This week, I’m unpacking why that ‘dream home’ narrative we've all been sold might actually be wrecking your nervous system. Between rising living costs, the upcoming UK budget, and Rachel Reeves throwing shade on big property perks, now’s the time to rethink the “more is better” mindset.

I'm sharing my own experience of decluttering and selling my four-bed family home, moving in with my mum, and buying a small home as a single mum—and why, against all expectations, I’m genuinely buzzing about it.

We’ve been taught to believe that growing up means levelling up into bigger houses, more rooms, more stuff. But bigger doesn’t always mean better. And that pressure? It’s costing you time, peace, and let’s be honest—probably a whole Saturday morning in the garden you didn’t want.

Plus, I’m spilling the real tea on how you could save thousands by investing in proper storage and systems, rather than an extension or a move. Your square footage isn’t the problem—your clutter is.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why “dream home” culture is messing with your head
  
• How Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget might affect your housing choices
  
• What my move from big house to small home is teaching me
  
• Why proper storage beats a pricey extension
  
• The real cost of keeping stuff you don’t use
  
• What to do instead of just moving to “fix” your life
  
• My favourite mindset shift for this season of life
  

Mentioned in this episode:

Let’s Buy A Home Podcast Guest Speaking Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/uk/podcast/declutter-your-home-declutter-your-mind-toxic-beliefs/id1812996218?i=1000737046036

Guest Speaking at The Home Life and You Show at London Excel:

• Blog Post: https://www.amythespacecreator.com/blog/Manifesting-Your-Dream-Life-Starts-with-Decluttering
• Speaker profile: https://www.homelifeandyou.com/speakers-and-contributors/amy-prior
  
  

Free resources:

Struggling to let go of sentimental items? This free guide will help: 👉🏼 The Sentimental Clutter Guide

Not sure what to actually do with everything once you've decluttered it? This one's comprehensive and completely free: 👉🏼 Moving It On Without Guilt

Work with Amy: 👉🏼 amyelizabethprior.com/coaching

Pro Organiser Academy (building a decluttering business? This is for you): 👉🏼 proorganiseracademy.com

Find Amy online: Instagram: @amyelizabethprior | @breakupwithyourstuff | @proorganiseracademy TikTok: @theamyelizabethprior YouTube: youtube.com/@amyelizabethprior

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