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

Hey Friends,Today's Tip of the Week- take a break..from social media. Before thoughts of FOMO set in, I’m not suggesting a permanent break, think of this more of a reset.Freeing up even 30 minutes per day allows you to be intentional in other areas of your life. I suggest having a specific “thing” to replace your scrolling. Whether reading, going for a walk, going to the gym, or dare I say it…organizing a space. A social media detox allows you to create space for personal growth and self-reflection. Switching the focus from looking at what others are doing, to what you are doing has lasting effects.Key Takeaways:• Social media can be a time-consuming distraction• Screen reports provide insight into social media usage patterns• Setting parameters for social media use can improve productivity and enhance the quality of life• Mindful social media use can improve mental health and wellbeing• Social media usage habits can be shaped and changed with discipline and intentionalityException: Using social media for business or activism is not the same as mindless scrolling

Hi Friends,Joining me today is Tracy McCubbin, founder of dClutterfly. Not only has she been in the organizing space for almost 2 decades, she is also the author of several books, including her latest book "Make Space for Happiness. How to stop attracting clutter and start magnetizing the life you want." I invited Tracy on the show to discuss the correlation between clutter and our buying habits.During our conversation Tracy walks us through 7 clutter magnets that make us unable to let go of possessions that we don’t want, use, or love in order to make real change. True Connection - The human connection we get when shopping feels like it’s filling that void. While we may be engaging with others, the retail transaction isn’t a substitute for the true connections we all need.Self-Confidence - Self-confidence is a muscle that we all have the capability to build, and it starts by believing that we all bring an individual spark to the world—a flavor that is uniquely us. When we need a boost of self-confidence, we need to focus on all the things we can do for ourselves.Free Time - All the gadgets we purchase to ‘save time’ are actually standing in the way of what we really want to be doing.Big Love - Everyone wants to feel loved. Yet for some people, it’s easier to attract piles of stand-ins than the feeling itself. DON’T COLLECT—CONNECT!Self-Respect - The knowledge that we bring unique attributes into the room, even without any status symbols to telegraph them.Real Purpose - Nothing gives us more sense of Real Purpose than being of service or sharing our knowledge, kindness, and time to make someone else’s life better. Magnetize this feeling instead of a closet full of office supplies.Lasting Wisdom - We often feel the need to keep evidence of our beliefs in case they’re challenged. Newspapers, magazines, and books we’ve read can take up entire rooms because we feel if something is discarded, it could be forgotten.My hope is that throughout this conversation you will begin to think about your own buying habits and how you can make lasting change in your life where you need it most.BONUS ALERT! *We are also doing a giveaway for Tracy’s book! To Enter: go to apple podcast, leave us a review then take a screenshot and tag @thisorganizedlifepodcast and @dclutterfly on IG. The first 3 entries will receive a copy of Tracy’s new book in the mail!Special thanks to today’s sponsor DeniseAlbright: use code SIMPLY30 at checkout to receive 30% off your entire order!CONNECT WITH TRACY: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOKOTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MATT PAXTON EPISODE: “AM I A HOARDER?”TRACY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: THE TOOLS by Phil Stutz LOVE PAMELA, A MEMOIR OF PROSE, POETRY AND TRUTH

Hey Friends,Ever feel like your clutter is too overwhelming to manage all at once? Quick Tip: Tackle clutter in small steps. Write down clutter points and prioritize them based on the biggest pain point and the biggest impact. Start small to build momentum using the four pile method: keep, donate, recycle, relocate. Document your progress with pictures to inspire your further decluttering projects. Key Takeaways:Clutter accumulates over time and requires a process to declutter.Write down clutter points and prioritize based on the biggest pain point and impact.Start small with the four pile method to build momentum.Document progress with pictures to maintain inspiration for further decluttering.Share with a friend if you liked this episde! Don't Forget to Leave Us a ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ REVIEW!

Hi Friends,Joining me is Rebekah Anne Perkins. Rebekah is the host of Coffee, Conversation and Coaching Podcast. I had the pleasure of being a guest on her show, and we got to talking about why we feel the need to take on so much. Listen to our conversation here I wanted to continue the conversation on TOL, which is exactly what we did! During our conversation we talked about:Why people feel cluttered in their livesHow we use busy-ness as a form of avoidanceThe role that People Pleasing, Self-Worth, and FOMO play into how we spend our timeRebekah shares some strategies that you can use to begin to reimagine the life you want.Starting with asking yourself questions like:“What does my ideal day look like?”“What thoughts come to mind when I think about it?”“What does Contentment look like?”“What defines ENOUGH?”Rebekah also shared the changes she has recently gone through getting married at 39 after living the majority of her adult life alone. How did merging households impact her own organizing standards and routines?There was so much great content in this episode, make sure to share it with a friend!Special thanks to our sponsors for today’s episode:EveryPlate: visit https://get.everyplate.com/podcast use code TOL149 to get started for just $1.49 per mealKiwiCo: get 50% your first order plus free shipping by visiting:https://www.kiwico.com/TOLDeniseAlbright: use code SIMPLY30 at checkout to receive 30% off your entire orderCONNECT WITH REBEKAH ANNEWEBSITE | INSTAGRAMREBEKAH’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONREST: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less

Today’s Quick tip is about creating a monthly budget and its importance in being intentional with finances. In this short episode, you will learn the benefits of budgeting: Taking control of your finances, making healthier decisions, and decluttering emotional buying. There are also some tips on being financially literate.

