In this episode, professional organizer Nicole Gabai shares her holistic approach to organization and her unique "halfway book" system for managing information overload. She discusses her journey from a career in TV production to becoming a certified virtual organizing pro and the pivotal moments that led her to pursue organizing as a passion. Nicole emphasizes the power of combining digital and physical methods for efficient organization tailored to your life.

Key Takeaways:

• Adopt a holistic view of the organization that accounts for your physical space, time management, and information flow

• Use Nicole's "halfway book" system with tabbed categories to capture and easily retrieve information as it comes in

• Customize your categories to reflect the different areas of your life and work

• Maintain a hybrid approach, utilizing both digital (phone notes app) and physical (notebook) for flexibility

• Take 15 minutes at the end of each day to review and prepare for the next day

• Give yourself permission for the organizational system to evolve and change as your needs shift

• Find inspiration in art, nature, and surrounding yourself with beauty in everyday life

• Stay consistent, but make your organizational methods work for your unique lifestyle and priorities

Mentioned in This Episode: 

Clairefontaine Wirebound Notebook - https://a.co/d/d2JKPvf

The Art of Organizing Book - https://a.co/d/5cbqnJX

Connect with Nicole:

https://www.instagram.com/nicolegabai 

https://www.b-organized.net

Resources:

• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/
• Simple Shifts Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/tips
• Women Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer