Listen "Ep 203: Embrace the Emotional Cycle of Change to Finally Beat Decluttering Despair"
Episode Synopsis
Discover how to navigate the Emotional Cycle of Change in decluttering your home. Learn practical tips for each stage to effectively organize your home and manage stress. Join Deanna Yates for transformative insights!
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Links in this episode (some may be affiliate links - thanks for supporting the show at no extra cost to you):
Check out my favorite resources
Kelly & Conner’s Emotional Cycle of Change
The 12 Week Year Book
Join the Wannabe Minimalist Community on Facebook
Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on:
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Website
Podcast
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Have you ever set a goal with lots of excitement only to quickly lose that momentum once you started to work on that goal?
You are not alone!
And the Emotional Cycle of Change is a big reason we quit on our goals before we complete them.
We’re diving into the Emotional Cycle of Change, a powerful model developed in the mid-1970s by Don Kelley and Daryl Conner on episode 203. We'll explore how this model can guide busy moms through the emotional ups and downs of decluttering and organizing their homes.
Whether you’re just starting or are stuck in the middle, understanding these emotional stages can help you manage your space—and your stress—more effectively.
This episode will also help you discover:
The 5 stages of the Emotional Cycle of Change
Why change is so difficult
How to stop quitting your goals
Ways to make decluttering easier
Tips for moving through the hardest part of change
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
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We’d love to hear how you’re applying the strategies discussed in this episode. Share your stories and tips with us on social media (@wannabeclutterfree). Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes designed to make your busy life a bit easier.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Links in this episode (some may be affiliate links - thanks for supporting the show at no extra cost to you):
Check out my favorite resources
Kelly & Conner’s Emotional Cycle of Change
The 12 Week Year Book
Join the Wannabe Minimalist Community on Facebook
Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on:
Website
Podcast
****************
Have you ever set a goal with lots of excitement only to quickly lose that momentum once you started to work on that goal?
You are not alone!
And the Emotional Cycle of Change is a big reason we quit on our goals before we complete them.
We’re diving into the Emotional Cycle of Change, a powerful model developed in the mid-1970s by Don Kelley and Daryl Conner on episode 203. We'll explore how this model can guide busy moms through the emotional ups and downs of decluttering and organizing their homes.
Whether you’re just starting or are stuck in the middle, understanding these emotional stages can help you manage your space—and your stress—more effectively.
This episode will also help you discover:
The 5 stages of the Emotional Cycle of Change
Why change is so difficult
How to stop quitting your goals
Ways to make decluttering easier
Tips for moving through the hardest part of change
****************
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
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We’d love to hear how you’re applying the strategies discussed in this episode. Share your stories and tips with us on social media (@wannabeclutterfree). Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes designed to make your busy life a bit easier.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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