Piles are the enemy's favorite weapon. (Is that too dramatic? It is. But let's go with it.)

The enemy: Stress caused by a cluttered, messy home.

Piles are a sneaky weapon because they're the bad guy *undercover.*

Most piles start out with good intention. We think the piles are on our side.

Like items are set aside together: Organization!

We're keeping some of the chaos contained: Control!

...but the next thing we know, the piles reveal their true selves and emerge as the biggest battle yet.

(Okay wow this still feels really dark. I'm reading Iron Flame right now, so my mind is 100% dragon wars. STAY WITH ME.)

Listen, piles happen. We're human.

Whether they're random doom piles of items we didn't feel like dealing with, or mail piles in need of sorting or filing, you CAN ditch the habit.

Today's episode walks you through practical tips, mindset shifts, and routines that will help you DEFEAT THE ENEMY.

(Lolzz but for real, anyone else reading Fourth Wing or Iron Flame? Isn't Tairn hilarious? NO SPOILERS)

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