DiscoverMaximized Minimalist Podcast305: How to Protect the Time You Gain After Decluttering and Why It Matters More Than You Think
305: How to Protect the Time You Gain After Decluttering and Why It Matters More Than You Think

305: How to Protect the Time You Gain After Decluttering and Why It Matters More Than You Think

Update: 2025-05-071
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📦 You finally cleared the clutter.
đź§ş 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.


đź§  What This Episode Will Help You Understand:

  • 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


✨ This episode is your permission slip to:

  • 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.


🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

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


🧡 Quick Win:

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.


🎧 Loved this episode?

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!


Ready to Simplify Even More? Start Here:

✅ 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.
🏡 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery

📲 Come Say Hi on Instagram
Behind-the-scenes, real-life simplicity, and lots of laughs.
💛 @katyjoywells

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305: How to Protect the Time You Gain After Decluttering and Why It Matters More Than You Think

305: How to Protect the Time You Gain After Decluttering and Why It Matters More Than You Think