Why an organized home makes life easier (even when you're sick). How I took a week off and my home didn’t fall apart #145

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What if you had to step away from running your home for an entire week? Would everything fall apart—or keep running smoothly?

I just spent a full week in bed with the flu, completely unable to do anything. No tidying, no cooking, no keeping up with daily life. And yet, my home didn’t descend into chaos. Laundry got done, meals were made, and everything just worked.

👉 Why? Because of the systems and organization already in place. Medications were easy to find, the meal plan kept dinner stress-free, and the kids knew exactly where things were. This experience was a powerful reminder that home organization isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating a home that supports you when you’re not at 100%.

💡 A well-organized home works for you during life’s curveballs—illness, work stress, or unexpected challenges.
💡 It dramatically reduces mental load, stress, and the overwhelming feeling of “catching up” when life gets hectic.
💡 Even small steps toward decluttering and tidying make a difference—you don’t need an Instagram-perfect home, just one that feels like a hug when you walk in.

Want to know how I set up my home so it functions without me? Tune in now to learn practical, realistic declutter strategies that help you build a home that supports your future self.

🎧 Listen now and take one small step toward a clutter-free, stress-free home today!

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Hoofdstukken

1. Introduction to Living Clutter Free (00:00:00)

2. Unexpected Illness and Household Resilience (00:00:57)

3. When Everything Keeps Running Smoothly (00:02:42)

4. Creating a Home That Supports You (00:04:30)

5. Small Steps Toward a Supportive Home (00:07:34)

6. Upcoming Episode and Closing Thoughts (00:08:21)