524: Partner Power – How to Get My Spouse to Declutter with Me
Part 1
Do you struggle to get your partner on the same decluttering page as you? It can be lonely and overwhelming to be only one in charge of getting stuff out of the house. In this episode, Kathi and friend Kelly Wilbanks have a candid discussion about some of the challenges often faced when decluttering with our partner. Kathi has some great tips to lend us from her own success in partner decluttering. Listen in to find out how to make decluttering more cooperative for you and your spouse with Kathi’s ‘C’s of decluttering together, including:
- Clearly Communicate
- Coach
- Cost Ceiling
Make sure you come back next week to get Kathi’s insight for inviting your spouse into your clutter free process.
The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life
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