Hi Friends,Joining me today is Tina Wells. I invited her on the show to talk about Her new book, The Elevation Approach; which she wrote after experiencing burnout. As you can see from Tina’s impressive accomplishments you can begin to understand why she needed to create a better sense of harmony in her life.✅Named Essence’s 40 Under 40✅Author of over 20 books✅Academic Director for Wharton’s Leadership in the Business World Program at U of Penn✅Founder of Buzz Marketing Group, an agency she founded at age 16 with clients like Dell, The Oprah Winfrey Network, Kroger, Apple, P+G, J & J, and American Eagle….to name a few.During our conversation we talked about:What burnout looks like in American culture.How decluttering is one of the first principles she talks about in her bookWhy burnout is not limited to the workplaceThe impact of burnout on the “sandwich generation”How to begin to re-think accomplishments and successTina walks us through her four-phase plan: Preparation, Inspiration, Recreation, and Transformation, and shares actionable strategies that apply universally regardless of the season of life you are in.Special thanks to our sponsor for this weeks episode, Denise Albright who has a suite of products designed to help make organizing fun and functional! Visit denisealbright.com and enter code SIMPLY30 to receive 30% off your entire order! XOXO-LaurieCONNECT WITH TINAWEBSITE | INSTAGRAMTINA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:GOOD TO GREATEVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE

Hi Friends, on this week’s tip of the week, we'll be diving into the difference between clutter and disorganization and how to effectively address each one. We discuss:-What is clutter?-What is Disorganization?-How to Identify the differences between themPlus learn tips for tackling your clutter and disorganization in different areas of your life. Don't forget to tune in to our next episode, where we'll be discussing work-life harmony with Tina Wells!

Hi Friends, If you are feeling overwhelmed, want to feel healthier, look better, but may not have a lot of time or money, I encourage you to listen to this episode! Joining me today is Kate Cherichello, host of Be the Good with Kate-a weekly podcast where guests share their journey to finding their passion and helping others along the way. In addition to her podcast, Kate is a NYC performer and certified fitness professional where she trains and coaches individuals in person and online. I invited her on our show to talk about incorporating fitness into a busy lifestyle.During our conversation, Kate and I discuss:The power of consistencyThe impact of removing the word “only” from your vocabularyHow our relationship with fitness evolves and changes over timeI vividly remember being a busy mom with younger kids trying to navigate motherhood, career and a household. During those years, the first thing that I abandoned was working out. Looking back now, I wish I had a different perspective on what fitness looked like and how I could fit it into my life. If you know someone who could find value in our conversation, please share this episode with them-they’ll be glad you did!Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Denise Albright Studios-a suite of organizing tools for parents and kids. Get 30% off your entire order with SIMPLY30 used at checkout on denisealbright.com XOXO-LaurieCONNECT WITH KATE WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PODCASTKATE’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION How to Win Friends and Influence People

My tip of the week for you is to go through the important people in your life and just add their birthdays into their contact information.Adding birthdays is a great way to automate part of your busy life, you can then set a reminder to send a happy birthday on their special day!If you liked this episode share with a friend!

Hey Friends,Today I’m joined by our Rhode Island SBO Partner, and fellow Professional Organizer Kate Bosch. Some of you may remember Kate from Episode 298 where she shared her journey to becoming a Professional Organizer. I invited her back on the show to talk about a topic that we have been working on behind the scenes. It’s something that is meaningful to most of us, but that we don’t often take the time to articulate–our CORE VALUES.“Your core values are the drivers that shape what’s most important to you.”During our conversation, Kate shares her core values, what she calls her 5C’s, and how she applies each of these to the physical stuff you have in your home and how you spend your time.ConnectionCreativityCompetenceConfidenceContentmentWe talked about the process she used to come up with her list, and the steps you can take to create your own list of core values.I always say that your home should reflect who you are, and what’s most important to you. If you’re feeling a disconnect between what your space looks like and who you want to be, this is a great place to start.My friend Sarah Dalton created a great free download to help you get started, which we’ve included in the links below.XOXO-LaurieCONNECT WITH KATEWEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAMCORE VALUES WORKSHEETKATE’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:The Number One Ladies Detective Agency SeriesBible in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz