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

Hi Friends! Today is the last day of 2020 and our final episode of the year. Congratulations for persevering through unforeseeable trials and tribulations–you made it!There’s no denying that 2020 was filled with loss and change-whether personal, professional, financial, or social; we each have a story, battle-scars, and experiences to pull from as we enter a new year.  We’ve had to redefine priorities, reinvent ourselves, our businesses, relationships, and how we “do life.”My guest day is no stranger to any of it.  Joining me on TOL is Alexandria Maria. Alexandria is an Empowerment Coach & Business Mentor for aspiring entrepreneurs. Her mission is to help women make their dream life a reality. She aims to help women move from feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and lost to feeling aligned, motivated, and driven by a clear vision. Having always followed the “rules of life”, Alexandria was thriving on the outside but on the inside, she was fighting a battle with anxiety which ultimately resulted in a breakdown. Her breakdown actually became her breakthrough, as she realized that her depression was a sign of how unhappy she was with the life she had created. She ripped up the rule book, left her corporate job, and decided to create her own path. One that would inspire and empower other women to do the same. Today she pulls back the curtain and shares her story with us.During our conversation we talked about:How COVID made us reassess what is important in life.How to uncover your life purpose.How to move through fear when it comes to quitting your 9-5 job.Lockdown has made you question your life- now what?Moving from depressed to thriving.How to manifest your dream life.Personal practices to help you thrive.Alexandria also shares her story of relocating from London to Mexico in the middle of a pandemic!  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. I was inspired by her transparency, tenacity, and overall outlook on life.It’s my wish that as we leave 2020 behind us and look ahead to 2021 that you are able to take some nuggets of wisdom from my conversations with Alexandria and apply them to your life.God Bless and I will see you in 2021!xo - Laurie Connect with AlexandriaWEBSITE | INSTAGRAMPlease support us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!Struggling with Clutter?Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! Today we are taking a walk down memory lane as we recap our most popular episodes of 2020.  We looked at which ones were the most popular from you based on downloads, and which were my personal favorites. One thing is for certain, we’ve had some incredible guests this year on TOL, and I’m not going to lie, it was hard for me to choose my top five.As I sat down and listened to hours of content, what I found super interesting was that the one common theme that kept recurring from our guests is something that I have been talking about for years: clutter and disorganization isn’t limited to what you see on the outside, it’s how you feel on the inside.Whether you are riddled with guilt, overwhelmed with fear, or struggling with procrastination, getting to the root of your clutter gives you freedom. This list runs the spectrum of topics, and includes guests from Boomers to Millennials. If you haven’t already listened to these, I encourage you to go back and check them out.  If you have already listened, I invite you to refresh your memory by re-listening. I know that I picked up some additional nuggets of wisdom the second time around!Top 5 episodes of 2020     1. Ep 162: Decluttering Hacks for 2020     2. Ep 163: How to Choose Your Ideal Wardrobe with Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney     3. Ep 164: Creating a to-don’t list     4. Ep 180: Clutter Clinic Quarantine!     5. Ep 161: Financial Freedom with Rose LounsburyMy fav episodes of 2020     1. Ep 198:  Dispelling Men Myths with Josh Levs     2. Ep 182: Streamline your Inbox with Claire Giovino      3. Ep 176: Clutter, Covid & Mindfulness with Kristen Manieri     4. Ep 167: Emergency Planning with Karen Purze      5. *Tie: Ep 204:  Enneagram 4’s with Ian Morgan Cron & Ep 209: Enneagram 9’s with Marissa OrrI am excited for 2021, and bringing you more great guests, content and inspiration so you feel empowered to live a less cluttered and more organized life. Thank you for showing up each week. I am grateful you choose to share your time with me.xo - Laurie Please support us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!Struggling with Clutter?Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! Every year we put together a holiday gift guide to make your shopping a little easier.  Despite 2020 turning the world upside down, we were determined to find some great clutter-free options for you and the family!  Joining me today is SBO Partner, Melynda Weiland. Melynda is the founder of Order to Everything in Austin, TX. Together we scoured the internet to find a variety of gifts that won’t add to the clutter or break the bank!  