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How To Declutter Your Life with Lisa Woodruff | 285

Feb 28, 2025

In this conversation with Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365, listeners discover the life-changing benefits of organization. Lisa discusses how clutter impacts both mental health and productivity, with only 18% of Americans feeling organized. She introduces the 'Sunday basket' system to manage household tasks efficiently and promotes the idea of simplifying our spaces. Learn how teaching kids organizational skills fosters independence, and explore practical ways to create environments that support joy and eliminate distractions!

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Quick takeaways

Organization is a learnable skill that significantly boosts mental clarity, yet many struggle with clutter due to overwhelming daily responsibilities.

Recognizing and validating the 'invisible work' women do at home can lead to a more equitable household labor division and improved quality of life.

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The Importance of Organization and Decluttering

Organization is identified as a vital skill that can significantly impact mental well-being, with studies showing 87% of Americans believe it can be learned. However, a striking 82% feel they lack organization, highlighting a disconnect between belief and practice. Clutter not only causes stress but also detracts from overall productivity, affecting how individuals feel and function in their environments. The podcast emphasizes the need for practical strategies to tackle this clutter, underlining that maintaining an organized space is essential for mental clarity.

Intro

4min

Managing Household Responsibilities

13min

Simplifying Life: Reducing Clutter and Cleaning Habits

4min

Balancing Home and Ambition

10min

Empowering Children with Household Responsibilities

3min

Decluttering for Mental Clarity and Joy

2min

In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of organization to alleviate overwhelm and reclaim mental clarity. Studies reveal that while 87% of Americans believe organization is a learnable skill, less than 18% feel organized in their daily lives. Clutter not only affects our physical spaces but also impacts our mental well-being, leading to increased stress and decreased productivity.

Our guest, Lisa Woodruff, is the founder and CEO of Organize 365, a platform dedicated to teaching individuals the skill of organizing to unlock their time and potential. She is the author of several books, including How ADHD Affects Home Organization and The Paper Solution, which provide practical strategies for managing household organization and paper clutter. Lisa's ongoing research aims to make the invisible work at home visible, helping individuals externalize routine tasks that consume mental energy, thereby freeing up cognitive resources for more meaningful activities.

By creating environments that support and inspire you, you can focus on what brings you joy and eliminate distractions that hold you back. As always, we're redefining what it means to do woman's work in today's world—on your terms, in your way—free from clutter and overwhelm. Because when you clear the clutter, you make space for your greatness.

Connect with Lisa Woodruff:

Website: http://organize365.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Organize365/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organize365/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/organize365

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