This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional Organizers

​​Joining me today is my dear friend Amy Revell, host of popular podcast The Art of Decluttering, leads the largest Professional Organizing company in Australia, and is the author of the book Simply Organised (yes, that organised with an S-remember, she’s from Australia!) Amy is happily married to her husband Cal and together they have 2 sons Jesse and Elijah. Back in the summer when we released our series on adult ADHD, Amy reached out and we spoke about her own ADHD adult diagnosis, and how it affects her life as a wife, mom and entrepreneur.I said, “wait” we need to share this with our TOL community! And she graciously obliged🙂.During our conversation we talked about:Her ADHD superpowerWhat parts of her life she outsourcesHow her dad has found a new found role in her family after retirementNavigating Mom-Guilt, Mental Load and all the “things” that keep us up at nightReframing the role of service, jobs and value within your familyYou’re going to love this conversation! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEYour Color Guru 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE” https://yourcolorguru.com/aff/10/JOIN THE COMMUNITY https://simplyborganized.activehosted.com/f/110APPLYING THE ENNEAGRAM WEBINAR https://simplyborganized.com/webinarYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/thisorganizedlifepodcastConnect with Amy: www.theartofdecluttering.com.auFair Play with Eve Rodsky https://simplyborganized.com/2022/09/08/ep-300-fair-play-life-with-eve-rodksy/

Hi friends, Today we’re discussing strategies for better communication around clutter. When we feel overwhelmed by physical things, mental load, or calendar clutter it can often trigger a Clutter Spiral. The 5 phases of the Clutter Spiral include: Anxiety, Frustration, Anger, Resentment, and Shame.The first step in reducing (or ultimately removing) the Clutter Spirals from happening is to write down how clutter makes you feel and what you want your home to feel and look like. To get started you can grab our free worksheet to help you identify how clutter makes you feel. I encourage you to name the desired feeling then work backwards to identify action steps to align reality with your ideal vision.This self-reflection exercise can provide clarity and motivation for decluttering. Clutter is more emotional than physical, so self-knowledge is critical for lasting change.Happy Organizing!XO LaurieLinks Mentioned in this episode: FREE WORKSHEET: Clutter Spiralling & Communication Starters https://simplyborganized.activehosted.com/f/144Green Chef: use code 60organizedlife for 60% off your first order and 20% off your next two months https://www.greenchef.com/60organizedlifeJOIN THE COMMUNITY https://simplyborganized.activehosted.com/f/110APPLYING THE ENNEAGRAM WEBINAR https://simplyborganized.com/webinarYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/thisorganizedlifepodcast

On today’s show I am joined by my friend and fellow professional organizer, Martha Carol Stewart of Chaos Organizing in Baton Rouge. You may remember MC from episode 91 where we talked about Back to School Organizing Strategies, or episode 156 where we talked about Holiday Organizing and Storage, or most recently, episode 346 during our series on Unpacking After a Move.Today we’re talking about 10 of the most common clutter traps and how to avoid them. LaundryMailDishesToysClothesKitchen GadgetsBooksPapersBeauty ProductYour carWe walk through each area and give some simple and practical solutions, so if you find yourself struggling in any of these areas, this episode is for you!I’m also super pumped for the release of MC’s debut book Southern Chaos which is filled with beautiful images and showcases many of the nuanced spaces that are unique to the Southern Home. Grab your copy here!Links Mentioned in This EpisodeGreen Chef: use code 60organizedlife for 60% off your first order and 20% off your next two months: https://www.greenchef.com/60organizedlife Sign up for our Applying the Enneagram Webinar: https://simplyborganized.com/webinar/ Connect with Martha Carol: https://www.chaosorganizing.com/Other ResourcesJoin our email community & stay in the know! https://simplyborganized.activehosted.com/f/110Subscribe to This ORGANIZED Life on YouTubeGrab our Book: Hot Mess A Practical Guide to Getting OrganizedLooking for some of our go-to organizing products: Shop our Faves

Does your clutter start to blend into the background of your home? After a while do you become desensitized to the piles of paper, cluttered counters, or messy closet?If so, you are not alone. This is common with roommates where one person has a higher threshold for what messy or disorganized is. This is where communication is so important. Because one person's definition of organized is different from someone else's.ResourcesJOIN THE COMMUNITY https://simplyborganized.activehosted.com/f/110APPLYING THE ENNEAGRAM WEBINAR https://simplyborganized.com/webinarYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/thisorganizedlifepodcast

Hi Friends!If getting fit is on your list for 2024, this is the episode for you! I’m joined by online fitness expert, Megan Dahlman. You may know Megan from her popular YouTube Channel VigeoFit, and podcast Self-Care Simplified.During our conversation we talked about:How to create a realistic fitness routine that works for you!Debunking the harmful myth that you have to “go all in” to get results3 most common mistakes people make when making health and fitness goalsThe simple daily actions you need to create huge momentum and eliminate the need for perfectionThe ideal amount of time to work out per weekWith the start of a New Year, this episode couldn’t come at a more perfect time! I loved Megan’s approach to health and fitness and our conversation was filled with so many great nuggets of wisdom, you’re definitely going to want to check it out for yourself.XOXO-LaurieLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Connect with Megan: https://www.vigeofit.com/Jumpstart Tips - Free 5-day guide to help jumpstart your healthy habits the sustainable way - www.vigeofit.com/tipsBook Recommendation: Beatriz Williams https://amzn.to/41O4rm6ResourcesStay in the know!Webinar sign up (Applying the Enneagram) https://simplyborganized.com/webinar/Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisORGANIZEDLifePodcastReviews Matter!Our #1 Book: Hot Mess A Practical Guide to Getting OrganizedShop our Faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/simplyborganized

Hi Friends,Today we’re talking about 5 ways to make your home less stressful, from intentional purchase to creating margin, so you can have a restful and relaxing space. Asking for help is a powerful way to reduce clutter and change your space. Start small - little changes lead to big results.Avoid Impulse BuysGive other people jobs (ask for help)Build in MarginPut stuff back where it belongsEdit anything you haven’t touched in a yearLinks mentioned in this episodeEmail opt-in https://simplyborganized.activehosted.com/f/110Applying the Enneagram with Clients Workshop! https://simplyborganized.com/webinarSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thisorganizedlifepodcast

Happy New Year Friends!Joining me today to kick off 2024 is award winning journalist, Paula Faris. You might know her as host of Good Morning America or the View, but what you might not know is that she is founder of CARRY Media™, an organization that advocates for moms in the workforce.She is also a best-selling author of the book "You Don’t Have To CARRY It All: Ditch The Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward” -and host of the podcast The Paula Faris Show. I invited her on the show to talk about life transition, something we all face at one time or another.During our conversation we talked about:Cultural differences when it comes to Mom GuiltRedefining Working MomsCreating CommunityMy biggest take away from this episode is to give yourself permission to lean in or lean out depending on your season of life. I’d love to know your thoughts, feel free to shoot us an email or leave us a comment!XOXO-LaurieLinks Mentioned in This EpisodeWebsite: https://carrymedia.com/You Don’t Have to Carry it All Book https://amzn.to/3v7lWBpWho Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up https://amzn.to/3RIY5RIBook Recommendation: 5 Love Languages https://amzn.to/3RIIXDV

We’re kicking off 2024 talking about one of my favorite topics: Habit Stacking. James Clear talks about Habit Stacking in his best selling book, Atomic Habits. Essentially you take something you are already doing, and add the new desired habit on top of the existing habit. The correlation between time and/or location alerts your brain to trigger the new habit. For example: “Each time I go upstairs, I bring up whatever is in the basket” or “every night after dinner I run the dishwasher.”By building on an existing habit or routine, allows your brain to adopt the new habit easier than if you were to try to create the habit from scratch.If you’re looking to create some healthy habits in 2024 ,I’ve outlined 5 different places for you to use as a jumping off point: Remember to start small and be specific. The key to successful habit stacking is incremental change. 2024 we’re here for ya!XOXO-LaurieLinks Mentioned in this EpisodeAtomic HabitsJoin our Community

Hey Friends!I hope everyone had a great Christmas-and if you don’t celebrate, I hope you had a nice and relaxing day!This is our last episode of 2023 and for this episode, I looked to you, our loyal listeners, to tell us which episodes were your favorite! Back again for round 2 is my friend and podcast producer, Kimberly Hermann in the co-host seat. If you’re new to our show, this is a great place to start!This list was based on which episodes had the most downloads so for everyone who shared our show-a tremendous thank you!Ep 319: Kitchen Organizing with Lisa EckerleEp 330: Am I a Hoarder with Matt PaxtonEp 317: 2023 Goals with Jen HatmakerEp 329 Digital Hygiene with Kate HufnagelEp 349: Slowing Down with Stephanie O’DeaTip of the Week: Clutter vs. DisorganizationTip of the Week: Two Minute RuleTip of the Week: Prioritizing your HealthTip of the Week: Selective MinimalismTip of the Week: Eating an ElephantI loved that this list was made up of both our long episodes and our quick tips-showing that there is something for everyone! We’re excited to continue bringing you great guests, topic and conversations to help keep you motivated.On behalf of myself, and the entire team at This ORGANIZED Life, we wish you a Happy New Year, and we can’t wait to see you in 2024!xoxo-LaurieP.S. We are able to continue to grow because of each and everyone of you coming back week after week and telling your friends and family about our show. If you would like to listen ad free, here’s a link to get started: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252Links Mentioned in this episode:Find your best colors with Color Guru! ​​https://yourcolorguru.com/affiliate/10/

Hi Friends,Today's episode drops on Christmas Morning-so a very Merry Christmas to all of those who celebrate! And for those who do not, I hope you’re able to spend time with your loved ones.I’ve been fortunate that I’ve always been able to take the week between Christmas and New Years as a time to relax, reset, and recharge.It’s a time for me to loosen the reins of routines, and for me that looks like chilling in my pjs, drinking the extra cup of coffee, going for a long meandering walk, or watching a movie during the day.I have a tendency to move into goal setting and planning so it requires a level of intentionality and giving myself permission to take my foot off the gas. and simply be present.My tip for you today is to join me in being present this week. There’s plenty of time to think about what lies ahead for 2024, but for today and the remaining week of 2023, let’s focus on remembering the true meaning of Christmas.Xoxo-LaurieP.S. we want to hear from you! Visit https://simplyborganized.com/contact-us/ to ask us a question, leave a comment, or inquire about working with us!