We broke our gift guide down into 8 categories: CandlesBath and BodyGamesFood & BeverageWorkoutExperiences Personalized Giftsand my personal favorite, Gifts that Give BackAlthough many of these items are physical in nature, they made the list because they are something to use, wear or play-without taking up much space.In years past, experiences like concerts, sporting events and theater tickets topped the list, however given our current climate, we opted to bring the fun experiences inside our homes.Every company on our list was hand selected by either Melynda or me. We were not compensated in any way, either with product or monetary to endorse any of these (although we personally use many of them!)I encourage you to listen to the entire episode to see why each of these made the list.(Links to each company are at the bottom of the show notes.) Quick side note, I did my best to support small online businesses, local retailers, and artisans this year rather than big box stores. As you shop this list, please consider making your purchases from your local toy stores, boutiques, and family owned businesses who are struggling to stay afloat during our economic shut downs.xo - LaurieConnect with MelyndaWEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAMJOIN THE ORGANIZING LABLinks Mentioned in this Episode By CategoryGifts that Give Back:Heifer International: (helping third world farmers build businesses and a sustainable living)Charity Water : (bringing clean drinking water to third world countries)Compassion International: (sponsor a child in need across the world)Candles:Homesick: (state scented candles; home, self-care)Light & Bark Candle Co (formerly the Dog Candle Company)Bath & Body:Dermstore (him, her, self-care)Briogio hair : (woman owned, multi-racial self-care)Carols Daughter:  (Love the butter body balm) Milk + Honey: (milk bath, body oils, aromatherapy, all organic and great packaging!) Games: Bananagrams (my family’s personal favorite!) Relative Insanity (created by Jeff Foxworthy and played on Jimmy Fallon),Scratch art box of rainbow mini notes (melissa & doug)Food/Bev:Wine tasting set: Wine.com (him, her)Nakedwines.com: (good on budget, also has a fun quiz!)Truffle Hunter Gift Set: (great for the foodie!)Fire Dept Coffee: (supporting firefighters)Grounds & Hounds Coffee: (every cup helps a pup!)Mistobox.com: (Personalized coffee subscription box)Bluebottlecoffee.com (Coffee subscription box with fun packaging!)Goldbelly.com – (bring some comforts of home to wherever you are!)Williamsonoma.com (luxury charcuterie boards and more!)Workout:Lululemon Yoga Mat: (for all of your home workouts! I have one and love it!) Experiences/Subscriptions:Audible: (for the reader who likes to listen to books)Patreon: (support your favorite podcasters)Craftsy: (for the crafter in your life)Spafinder.com: spa services in your local areaPeloton App Subscription:  (Choose from hundreds of classes-you don’t need the bike to get the workout app!)Personalized Gifts:Shutterfly.com: (custom photo books, calendars and keepsakes)Mixbook.com: (photo books, calendars, fun designs, fully customizable)Legacybox.com (photo and media transfer service-one of Melynda’s Favorites!)Create my Cookbook: Homemade Family Recipe bookZazzle: Homemade Custom Family Recipe book (I made one here!)Other Promo Codes Exclusive For The TOL Community!STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOXDONE | 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE” Please support us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! Today we are wrapping up our series on Clutter & The Enneagram with Enneagram 9, Marissa Orr.  You may remember Marissa from episode 191 where we talked about her book Lean Out, The Truth About Women, Power & The Workplace.A lot of what Marissa talks about in her book has to do with personality styles, so I invited her back on TOL to talk about the influence on her Enneagram type to her life both in the workplace, and as a mom.  Nines are known as The Peacemakers, and truth be told, some of my favorite people on this planet identify as an Enneagram 9.Below are a few things that we talked about during our conversation:The difference between merging and martyringWhy 9s avoid controversy and despise conflictThe importance of alone time for 9sWhy procrastination is real.The role of decision fatigueMarissa shares how her “nine behavior” traces back to childhood. As someone who parents a nine, I would have paid a million dollars to have this wisdom when my daughter was small. I cannot think of a better guest to wrap up this series. If you haven’t listened to the other episodes, I encourage you to head back and check them out.  It’s so fascinating to see how each of the different types relates to clutter.Make sure to check out the links below for all of the resources we discussed in the episode.If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE to connect!xo - Laurie Connect with MarissaWEBSITE | MEDIUM | INSTAGRALinks Mentioned in this EpisodeEP 191 | THE SIX PILLARS OF SELF ESTEEM | THE UNTETHERED SOULOther Promo Codes Exclusive For The TOL Community!STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOXDONE | 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE” Please support us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! Today on TOL I sat down with fellow Enneagram 8, Abi Robins. Abi is a trained Enneagram Teacher & Yoga Therapist in Austin, TX. Abi is the author of the book, The Conscious Enneagram. I invited Abi on the show