Attracts Stuff” Is a Real Thing It’s not just clutter—it’s how our brains work. Once one item lands on a surface, it signals to our brains that it’s now a holding zone. I’ll explain how this happens and how to break the pattern.

2. How to Keep Visual Reminders Without the Chaos If “out of sight, out of mind” is your struggle, I’ve got you. From daily action trays to vertical organizers, I’ll show you how to keep your reminders visible but contained so they don’t take over your space.

3. How to Use the Clutter Magnet Effect For You Yep, you can flip the script. I’ll share how one simple change—like adding a fruit bowl—turned a clutter hotspot into a healthy habit zone. (And how you can do the same with your desk, bathroom, or entryway.)

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

AirDoctor Air Purifier
Invisible clutter is a thing too—dust, dander, and all the stuff you can’t see but definitely don’t want to breathe in. 👉 Get up to $300 off select models at AirDoctorPro.com with code KATY

Your Challenge This Week:

Take a look around your home and identify one clutter magnet zone. Then ask yourself:
“What do I actually want this space to attract?”
Pick one small swap—maybe a tray, a clear bin, or a vertical organizer—and give that space a job. Let’s stop letting clutter call the shots.

Ready, Set, Simplify – bye!

Ready to Declutter Even More? Check Out These Resources:

🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now
Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast.
📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me
Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you.
💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint
Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint.
📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

📲 Connect with Me on Instagram
Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life.
💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

Ever feel like you have a closet full of clothes and still nothing to wear? 🙋‍♀️ You’re not alone—and if you're constantly buying new pieces hoping this will be the outfit that finally makes you feel confident, this episode is for you.

I used to believe that creating a wardrobe I loved meant buying more. But the truth? No amount of shopping fixed that feeling. It wasn’t until I stopped asking “What do I need to buy?” and started asking “What do I need to see?” that everything changed.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 wardrobe strategies that completely shifted how I dress, shop, and feel about my closet. If you’re ready to declutter your wardrobe, stop overbuying clothes, and finally love getting dressed again—this one’s a must-listen.

1️⃣ Find Your Personal Style Using the 3-Word Method
No more following trends or trying to wear pieces that don’t feel like you. I’ll walk you through how to define your style using Alison Bornstein’s three-word method—so you can confidently choose outfits that match your life, your vibe, and how you want to feel. (Hint: it’s not about “what’s in,” it’s about what feels right.)

2️⃣ Discover the Power of Color Analysis
Color is one of the most overlooked tools in curating a closet you love. I share how getting my colors done by Your Color Guru changed the way I shop and helped me declutter my wardrobe with less overwhelm. (Use code CLUTTERFREE for 10% off any package!)

3️⃣ Shop Your Closet First—Before You Buy Anything New
You don’t need more clothes—you need more inspiration. I’ll show you how I use screenshots from my favorite brands and stylists to “shop my closet” and recreate fresh outfits from pieces I already own. (It gives me the same dopamine hit as buying something new—without the regret.)

• Get Your Color Analysis – Use Code CLUTTERFREE for 10% Off

  • https://yourcolorguru.com/

• Follow Alison Bornstein on Instagram for style inspiration and 3-word method tips

Try just one of these strategies. Define your three style words. Book a color analysis. Or screenshot a look you love and recreate it with what you already have. You might be surprised how little you need to finally feel like you have a wardrobe that works for you.

🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it truly helps other women find this show and join the Simplifier community.

Ready, Set, Simplify – bye!

• 🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now
  Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast.
  📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

• 💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me
  Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you.
  💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

• 🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint
  Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint.
  📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

• 📲 Connect with Me on Instagram
  Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life.
  💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

Can you believe it? 300 episodes! What started as a simple mission to help women declutter has grown into a movement—one filled with transformation, growth, and more "aha" moments than I ever imagined.

To celebrate this milestone, I’m sharing the three biggest lessons I’ve learned after all these conversations and coaching sessions. If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to simplify, this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• Lesson 1: Clutter Is a Symptom Decluttering is rarely about the stuff—it’s about what the stuff represents. Guilt, fear, or a past identity? I share a powerful story from a listener who let go of more than just boxes of craft supplies.
  • Try this: Ask yourself: What does this item represent, and is it helping me move forward?
• Lesson 2: Change Starts With Compassion You can’t bully yourself into being more organized. Real growth begins with kindness and curiosity. Ditch the self-criticism and make space for grace.
  • Try this: When you feel overwhelmed, ask: How can I meet this moment with kindness instead of criticism?
• Lesson 3: Simplify Your Time First Decluttering your calendar matters just as much as decluttering your closet. Learn how I started protecting my time—and how it brought more peace than any organizing bin ever could.
  • Try this: Ask: What’s one thing I can say no to this week to create more space for what matters?

