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Why Your Garage Feels So Overwhelming (and How to Finally Make Progress)

You know the feeling…

You pull into the driveway after a long day, open the garage, and instantly feel that weight: 👉 "Ugh… I need to deal with that."

And then? You don't.

Not because you don't care. Not because you're lazy.

But because garages are a completely different kind of clutter challenge.

In this episode, Katy breaks down why garages feel so hard—and gives you simple, realistic strategies to finally create momentum (without dumping everything into your driveway).

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1) Your garage feels hard because it is different from every other space

Unlike your kitchen or closet, your garage:

• doesn't feel urgent
• holds multiple life categories at once
• contains heavier, more emotional decisions
• often mixes your stuff and your partner's

It's not just clutter… it's:

• baby gear
• old memories
• tools
• seasonal items
• "someday" decisions

👉 No wonder your brain wants to shut the door and walk away

2) The real problem isn't the stuff—it's the lack of decisions

Most garages aren't stuck because of volume

They're stuck because of indecision

That box you keep moving? You already know it's there

👉 You just haven't decided what to do with it

Katy introduces a powerful concept: Pre-deciding

Before you even enter the garage, decide:

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