In this potentially controversial episode, I challenge one of the widely accepted approaches to organizing: decluttering first. Listen for a recent example of organizing a closet for a client who wanted to give her husband the gift of organization without making any decluttering decisions on his behalf. Going through this non-standard approach, I reveal interesting insights on how not decluttering can remove stress and decision fatigue. I share insights on how to make organizing a simpler process by sorting instead of decluttering. Find out how these changes can make your spaces feel fresher without the pressure of giving anything up. I also talk about the unexpected benefit of this approach: It can inadvertently lead you to declutter on your own accord. Making your home function in a way that works best for you is more important than following organizing steps to a tee. Bonus tip included on how consistent visual elements in your organized spaces can contribute to a feeling of lightness and stress reduction. Tune in to discover a different tactic to decluttering and organizing, and learn how you can benefit from breaking the rules. Try Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/joyshome  Use Code JOYLOVING for 20% off! Membership Group: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Join the newsletter: https://joylovinghome.com  

Discover practical and tangible steps to help reset your home environment, especially for those with ADHD, in the latest episode of Joy Loving Home podcast. Rather than offering a quick fix or hack, which might work temporarily, this episode delves into the real reasons we often struggle to reset our lives after a period of chaos. Often, people with ADHD experience difficulty with resetting because of the inherent chaos of their minds and surroundings. Using a fish-monkey analogy, it is explained that while the world is stationary for neurotypicals (monkeys), it is swirling and constantly changing for those with ADHD (fish). Therefore, it becomes necessary to create strategies for organizing that align with the ADHD brain, as opposed to those that work for neurotypical brains. This episode isn't about going back to how things were, or resetting to a time before the chaos. Instead, it encourages you to move forward, making progress, even if in small bits. It advises on simple tasks such as tidying your desk or clearing a corner of a table, reminding you to celebrate these wins with before and after photos. Progress, no matter how small, is still progress. Finally, this episode invites you to join a membership group where you can participate in accountability challenges as you work towards managing your home. The group provides a supportive community who understands your struggles and celebrates your victories. So choose joy and take a step towards making your home a space of calm amid the chaos. Membership Group: https://joylovinghome.com/membership  

Professional organizer Joy shares valuable insights on downsizing, offering tips on managing stress, repurposing sentimental items, and planning new spaces. The podcast dives into emotional aspects of letting go, family dynamics, and finding new purpose in decluttering. It concludes with gift ideas for downsized living spaces and an exclusive membership program announcement.

Feel like you are always busy but nothing ever gets accomplished? Listen to today's hack and see if it helps!   Try Magic Mind for some Focus, Energy, & Less Stress! https://magicmind.com/Joyshome Code JOYLOVING for 20% off   Connect With Me Email:  joy@joylovinghome.com Website: https://joylovinghome.com Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Podcast Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity  

Are you struggling to get organized? Perhaps perfectionism is to blame! Don't think that is you? Have a listen and see if it sounds familiar...and what to do to overcome it.   Connect with Me: Email: joy@joylovinghome.com Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/community  

This is the companion episode to 195. I first outlined why hiring a professional organizer is a bad idea if you have ADHD and now I am sharing why it is a great idea! Listen to both & decide how to find the help you need to really start seeing a change in your home!   The Room of Requirement Episode - Episode 18 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joy-loving-home-sahm-productivity-home-organization/id1579243596?i=1000538923307 Connect with me: Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome

I know what it feels like to work and work on your home & feel like you never make any progress. Listen to what is actually happening and how to actually start seeing a change!   Connect with me! Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome

Thinking about hiring an organizer to help fix your home? Listen to this first so that you know how to pick the right one & what to really expect about what can change. Magic Mind Link https://magicmind.com/joyshome Code JOYLOVING Connect with Me: Email: joy@joylovinghome.com Newsletter: https://joylovinghome.com Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome

Do you find yourself busy doing anything but what you are supposed to be working on? Try these 3 hacks & see if you can knock out the hard stuff! Membership Open Now https://joylovinghome.com/membership Podcast Community https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity  

Little bit of nostalgia today...thinking back to when we couldn't control time. It was a huge advantage to our parenting and our productivity. Listen and see if you agree! Join the Membership Group as a special Valentine's Gift to yourself! Be on the waitlist to get in  Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Magic Mind Offer Details: https://magicmind.com/JANjoyshome Code: JOYLOVING It's an extra 20% off, which gets your 75% off. This only lasts until Feb. 10th Act Now!!   Connect with me: Email: joy@joylovinghome.com