Organize 365 Podcast

This insightful webinar dives into the unique challenges faced by stay-at-home parents. It offers practical strategies for managing household tasks and emphasizes the importance of self-care. Discover effective organizing techniques like the 'Sunday Basket' and the benefits of community support. The discussion also highlights the need to set personal boundaries and cultivate motivation in daily life. Learn how a holistic approach to organization can transform your role at home and help you thrive!

Discover the journey of self-discovery as an entrepreneur balancing personal and professional roles. Learn practical strategies for managing family life while running a business, including the value of intentional planning and delegation. Explore tips for optimizing time through meal planning and outsourcing household tasks. Delve into effective organization techniques for individuals with ADHD and the significance of self-discipline in achieving entrepreneurial goals. Transform your approach to productivity with actionable insights!

Discover the journey of balancing multiple roles, from stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur. Learn practical strategies for efficient holiday planning that minimize stress and decision fatigue. Uncover tips to maximize home organization for a more balanced life. Explore the importance of clear communication within households to address varying cleaning standards. Finally, find out how to manage personal and professional responsibilities to create a harmonious living environment that respects individual limits.

Planning is the star of the show, as the importance of strategic organization in both life and work shines through. Discover how adapting household responsibilities can free up precious time and energy. Learn about innovative techniques for time management, especially for those with ADHD. The conversation emphasizes balancing personal expectations and professional aspirations through intentional planning. Plus, hear inspiring success stories that highlight the transformative power of effective systems like the Sunday Basket®.

Kailley S, a busy mom of six with a seventh on the way, shares her journey of discovering her organizational skills amidst family chaos. She talks about practical strategies for managing a bustling household, like making cups accessible for her kids. Kailley reflects on the importance of adapting to changing family needs and the challenge of maintaining order while navigating overwhelming emotions. Her touching experiences highlight the balance of joy and chaos in parenting, emphasizing the power of incremental progress in overcoming daily hurdles.

Discover the transformative power of the Sunday Basket® for managing household chaos and enhancing productivity. Learn how to streamline decision-making by postponing answers and prioritizing tasks effectively. Dive into tips on navigating household finances, including healthcare costs and tax deductions. Explore how to balance household responsibilities with small business demands using this unique system. Embrace the idea of treating household management as a leadership role for a more organized and confident life.

Jennifer H. returns to discuss her transformative journey since 2019 as a participant in The Productive Home Solution®. She shares her experiences downsizing with her husband and mother-in-law, navigating smooth transitions with faith and empathy. The conversation dives into the complexities of family dynamics amplified by the pandemic, emphasizing authentic communication and the importance of caregiving. Jennifer reflects on personal growth through organizational skills, illustrating how our environments can empower us during challenging times.

Discover how running a home can be like managing a small business. Explore the historical evolution of household management and the often invisible labor involved. Learn to strategically prioritize tasks to alleviate cognitive load and make impactful choices. The idea of transforming household management into entrepreneurial leadership is emphasized, alongside the importance of flexibility and collaboration within families. This fresh perspective will empower you to view your home as an economic unit and enhance daily operations.

