Sort It Out Sustainably
Sort It Out Sustainably
Steph Maguire
Clutter takes up so much space in our homes, minds, time and eventually our landfills. We live in a world that has shaped us into consumers, on a planet that can't sustain the consumption. I am Steph Maguire, and the sort it out sustainably podcast is here forthose who want to rebel from the consumerist culture and create a more intentional life. I am on a mission to help you be surrounded by the things that you love and to let go of the things you don't, giving I am all about creating simplicity, sustainability AND Joy in your home so you can make more space for the things that are important to you.
Ep 40: Selling vs Donating Stuff
Don't know whether to sell the stuff you are decluttering?This is the episode for you! I chat all about:- Pros to donating- The obvious appeal of making money from your clutter- The downsides of selling stuff- All the ways to sell stuff- Selling online and in person tips and ticks - Weighing up whats right for you To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go  to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Jan 30, 2024
9 min
Ep 39_ Minimalism Misconceptions “I couldn’t do it because…”
In this episode, I go over all the common reasons people think minimalism isn't for them. Give this a listen and you'll discover that what you thought about minimalism is probably not what it's actually about and living a more minimalist lifestyle might be for you even if you:- Love stuff- Have no time- Live with other people- Aren't rich- Love colour and personalization Click on this podcast to scroll through my other episodes including those I mentioned in this episode To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go  to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Aug 18, 2023
12 min
Ep 37: 2023 the year of less?
Have you considered committing to getting organised this year?Decluttering and creating a more minimalistic home environment.Having a spot for everything.In this episode, I explain how to make it happen in the second half of this year and what you need to make it happen. I did mention some resources I have on my website that can helpTo access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go  to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Jun 26, 2023
10 min
Ep 36: Decluttering Dilemma: Keeping things for ‘just in case’
Welcome to this little podcast episode on the all too familiar decluttering dilemma of wanting to keep things you don't use for 'just in case'. I'm going to go through and deconstruct this mindset and why we do this as well as address what actually can happen when you get rid of things and that hypothetical case does eventuate and you don't have the thing anymore. To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go  to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Dec 28, 2022
17 min
Ep 35: My Problem with Pinterest (professional organisers opinion)
Even in my own home, I've experienced that slight disappointment feeling like I can never get my house looking like my Pinterest boards. So I'm going to unpack everything Pinterest in this episode, how you can use it well, as well as my problems with it and how to navigate those things. So you probably have a Pinterest board or several filled. It's pretty organized home pitches. They might even link to a blog that explains how to recreate something like it yourself, but there's a pretty big gap between how your home looks and how your Pinterest photos look. Let me go over my problems with Pinterest, and how to navigate those.   To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Dec 23, 2022
12 min
Ep 34: Can Christmas Gift Wrap be sustainable?
  Can wrapping presents be sustainable?I explain why most gift wrap is not good for the environment as well as how we can still wrap gifts in an eco-friendly way! To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies
Dec 17, 2022
13 min
Ep 33. Clutter is leaking your energy (here's how)
If you get frustrated by clutter in your home, this episode will clarify how it is actually affecting you. I go into how clutter drains us mentally, physically, and energetically. To access any of my freebies that can help you live with less clutter go to https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies  
Nov 30, 2022
11 min
Ep 32: Planning a simple, low-stress, low-waste Christmas
This audio is part of a 3-part Planning Pack to help you plan and organise a more minimalistic, eco-friendly, sustainable Christmas. To access the rest of this planning pack click this link https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/christmas-planning-pack This tool kit will equipt you with the knowledge, mindset, framework, and checklists to easily plan out (with the earth in mind): Decorations Gifts Wrapping Activities Attending events Hosting gatherings Holiday Food Making time for Joy My Christmas Gift Wrapping service (link coming soon)   
Nov 14, 2022
29 min
Ep 31: What to do with the stuff you declutter (w/ PDF guide)
In this episode I share: - How to approach decluttering sustainably- An extensive list of initiatives to sustainably get rid of your stuff- Explaining all the ways your stuff can be recycled or rehomed   Download the PDF here https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/sustainable-decluttering   ________________________________ Say Hi on Instagram if you looked at this topic in a new light after this episode (I'd love to hear that I've inspired you! www.instagram.com/sortitoutsustainably)   I've created these free resources to  support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies 
Nov 7, 2022
32 min
Ep 30: Rasism and STUFF (as in the stuff you buy)
In this episode I share:  - A type of racism that is very much connected to our stuff, the planet and the ecosystems - I am totally a part of this problem too.  - The human rights violations that people in the manufacturing industry have to endure to keep up with the demand of cheap goods.  - How an unconscious rasism in our culture contributes to nothing being done about the problem - Why we are not just bystanders to a problem in lands far away, we are actually very connected to the issue through funding it all. - What we can actually do to stop contributing to the problem and be part of a wave of change   ________________________________ Say Hi on Instagram if you looked at this topic in a new light after this episode (I'd love to hear that I've inspired you! www.instagram.com/sortitoutsustainably)   I've created these free resources to  support you on a journey to a simpler, more sustainable, organised life:https://www.sortitoutsustainably.com/freebies 
Aug 13, 2022
20 min
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