It Has to Be Me Declutter Your Life With Minimalism | 031
Need to reduce overwhelm? Shira Gill, professional organizer and author of LifeStyled takes us inside her proven toolkit to help you edit and elevate your home, career, relationships, finances, or health.
Shira recalls her parents’ combative divorce, and how schlepping her stuff between two homes showed her that more stuff means more anxiety. As an 8-year-old, she taught herself to organize her spaces as a way to have some control of her chaotic world.
As an adult, she realized that possessions and clutter are triggers for everybody, and minimalism is the key—to prioritizing what you want, and creating the space to make it happen.
Forget the stark white walls and beige furniture. Shira redefines minimalism. It’s being intentional about where we place our time, energy, and resources. Rather than focusing on the lack of something, her approach is about having the right amount without the excess. And, since doing everything is impossible, it’s up to us to decide what matters most at any given time.
Shira lays out the core principles of her system. Then, walks us through practical ways we can organize our homes, maximize our time, set boundaries in relationships—and say “no” in order to say “yes” to what we value most.
Shira’s less-is-better approach and “15-Minute Wins” will launch you out of overwhelm and into action for your next “It has to be me!”
TESS’S TAKEAWAYS:
- Minimalism can be defined as intentionally doing less to prioritize what’s important.
- A cluttered mind and home trigger emotional responses and stress.
- Organizing your home and mind helps you clarify what’s important and make room for it.
- Empty your brain like an overstuffed closet, and let go of the beliefs that don’t serve you.
- Creating habit loops with a cue, a routine, and a reward helps to implement behaviour changes.
- 15-Minute Wins get you out of overwhelm and into action to chip away at your goals.
- Implementing sustainable systems simplifies your routine and increases productivity.
- Turn envy into inspiration and use it as a roadmap for what you want to bring into your life.
ABOUT SHIRA GILL:
Based in San Francisco, Shira Gill is a home-organizing expert, speaker, coach, and bestselling author of the books Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled.
Her minimalist approach is guided by the intimate relationship between people’s homes and their lives, and how they inform and inspire each other.
Shira has helped thousands reduce physical and mental clutter and prioritize what matters. Her signature 3-step toolkit and organization method are effective tools for anyone to use, regardless of budget, space, or lifestyle.
Shira’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Dwell, Architectural Digest, InStyle, Real Simple, Harper’s Bazaar, Goop, and HGTV, and many others.
A featured expert on Good Morning America and an ambassador for Williams Sonoma, Shira has spoken for audiences at Google, Well+Good, and TedX.
CONNECT WITH SHIRA
Website:
1:1 Consult with Shira
https://shiragill.com/consults/
Minimalista
https://www.amazon.com/Minimalista-Step-Step-Better-Wardrobe/dp/1984859277/
Organized Living
https://www.amazon.com/Organized-Living-Solutions-Inspiration-Organization/dp/1984861182/
LifeStyled
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStyled-Your-Guide-Organized-Intentional/dp/1984863509/
Get Organized Masterclass:
https://shiragill.com/get-organized-master-class/
Meet Tess Masters:
Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.
Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.
Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.
Connect With Tess:
Website: https://tessmasters.com/
Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/
Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/
Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/
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