How to Be Awesome at Your Job

1073: How to Cut Clutter and Distraction from Your Life with Shira Gill

10 snips
Jul 7, 2025
Shira Gill, an organizing expert and bestselling author, shares her insights on decluttering for a more intentional life. She reveals the hidden costs of clutter and why traditional organizing tools often fall short. Shira offers practical strategies like the 'action item basket' for managing tasks and enhancing mental clarity. Emphasizing the journey toward minimalism, she discusses how reducing distractions can significantly boost professional efficiency. Tune in for transformative tips that help create a calmer, more focused life.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Transforming Space Transformed Business

  • Elizabeth turned a cluttered guest room into a minimalist office to kickstart her executive coaching business.
  • Clearing her space transformed her motivation and confidence, enabling her to work full-time from home.
ADVICE

Edit Before Organizing

  • Don't buy organizing products before decluttering; organization is about skillfully grouping essentials.
  • Organized clutter still causes overwhelm; start by editing to keep only what helps you work effectively.
INSIGHT

Clutter Increases Cognitive Load

  • Physical clutter causes stress because each item demands cognitive processing from the brain.
  • An empty, decluttered room gives your brain a break and brings relief and ease.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app