186 | Are You Over-Functioning? Here's How to Tell

Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃 In this episode, Amber opens up about her journey to authenticity and the importance of mindfulness. She shares a touching review from listener Shelly that resonates deeply with her mission to create a real, supportive community.  Key Points: Mindfulness & Authenticity:Amber reflects on the effort behind her authentic self, emphasizing that being real involves work—meditation, grounding techniques, and mindful choices.    The Power of Small Actions: Amber discusses how little decisions, like picking up clothes, can lead to significant changes in our lives. It’s about engaging with life and approaching tasks with self-love rather than victimhood. Decluttering Strategy: Just Begin:The key to starting decluttering is to let go of overthinking. It’s okay to start anywhere!  Focus on Specific Areas:Instead of tackling entire rooms, Amber suggests breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable areas to avoid overwhelm.    Decluttering Planner:  Amber introduces her downloadable decluttering planner... - Download the Decluttering Planner: www.declutteryourchaos.com - **Visit Amber's Website:** www.declutteryourchaos.com   If this podcast has helped you, please leave a five-star review! Amber would love to read it on the show. Your feedback means the world to her.  Remember, your life begins now—let’s take those small steps together!  XO, Amber LINK TO THE PLANNER  www.declutteryourchaos.com   Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos  

Hey Guys, In this episode, I share about how a simple $20 whiteboard transformed my life and can do the same for you. I introduce the concept of a communication system that helps families stay organized and on the same page about daily schedules. By writing down the day’s events, activities, and even chores, the whiteboard serves as a visual reminder for everyone in the household. But it can also serve as an accountability manager, a planning tool, and a mindfulness prompt. Here is a link to the whiteboard I bought but any will work! https://amzn.to/48hycyM Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos And finally, here is my website:  www.declutteryourchaos.com XO, Amber  

Hi Guys, In this episode I talk about how rather than debating in your head what you are potentially giving up when you decide to part with something, focus on what you are gaining.  And not just more space and more time.  You are gaining somthing much more powerful: spiritual needs.  Hope this helps you! XO, Amber Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to connect with you in the group!    

Hey Guys, Here is an episode where I talk about how to not buy stuff to replace the things that we are healing from.  Whether it's losing someone we love, a breakup, or something else, we all have tried to fill the holes in our heart with things: material objects, food, alcohol, you name it.  In this episode I talk about how to deal with that.  Plus a hack for only keeping wht you use! Hope this helps you! XO, Amber Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to connect with you in the group! Here is the link to the bins I mentioned in this episode. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/261VCCERX49HO?ref_=wl_share  

Hey guys, Here are five steps to help you when you are doing it all on your own: Step one - let go of the anger Step two - know what you want done Step three - communicate Step four -  let him choose what to help with (give control) Step five - be positive about the efforts (let go of control) I hope this is helpful! XO, Amber Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to connect with you in the group!    

Hi Guys! In this episode I talk about the beautiful book by Bronnie Ware, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.  I talk here about how decluttering your home will help you to live a fuller life. Hope you enjoy! XO, Amber Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to connect with you in the group!  

Hi Guys,   In this episode I talk about how to let go of clothes and the three reasons why it's so hard.  They are: The Endowment Effect We overly identify with them Control This episode was inspired by someone in our Facebook group who was struggling with letting go of clothes.  If you have a specific problem you are having with deluttering please let me know in the facebook group and I'd love to do an episode for you. Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to connect with you in the group! XO, Amber ps:  Here's the link to Deepak Chopra's "I Am" meditation I mentioned in the episode. https://youtu.be/BiYWp6I-RcE?si=YoYu9yFZ37UnEcH7  

Hey guys!   In this episode I talk about how to apply mindfulness to decluttering.  Some of the strategies I talk about here are creating space for your mind to relax, by setting a timer.  Then to manifest what you want your life to look like, and how decluttering is the step you can take today to move that needle forward.  I also talk about how to relax the nervous system by taking deep breaths, and finally, how getting rid of the clutter is going to allow space to receive what you really want in life.  Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos Can't wait to connect with you in the group! XO, Amber

Hi Guys, In this episode I give a quick reminder of how important it is to stay on top of these three areas that always seem to get out of control.  The short answer:  Do them every day.  Do one load of laundry a night and run the dishwasher every night. I KNOW you already know this, but this is your reminder with a couple of hacks of how to stay on top of it.   I hope this helps! Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos XO, Amber

Hi Guys!   In this episode I talk about how to create quick time blocks for your week.  No planner required, just a piece of paper and a pencil.  You will feel AMAZING once you do this quick activity, and your week will be more productive, calm, orderly, AND you will have time to move the needle forward in all areas of your life because you won't be bouncing from task to task. We would love you to join us in the fb group!  Here's the link to join us in the decluttering challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteryourchaos xo, Amber