In this episode, I introduce you to Julie C., mom of three boys and two dogs and a wife. In December 2019, Julie was starting to organize her office and thought, "There's no TV in this room, maybe I'll find a podcast to listen to." She was really drawn to the messages along with the teaching of the Organize 365® Podcast. Julie had previously tried the Freedom Filer® Filing System, but ended up confusing herself with it. That's when she implemented the Sunday Basket® and got her paper under control. Then when the unexpected event of a cancer diagnosis was received, Julie was able to lean on her Sunday Basket®. Julie's oldest son was a senior and she wanted to make sure his graduation celebration was perfect. Her family and friends were able to help her plans play out due to the organization of actionable items in the Sunday Basket®. I have noticed in my 50's, some of my friends have experienced a cancer diagnosis or a heart attack. These unexpected events throw life off kilter. This is usually when we realize we need to get all the info out of our heads and onto paper in the event people need to access accounts and such and we are not in a capacity to do so. Our team had a crazy fall last year and I did a 6- part series of the different events and how my staff was handling them; check out episodes 555 through 560 to hear all about them. We can't control much in these events, but the Sunday Basket® gives us peace of mind. And I mention that Julie being able to have peace of mind gave her the ability to rest, which is when our bodies repair and heal. Julie was also encouraged by the Organize 365® community, realizing others had been in her shoes and learning what they did. Once Julie was back to work, she attended the Friday Workbox® Planning Day sans the Friday Workbox®. I laughed, but Julie explained all the benefits she gained from simply planning. Like scheduling a workout, actually putting it on the schedule in her day. Julie has also acknowledged with her kids getting older, she has more time. Due to the podcast, she was inspired with all her extra time to go for her Doctorate in Education for Leadership and Healthcare. Now that she's planning to go back to school, she's also been evaluating cleaning in her house. We talked about how you can clean your house OR you can hire that out and use that time towards a project or something like going back to school. We also talked about the stigma that comes with hiring someone to clean your house. You could feel "holier than thou" OR you may consider how grateful that person is to work, which could be what they really enjoy, and the ability to make money for their family. Julie recently became a member of The Productive Home Solution® and appreciates The Paper Solution® Binders. It's so important to have the information documented and now in her Medical Binder for the future. And speaking of the future, she wants to get the Launch Binders for her boys. We talked about learning the skills of cleaning your home or other home management tasks. We often learn them in the dorms at college. But what if you don't attend college, then how do you learn? In either setting, we agreed the Launch Binder is the way to go to share common knowledge with your children as they embark on their independent adult journey. Julie's advice is, "Just get started. Lean on the system, it doesn't have to be 'done.' It's a journey, not an end product." EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® Friday Workbox® Friday Workbox® Planning Day The Productive Home Solution® The Paper Solution® Launch Binder Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. I am grateful that you are reaching out to share with me and with this community. You can see and hear transformation in action. If you are ready to share your story with us, please apply at https://organize365.com/wednesday. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

You guys know I'm a history nut and this episode is all about homes from the past and our current homes. I live in the purple state of Ohio. Fun fact, more Presidents have come from Ohio than any other state; 8 Presidents to be exact. I've toured Presidential homes in Ohio many times. I was even the greeter at Stan Hywet's home. It's so funny for me to think about homes in the late 1800's to early 1900's versus homes today and how we use them. And I absolutely drool over the libraries. These were successful people and successful people read. Homes in that time were multipurpose. They were large. Not for the sake of large rooms, but for the sake of having space for entertaining and working. It's so easy for us to forget how much harder things were in the past to travel, work, entertain, to just live! Eating If you stop and think about life in the 1800's to early 1900's, there weren't easy travel paths. There weren't restaurants, nor were there hotels. If you had guests, they were likely not there for just the afternoon. It's so interesting for me to think about the need for eating areas for workers, family, and formal entertaining spaces to have meals with guests. He even had a morning breakfast room! Meals were long, too. There wasn't tv, movie theaters, or public spaces to hang out. So long dinners it was. And due to the architecture of the homes, the guests never saw the kitchen or the other eating areas. The largest room would often be the entertaining space. Owners may have entertainment and the whole community would be invited. The talent would stay with the owners. Sleeping These homes were so large with so many rooms. On top of all of the entertaining and eating rooms, they needed to sleep. One of the President's homes had the owners' wing with bedrooms, another wing for live-in workers. There was a wing of rooms, kind of like a hotel for guests. Remember, guests were probably there for a week or longer and your workers lived there, too. Working The doctors, lawyers, and other professionals of that time didn't have big fancy offices they drove to each day. No, they worked from their home offices that usually had separate entrances. Some of the doctors had a secretary office that you would enter, then proceed to the doctor. I think the reality is we are all working from home nowadays. We all, well not Greg, but most have email on our phones or are checking on something at the office if you do have a brick and mortar you report to each day. Ponder Do our homes reflect how we use them? On the podcast years ago, I asked Jay Papasan, who co-wrote The One Thing, when did we get home manager offices in every home. He snickered and said architecture is the last thing to change, and that's granted we all agreed on what we want! That's why all of our homes are fairly similar to that of the 1950's, after the war. Until next week's episode, I want you to ponder some spaces in your home. I want you to think about your formal spaces and if you use that space often. Have you allocated space to an activity you don't do like entertain guests? Lots of times we meet at restaurants. So are you using your spaces effectively, functionally for your life today? Are you using your house functionally to eat, sleep, and work? EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® The Paper Solution® The Productive Home Solution Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!