✨ Your challenge: Take one small step. Whether it's clearing a drawer or reclaiming 15 minutes of quiet, small shifts = big results.

Thanks for being part of this amazing journey. Here’s to the next 300!

• 🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now
  Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast.
  📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

• 💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me
  Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you.
  💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

• 🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint
  Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint.
  📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

• 📲 Connect with Me on Instagram
  Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life.
  💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

Let’s talk about that feeling. The one where you're managing doctor's appointments, school events, birthday gifts, grocery lists, carpool logistics—and yet somehow, it still looks like you're "just" staying on top of life. But under the surface? It’s heavy. It’s exhausting. It’s invisible.

In today’s conversation, I sat down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip (yes, again—and you’ll see why!) to talk about her brand-new book A Better Share and how we can finally name, understand, and redistribute the mental load many of us carry.

We dive deep into what the mental load actually is (spoiler: it’s more than just remembering appointments), how it shows up in your everyday life, and how to finally start conversations with your partner that don’t end in frustration or tears.

Even if you feel like you’ve already "tried talking about it," this episode offers powerful reframes, practical scripts, and gentle encouragement to keep going—because you deserve a life that doesn’t constantly feel like one giant to-do list.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Why "just tell me what to do" misses the mark in partnerships

• The 3 overlapping types of tasks that make up the mental load (and why they’re so hard to delegate)

• The hidden cost of emotional labor in motherhood

• What to say when your partner gets defensive (and how to prep for the convo so you don’t spiral)

• How to ask for appreciation (and why that’s not needy—it’s necessary!)

If you've ever felt like you're carrying too much—and no one quite sees it—this episode is a must-listen.

📘 Grab Dr. Morgan's brand-new book A Better Share https://a.co/d/alpGD4g

It’s the handbook every couple needs to navigate modern family life with more clarity, teamwork, and peace. Trust me, you’ll want to highlight every page.

Thanks so much for listening, and if this episode gave you an aha! moment, would you mind sharing it with a friend or leaving a quick review? It helps this little show reach more moms who need it.

Ready, Set, Simplify

• 🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now
  Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast.
  📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

• 📅 Join My Next 14-Day Challenge
  Declutter your home with me! We’re tackling clutter together for 14 days, one step at a time.
  🚀 https://www.katyjoywells.com/email-clutter-crusher-challenge

• 💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me
  Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you.
  💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

• 🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint
  Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint.
  📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

• 📲 Connect with Me on Instagram
  Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life.
  💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

Hey friend, I just got back from our annual camping trip to Hunting Island State Park, and it reminded me of something important—slower moments hold the most joy. Wandering the beach, looking for shark teeth, watching the kids play—no rush, no distractions, just being present. And I realized: Why do these moments feel so peaceful, and how can we bring more of them into everyday life?

• Why slowing down makes life feel better (and actually be better)

• The science of ‘glimmers’—tiny moments of joy we often miss

• Simple ways to create more breathing room in your daily routine

If you’re looking for a way to bring more peace into your home, let me tell you about the AirDoctor air purifier—a total game-changer.

Did you know indoor air can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air? AirDoctor eliminates 99.99% of harmful contaminants, allergens, and mold spores. And as a cat-lady and mom to two high-energy boys, having cleaner air makes a huge difference. It’s like breathing in a little slice of zen.

Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code MAX to get up to $300 off today!

Here’s my challenge for you—find one moment to slow down this week. Maybe it’s a quiet cup of coffee before the kids wake up, a short walk with no destination, or just sitting still for a few minutes and noticing what’s around you.

Because the joy we’re looking for? It’s already there—we just have to slow down enough to see it.

Ready, Set, Simplify—bye!

• 🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now
  Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast.
  📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter

• 📅 Join My Next 14-Day Challenge
  Declutter your home with me! We’re tackling clutter together for 14 days, one step at a time.
  🚀 https://www.katyjoywells.com/email-clutter-crusher-challenge

• 💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me
  Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you.
  💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle

• 🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint
  Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint.
  📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

• 📲 Connect with Me on Instagram
  Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life.
  💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells