Organize & Cherish with The Organized Flamingo

105: Avoid the Frustration: Organizing vs. Decluttering vs. Tidying Up


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In this episode of Organized and Productive, soon to be Organize and Cherish, we dive into the differences between organizing, decluttering, and tidying up. These three actions are often used interchangeably, but they each have distinct purposes and processes. We break them down, helping listeners understand when and how to tackle each one to save time, reduce frustration, and make meaningful progress in their spaces.


Listeners will walk away with a clear understanding of how these activities complement one another and practical tips to apply immediately to their own organizing projects.

Find all of the links mentioned in this episode at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/quicklinks



In This Episode, We Talk About
  • The differences between organizing, decluttering, and tidying up, and why understanding them matters.
  • Common pitfalls when tackling organizing projects and how to avoid them.
  • Practical strategies to help you start small and stay efficient in your decluttering, organizing, or tidying journey.

Mentioned in This Episode
  • The Organized Flamingo’s Keep or Toss Decision Tree, available on the Freebie Corner.
  • The 7 Steps of Organizing Methodology (Episode 1 and individual sub-episodes).
  • Tools for organizing, including bins, labels, and timers, to streamline your projects.


The Organized & Productive podcast is brought to you by The Organized Flamingo and hosted by Stephanie Y. Deininger! For those of you who love the thought of organizing & being more productive, but don’t know where to start or constantly up against hurdles that don’t let you advance the way you want to, this podcast is for you!


Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

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