An Uncluttered Life

This episode explores how to create a more organized, peaceful, and manageable home and life through practical, step-by-step strategies.

Karin E. Fried shares why getting organized is about more than simply decluttering or putting things away. Lasting organization comes from understanding your goals, creating systems that work for your lifestyle, managing your time effectively, and developing habits that help you maintainthe changes you make.

In this episode, Karin introduces her new six-week virtual workshop, "Organize Your Home & Life: A Step-by-Step Guide to a More Organized You." She discusses the importance of planning before organizing, making confidentdecisions about what stays and what goes, creating functional systems throughout your home, improving time management, and taking control of paperwork and important documents.

Listeners will learn why feeling overwhelmed is so common, why organization does not come naturally to everyone, and how small, consistent steps can lead to lasting change. Karin also explains how practical tools—including more than 20 checklists, worksheets, and handouts—can help guide you through the organizing process.

Whether you are struggling with clutter, feeling overwhelmed by your schedule, or simply looking for ways to make your home and life work better, this episode offers encouragement, strategies, and realistic solutions you canbegin using right away.

About Karin E. Fried, CPC, EMT-B, CTACC

Karin E. Fried is a Professional Organizer, Productivity Consultant, and Advanced Hoarding Specialist, and the owner of Organizational Consulting Services. With more than 20 years of experience, Karin has helped individuals and families create more organized, functional, and manageablelives.

Karin teaches a variety of classes, seminars, and workshops onorganization, productivity, and chronic disorganization, including the 16-week "Buried in Treasures" program for individuals experiencing chronic disorganization and hoarding challenges, as well as the eight-week condensedprogram, "Getting Unburied and Moving Forward."

She also leads ongoing coaching groups for participants who have completed her programs, providing continued support and accountability as they work toward maintaining the changes they have made.

Karin's workshops have included participants from around the world, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and many other locations. Her international reach reflects how widespread the challengesof clutter, disorganization, and overwhelm are - and how many people are searching for practical strategies and support.

In addition to teaching, Karin works with clients individually through onsite and virtual organizing services, helping people throughout the world create systems that fit their unique needs and lifestyles.

For more information about Karin's workshops, seminars, and organizing services, visit:

www.organizationalconsultingservices.com

For information about classes, seminars, or workshops, email:

[email protected]

or call:

(440) 666-9326

This episode explores the many issues of overwhelm and stress associated with clutter, chronic disorganization and hoarding. It’s not about “the stuff” – but what it represents. It’s about emotional attachments. You can learn to let go – with the support of a nonjudgemental group that will teach you new ways to live.

The "Buried in Treasures" (BIT) class was designed bythe leading experts in the country. Drs. Tolin, Frost and Steketee.

Karin E. Fried, CPC, EMT-B, CTACC - Professional Organizer &Productivity Consultant and Advanced Hoarding Specialist - owner of Organizational Consulting Services, has been teaching the  16-week "Buried in Treasures" class for over nine (9) years and was the first people to teach the class virtually. She also teaches an 8-week condensed version of the class – called “Getting Unburied and Moving Forward”.

Karin’s class have included people from the UK, Australia, British Columbia, Toronto, Mexico, Puerto Rico and more!  They are truly international – which shows you how widespread the problem is and how people are searching worldwide for something that can help them dig themselves out of their cluttered lives.

Karin also works with clients individually - onsite or virtually – all over the world.

Learn more about the class and how it can help people with chronic disorganization and hoarding issues start on their way to a less cluttered life!

www.organizationalconsultingservices.com

For more information on the class email : [email protected]  or call (440) 666 - 9326

This episode explores the many issues of clutter, chronic disorganization and hoarding. It’s not about “the stuff” – but what it represents. If you are ready to start making changes to your life - you can "Get Unburied and Move Forward". People are looking for help and support. Take that first step and reach out!

Karin E. Fried, CPC, EMT-B, CTACC - Professional Organizer &

Karin’s class have included people from the UK, Australia, British

Karin also works with clients onsite or virtually – all over the world.

Learn more about the class and how it can help people with chronic disorganization and hoarding issues start on their way to a less cluttered life!

www.organizationalconsultingservices.com

For more information on the class email : [email protected]   or call (440) 666 - 9326

This episode explores the complexities of over-acquiring, shopping and not being able to let go. Chronic disorganization and hoarding issues are complex. They affect not only the person with the problem – but family and friends. It’s not about “the

Karin E. Fried, CPC, EMT-B, CTACC - Professional Organizer / Productivity Consultant and Advanced Hoarding Specialist. She is the owner of Organizational Consulting Services and has been teaching the "Buried in Treasures" class for over seven (7) years. She was one of the first people to teach the class virtually (way before the Pandemic!).

The class has included people from the UK, Australia, British Columbia, Toronto, Mexico, Puerto Rico and more! It’s truly international – which shows you how widespread the problem

Learn more about the class and how it can help people with chronic disorganization and hoarding issues start on their way to a less cluttered life!

Karin also works with clients in-person or virtually all over the world.

www.organizationalconsultingservices.com

For more information

email: [email protected]  or call (440) 666 - 9326

This episode tells you about one of the options that can help people with chronic disorganization and hoarding issues. The "Buried in Treasures" class was designed by the leading experts in the country. Drs. Tolin, Frost and Steketee.

Karin E. Fried, CPC, EMT-B, CTACC - Professional Organizer and Advanced Hoarding Specialist - owner of Organizational Consulting Services, has been teaching the "Buried in Treasures" class for over six (6) years and was one of the first people to teach the class virtually (way before the Pandemic!).

Learn more about the class and how it can help people with hoarding issues start on their way to a less cluttered life!

www.organizationalconsultingservices.com

For more information on the class email : [email protected]   or call (440) 666 - 9326

Hoarding is a complex issue and an isolating condition. It is often misunderstood and not often talked about. In this episode you will learn what hoarding is and how it affects not only the individual but also their family and the community. We will also talk about some of the things that can be helpful in starting the person with hoarding issues on a path to success.

The “Buried in Treasures” work group addresses hoarding behavior. It is not just about clutter. The group is a way for people with chronic disorganization and hoarding behavior to learn new skills, overcome challenges, increase motivation, reduce acquiring, learn how to prioritize and celebrate their choices.

For more information about hoarding or the "Buried in Treasures" group - please visit our website: www.organizationalconsultinngservices.com or email:    [email protected]

Disorganization has a price. Not only monetarily but also in time and the stress it puts on you. Find out how disorganization can affect your life and a few tips to start on your way to a more organized and clutter free life.

from Organizational Consulting Services - www.organizationalconsultingservices.com

For questions on any organizing issues please email us at [email protected]

Remember:  "Less Clutter = Less Stress(sm)" in your Home, your Business and your Life

This is the introduction to "An Uncluttered Life" - where we introduce what clutter is and various types of clutter. You too can live "An Uncluttered Life" with "Less Stress". In future Podcasts we will be talking about how to declutter and organize your home and your life - with a step by step instructions. We will also talk about the complexities of hoarding issues and various options for changing your hoarding behavior.

And we will talk about uncluttering your life of negative people and the importance of self-care in our life.

Email me with any questions and I will try to answer them in upcoming Podcasts.  [email protected]