Do you want to have a clutter-free Christmas this year? Let’s face it… Christmas and the holiday season is here and there’s no stopping it now. For some, just the thought of all the to-do’s and hanging with the in-laws gives you the hives. For others, the frenzy is exhilarating but by December 27th, you always seem to come down with flu-like symptoms that (totally) flatten you for days. Raise your hand if any of this resonates. But what if this year was simpler? What if this year could be different? And to that, I say YES!
My all-star special guest today is author Kathi Lipp and she’s simplifying how to have a clutter-free Christmas. With a bit of humor and a little sass, she’s written the book on almost every aspect of the holiday season, helping us decide what to keep, what to scrap, and how to not totally lose your mind along the way. Here’s how.
My all-star special guest today is Kathi Lipp and she’s simplifying how to have a clutter-free Christmas.
We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:
- How she defines what a “clutter-free” Christmas could look like, not only talking about the physical stuff but your schedule and your mental wellness
- Why we tend to get caught up in the holiday frenzy in the first place
- What a “Holiday Mission Statement” is and how to create one with your household
- How to apply 3 of the 21 projects from her book, ‘The Christmas Project Planner’ in to your life over the coming weeks in simple, practical ways, including:some text
- How to create your Christmas prep space with a “Magic Christmas Box”
- How to schedule your time for the holidays
- How to refresh yourself and carve out some YOU time
As with most all topics we simplify on the podcast, one core principle certainly rings true here:
It’s not about doing more, but actually doing less.
When we release the white knuckle grip of control and perfectionism on our lives and learn to say “no, thank you” to the obligations, tasks and unnecessary to-do’s, we ultimately will find peace, joy and a heck of lot less anxiety. I encourage you to think about what you might let go of this year as you’re listening to our conversation ahead. Kathi is funny, irreverent, and my kind of girlfriend who’s saying “enough!” to the insanity and helping us all get back to the real reason for the season.
Q: Are you ready to have a clutter-free Christmas? If yes, this one is for you.
It’s time to #DoTheThing!
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<What’s catching my eye this week>
- How to have a chill Christmas this year - Annabel Candy - LifeHack
- 50 powerful questions to help you reflect - The Institute of You
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My challenge for you this week:
How are you going to take what you’ve learned in today’s episode and begin to create a clutter-free Christmas this week? What’s one thing you’ll do differently? Share it with me, privately or publicly. Snap a photo of you doing the thing, and tag @thesimplifiers on Instagram for added accountability and support!
Links, books and apps mentioned:
Book: The Christmas Project Planner: Super Simple Steps to Organize the Holidays - Kathi Lipp
Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't - Jim Collins
Resource: The Christmas Project Planner online community - free Facebook group connecting like minded people who are simplifying their holiday season with The Christmas Project Planner
Resource: The Communicator Academy - helping up and coming speakers and authors further their reach through best practices, training, and coaching.
Podcast: How to finish that next big project, featuring Bridgit Dengel Gaspard - The Simplifiers Podcast
Podcast: How to choose what’s right for you (guided visualization - ALL-STAR) - The Simplifiers Podcast
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About Kathi Lipp
Kathi Lipp - She inspires thousands of women each year to strip down their expectations and live with real purpose. With humor and wisdom, Kathi offers hope paired with practical steps to live with meaning.
Kathi is the author of 20 books including Clutter Free, The Christmas Project Planner, The Get Yourself Organized Project, The Husband Project, and Overwhelmed. She is the host of Clutter Free Academy the Podcast! with Kathi Lipp She also runs the Facebook group Clutter Free Academy where thousands of women (and a few brave guys) support each other in living a Clutter Free life.
Where Kathi hangs out online:
Website: kathilipp.com
Facebook: @authorkathilipp
Instagram: @kathilipp
Twitter: @kathilipp
Kathi’s vote for the perfect guest on The Simplifiers Podcast:
Tonya Kubo - Creator of the Secret to Thriving Online Communities, Tonya is an expert at building online communities and managing social media for brands who want to get more readers who (truly) get you.
