Decluttering and the stories we tell ourselves is about the crazy things we do and the stuff we keep so others will "like us better." Here's the real reason why you save stuff you'll never use. And why do you waste precious time and money trying to impress people you only "kind of know?" Do you volunteer to bring baked dishes to church or social events? Do you go out of your way, or spend money you don't have for all the wrong reasons? When you change the story you tell yourself about your reasons why, decluttering becomes a breeze. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** DECLUTTERING AND THE STORIES WE TELL CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - When #decluttering do you agonize over which stuff to keep? 0:20 - Or do you agonize over the story behind the things you keep? 0:53 - People will like me better if... 1:07 - How much time do you spend worrying about what other people will think of you? 3:14 - Do you waste too much time and money trying to impress others? 4:09 - Do you set unrealistic expectations of how others should treat you? 4:46 - If others weren't involved, would you spend your time doing the same thing? 5:19 - Do you have the courage to say goodbye to hobbies only meant to impress others? 5:30 - Do you volunteer to do stuff just so people will like you? 6:24 - Are your kitchen drawers full of stuff you'll never use? 6:59 - Can you outsource or minimize the "favors" you provide? 7:24 - Stop volunteering to bring dishes and desserts to random events. 7:48 - No matter what others think, do YOU like yourself better? 7:53 - Join us at #HoardingWorld *** HOARDING WORLD BALANCE GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/hoardingworld *** A TAPE OF AFFIRMATIONS I MADE FOR YOU *** The New Tape - https://youtu.be/n13ZBvaCMjw *** RESOURCES FROM TODAY'S SHOW *** How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets - https://amzn.to/36kQUnF Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff - https://amzn.to/2RjLt4b Giving God the Worst of Me - https://amzn.to/2tJLBkk Cluttered Mess to Organized Success Workbook: Declutter and Organize your Home and Life with over 100 Checklists and Worksheets - https://amzn.to/38xksQs The Sentimental Person's Guide to Decluttering - https://amzn.to/2tCocS9 As an Amazon Affiliate, we make a commission on qualifying purchases. Thank You. *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** These good karma links connect you to affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to today’s show. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your support pays our production costs to bring you these free daily tips. THANK YOU. *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION*** https://savvycleaner.com/join *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown ***FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – THANK YOU GIFTS FOR MAIDS*** Daily Giveaway - https://funnycleaningshirts.com *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savvycleaner/ Facebook: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner Twitter: https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner Instagram: https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VIDEO CREDITS *** VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/kristin-o HOST: Angela Brown https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/angela-br