Summary: We all do it: We keep items around “just in case” we need them in the future. And while there’s certainly nothing wrong with holding onto things you’ll definitely use again, there’s a threshold in which just in case clutter gets to be too much and goes too far.<br> Today I speak with Krista Lockwood, host of the <a href="https://motherhoodsimplified.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motherhood Simplified</a> podcast. Krista argues that there’s a difference between being adequately prepared versus impractically prepared, and impractical preparedness often comes at a detriment to our daily lives. She’s on the show to offer motivation as you take a good hard look at all the items you’re holding onto “just in case”.<br> Here’s a preview:<br> [9:00] How to determine your personal threshold for just in case items<br> [14:30] The key differences between being prepared versus being over-prepared<br> [17:45] Questions to ask yourself as you sift through your just in case clutter<br> [22:00] How to remove yourself from the analysis/paralysis trap<br> [24:30] Using the 20/20 rule as a tool to logically think through just in case items<br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="https://matteroftrust.org/clean-wave-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Today’s eco-tip: Donate your hair, fur, fleece and wool for hair mats</a><br> * <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motherhood-simplified/id1439617120" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Motherhood Simplified on Apple Podcasts</a><br> * <a href="https://youtu.be/LEIEl3RVPFE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube</a><br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://www.carawayhome.com/sustainable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Caraway Home</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Get 10% off your purchase with code SUSTAINABLE at checkout.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainableminimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmEjOfANT67KkwTTp3pgSOg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youtube</a>.<br> <br> <br>