to talk about all things Enneagram 8-otherwise known as The Challenger. Of all 9 types, Eights are one of the most misunderstood numbers on the Enneagram. We can be seen as bossy, intimidating, or b*&chy when in reality, a healthy 8 is a leader, crusader for social justice, and champion of the underdog.During our conversation Abi shares what it’s like to be Queer & Non-Binary as an Enneagram 8, the value of authenticity as eight, and the role of intensity within the eights.Abi talks about their first introduction to the Enneagram, how quickly it took to identify their type, and how they have incorporated Enneagram wisdom into their teachings.Although Abi and I are both 8’s on the Enneagram and have many similarities, I found it fascinating to see the differences in our sub-types (Abi is a one-one dominant and I am a social eight).I loved learning from another Enneagram Eight on how they view the world. If you’ve ever talked to someone who is the same type as you, it’s an immediate reminder that you are not alone or crazy in how you see the world!Make sure to check out the links below to connect with all things Abi.xo - LaurieP.S. If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE to connect!Connect with AbiWEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TWITTER Links Mentioned in this EpisodeCONSCIOUS ENNEAGRAM BOOK  Other Promo Codes Exclusive For The TOL Community!STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOXDONE | 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”  Please support us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! Today I am joined by Enneagram 7, Sarajane Case. Sarajane is an author, speaker, podcaster, and now YouTuber based out of Asheville, NC. With an Instagram account (@enneagramandcoffee) of over half a million followers, a podcast that regularly stays at the top of the charts, and a book: The Honest Enneagram, Sarajane is a rising leader in the self-help industry.I invited Sarajane on This ORGANIZED Life, to talk about life as an Enneagram 7- otherwise known as The Enthusiast.During our conversation, we talk about:● How she reframes even the most mundane tasks into something fun (have you ever heard of housecleaning rummy?)● When she learned about the Enneagram● Why Sevens like having options● Which of the 5 clutter pitfalls resonates most with herSarajane talks about her book, The Honest Enneagram, and the role of compassion when understanding yourself and others.Sarajane shares specific strategies that keep her organized and offers some advice for people who love a Seven to better understand them.I loved this insightful and honest conversation and hope it provides some additional insight and perspective into life through the lens of the Enneagram Seven.Next week we’ll be back with a very special Enneagram Eight! In the meantime, make sure to check out the links below to connect with Sarajane.xo - LaurieP.S. If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE to connect!Connect with SarajaneWEBSITE | PODCAST | BOOKConnect With Sarajane On Instagram@enneagramandcoffee@sarajanecase@yourcoffeeathome Other Promo Codes Exclusive For The TOL Community!STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOXDONE | 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”  Please support us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! Today I am joined by Enneagram 6, Leslie Bley. Leslie is a therapist, and founder of Your Enneagram Consultant where she incorporates Enneagram teaching into private practice with her clients. Leslie lives in Austin with her husband and their (almost) 10-year-old twin boys.I invited Leslie to come on TOL to shed some light into the world of Enneagram sixes, otherwise known as “The Loyalists.” Sixes are in the thinking triad, and their unconscious motivation is fear: think about the “worst-case scenario” people in your life.When Leslie and I sit down we talk about:● Her introduction to the Enneagram● How she has incorporated Enneagram wisdom into her private practice● The role that being “present-focused” plays into her relationship with clutter● Why having an outer accountability partner is important for sixes when it comes to decision making● What specific strategies she uses to help her live a more organized life.Plus, Leslie shares some nuggets of wisdom for anyone who loves a six on how to communicate with them without becoming dismissive.I could have chatted with Leslie for hours! I hope this episode gives you some insight into life through the lens of an Enneagram 6. If you are still unsure of what Enneagram Type you are, I highly recommend picking up a copy of The Road Back to You.xo - LaurieP.S. If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE to connect!Connect with LeslieWEBSITE | FACEBOOK Other Promo Codes Exclusive For The TOL Community!STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOXDONE | 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE” Please support us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!Struggling with Clutter?Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi FriendsI hope you are enjoying our series on Clutter & The Ennenagram. If you are just joining us, I encourage you to go back and listen to the other guests in this series, including author of the best selling book: The Road Back to You, Ian Morgan Cron.Today sit down with Enneagram 5, Elizabeth Evans. I don’t have a lot of 5’s in my life, but as an Enneagram 8, I do share a line with them, so I was excited to chat with Elizabeth about life through her lens.Elizabeth is an entrepreneur and founder of Elizabeth Evans Marketing Studio-where she helps people amplify their story through the world of podcasting (my fav!) Her background is as a business analyst (which seems very much in line with Enneagram 5). I invited Elizabeth on my show to share her story and talk about how organization and clutter fits into her world.During our conversation we discuss:● The superpowers of fives● The difference between strategy and discipline● Growth opportunities for fives● How being thinking dominant and doing repressed can impact productivity● The role of mental clutter in her world● How her analytical skills contribute to her success in life and business.Whether you identify as an Enneagram 5 or love someone who is a five, this episode is filled with great information!Check out the links below to connect with Elizabeth.xo - Laurie P.S. If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE to connect!Connect with ElizabethWEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAMOther Promo Codes Exclusive For The TOL Community!STREAMLINE YOUR INBOX WITH INBOXDONE | 10% OFF YOUR COLOR GURU WITH CODE “ORGANIZEDLIFE”Please support us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!Struggling with Clutter?Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls. Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi FriendsToday we are continuing with our series on Clutter & The Enneagram through the lens of the Enneagram 4, otherwise known as The Romantic. My guest is bestselling author and Enneagram 4, Ian Morgan Cron whose books include the national bestseller, The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery (my go-to book for anyone looking to learn about the Enneagram). Ian is also a psychotherapist, speaker, and host of the popular podcast, Typology. He recently released a new course called True You: A Deeper Exploration of Your Enneagram Type.During our conversation Ian shares his personal journey into the world of the Enneagram and its impact on his relationships both personally and professionally.We talked about the role of Emotional Clutter in the world of a four, and why having accountability partners can play a pivotal role in helping fours stay organized.We did a deep dive into:○ Whether certain numbers have predispositions to different types of clutter○ Why is it important to understand the enneagram as a whole, rather than just knowing your type○ How being a four has helped him live a more organized life○ How being a four has made it more challenging to stay organizedBefore leaving, I asked Ian to share some words of wisdom for his fellow enneagram fours (or for people who love a four) to better understand them.I hold a special place in my heart for the fours (many of you know that I parent a four,), and cannot think of a better guest to have on TOL to talk about the complicated, unique and introspective Enneagram fours, than Ian Morgan Cron. After listening, head on over to our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life Podcast and share your thoughts-I’d love to hear from you.If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE to connect!Connect with IanWEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAMLinks Mentioned in this EpisodeTHE ROAD BACK TO YOU | TYPOLOGY PODCAST | TRUE YOU COURSE | iEQ9Please support us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!REVIEW. Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!Struggling with Clutter?Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST

Hi Friends! Are you enjoying our series on Clutter and the Enneagram? Today’s guest is Enneagram 3, Abbey Howe. You may know Abbey from YouTube or Instagram as EnneagramAbbey. Her YouTube channel has over 1 million views, and all you have to do is watch one of her videos to know why!In true Enneagram three form, she is funny & relatable. During our conversation, Abbey talks about how she manages Physical, Emotional, and Calendar clutter in all her “three-ness.” We also talk about some strategies that have helped her live an organized life.Josh is an Enneagram three, so you know that they hold a special place in my heart! If you are a three, or love a three-this episode is for you!After listening, head on over to our Facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life Podcast, and let me know what you think!Make sure to tune in next week to hear my conversation with Enneagram 4, Ian Morgan Cron, host of the Typology Podcast and Author of The Road Back to YouConnect with Abbey!YOUTUBE | INSTAGRAM   XOXO-  Laurie  P.S. If you’d like to learn more about the work I am doing with Enneagram & Clutter click HERE.  Please support us!SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week!REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show!Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz!Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back.Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold.Connect with AbbeyYOUTUBE | INSTAGRAMConnect with MeWEBSITE | FB | IG | PINTEREST