Best of: Declutter for the Hard Season: What to Tackle When Your Energy is Low

Originally aired October 14, 2025

In this candid Clutter Free Academy episode, Kathi and Roger share how a sudden shift to long COVID reshaped their energy, rhythms, and home—and the simple, grace-filled systems helping them keep life peaceful and clutter free. Listeners will learn:

How to reframe success when your “plate” gets smaller and energy is limited

The “energy budget” mindset that helps you spend your effort where it matters

Meal strategies that don’t require chef-level energy (hello, rotisserie chicken + prepared foods)

Easy home adaptations that save steps: snack stations, overbed tables, and a shower stool

The emotional shift from guilt to acceptance—and how gratitude lightens the load

Why decluttering brings immediate peace in a tough season

How to reset holiday expectations and ask for help without shame

If you’re navigating illness, caregiving, burnout, or just a low-energy chapter, this episode will help you simplify plans, protect your energy, and find beauty in a smaller, saner life—one small doable step at a time.