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Better Than Happy

431. Organized Living with Shira Gill

Oct 20, 2023
Shira Gill, a home organizing expert, shares practical tips for living a less cluttered life. They discuss the psychology behind clutter, the positive impact of organizing, and ways to declutter and give away items. They also highlight the importance of involving children in the organizing process and teaching them a healthy mindset. Check out Shira's new book, 'Organized Living', for more tips!
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  • Clutter is a result of delayed decision making, and organizing tasks should be broken down into smaller, doable habits.
  • To achieve organized living, it is important to involve children in the organizing process and teach them decision-making skills and a healthy mindset around possessions.

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Organizing your home and understanding the psychology of clutter

The podcast episode features a conversation with Shira Gill, a home organizing expert and author. The episode delves into the psychology behind clutter and explores why people tend to accumulate more belongings than they need. Gill emphasizes that clutter is a result of delayed decision making and offers strategies to overcome it. One approach is breaking down organizing tasks into smaller, doable habits. Gill also highlights the importance of setting clear boundaries and involving children in the organizing process, teaching them decision-making skills and creating a healthy mindset around possessions.

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