The JJs Declutter Podcast
The big question is this:
How can we stop procrastinating, take control of clutter (and cleaning) in a way that really sticks, and avoid feeling overwhelmed along the way? We created The JJs Declutter Podcast because, as professional decluttering coaches, we know that organizing your home doesn’t have to be an endless, stressful chore.
Our mission is to share practical, real-world solutions that make keeping your spaces tidy a whole lot easier. And yes, we sprinkle in some humor too! Each episode is designed to inspire, give you quick wins, and help you build a clutter-free lifestyle, so your home can feel peaceful, functional, and yours again.
Join us for a little laughter and a lot of learning. Let’s dive in!
The JJs Declutter Podcast
HotSpots ~ Why Your Kitchen Counter is Basically a Black Hole s2e14
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We see you. You know that pile on the kitchen counter shouldn't be there. You know the bedroom chair isn't technically a wardrobe. And yet… here we are.
In this episode, Julie and Janis tackle one of the most universal home struggles: hotspots — those flat surfaces that seem to magnetically attract every piece of clutter that enters your home.
Spoiler Alert: it's not your fault. It's a systems problem, and it's 100% fixable.
What You'll Learn:
- What hotspots actually are (hint: it's not just counters ~ floors count too, people!)
- Why they form ~ and why "I'll deal with it later" is basically a hotspot's origin story
- The emotional toll of decision clutter and why that pile is quietly draining your mental energy
- The Flat Surface Scramble ~ Julie & Janis's 12-minute method for clearing any hotspot fast
- The Keep or LET'S GO sorting system to decide what stays, what goes, and what gets donated
- How to create a Landing Zone so the hotspot doesn't creep back by Thursday
- The 2-minute daily reset ~ because 2 minutes daily beats 2 hours monthly every single time
The Flat Surface Scramble ~ Quick Recap:
- ⏱️ Set a timer for 12 minutes
- 🧺 Sweep everything into a basket (no sorting yet!)
- 🧽 Wipe down the surface (clean surfaces = brains that don't want to mess them up again)
- 📦 Sort using Keep or LET'S GO: Keep • Lives Elsewhere • Trash • Sentimental • Goes Out
Resources & Links:
- 🌐 Learn more about the Clearing Your Clutter course: abcdeclutter.com
- The course is underway but it's not too late to join!!
- 5 weeks of live coaching + a community of fellow declutterers cheering you on!
Your Challenge This Week:
Pick one hotspot. Set a timer for 12 minutes. Grab a basket. Go. You've got this.
Tag us on social or send a message when you do ~ we want to celebrate every single cleared surface with you! 🎉
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🖥️ Website: https://www.abcdeclutter.com/
🎙️ Podcast Website: https://www.thejjsdeclutterpodcast.com/
🖥️Email: hello@abcdeclutter.com
The JJs Declutter Podcast is hosted by Julie Weisgerber and Janis Kosmala.
Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!
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