When you're scheduling your day, when you're writing your to-do list, when you're crossing stuff off that list, when you running around like a chicken with your head cut off, are you in fact just being busy? Or are you actually being productive. For today's episode of Life Made Simple, we look at the difference between being busy and being productive. I also offer you a new way to view your time and how you spend it. I then offer you some actionable tips on how to make the shift from being inadvertently too busy to being intentionally productive. Just a little warning: I say the word "priorities" A LOT during the episode... because *spoiler* it's definitely a big factor.   Links Mentioned in this Show:   Free Worksheet: "The Perfect Day Itinerary Worksheet"     (CarlaRaeArneson.com/8download) Or send a text to 44222 with the word PERFECTDAY   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   (CarlaRaeArneson.com/freeguide) Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Episode #8: How to Make a "Perfect Day Itinerary" Episode #11: How Do I Make a "Perfect Week Itinerary"? (Ask CarlaRae)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode205 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae 

#205: Busy vs. Productive (And How To Make The Shift)

Inspiration and motivation to help simplify your home, time, to-dos, health, relationships, and emotional well-being. Since 2001, CarlaRae has been a  Professional Home Organizer and Life Coach helping families and individuals clear the chaos and clutter from their lives. She launched this podcast to help bring even more people the freedom of simplicity. Each episode gives you practical tips and resources that you can implement today to find balance in your everyday life to become happier and healthier once and for all. With no judgment and with complete understanding, CarlaRae will inspire you to let go of everything holding you back in life while focusing on what really matters to you.  She offers plenty of free worksheets, guides, and other amazing resources to help you along the way. The Life Made Simple Podcast is home organizing, time management, personal development, priorities, productivity, motivation, family, relationships, diet and exercise, weightloss coaching, and so much more!

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As you know, right now there is an emerging health crisis that most of us are affected by in some way or another. Life can be so unpredictable. And uncertainty can be stressful. Dwelling over negative circumstances can be productive when we’re trying to solve problems or process emotions. But sometimes our negative thoughts can get the best of us. On today’s episode of Life Made Simple, I give you some ideas on how to overcome negative thinking patterns to regain a sense of peace and joy during stressful times.   Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Free Resources: Free Worksheet: "The Perfect Day Itinerary Worksheet" Or send a text to 44222 with the word PERFECTDAY   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life" Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home" Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode256   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free  to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just  click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson 

#256: Finding Joy In The Midst Of Trying Times

Do you have a huge project on your to-do list that you really want to complete? You’re committed and motivated, yet somehow it never gets done? I’m guessing it never gets done because you continually run into the same roadblock… over and over again. This roadblock, for many people, is time. Do you feel like you just don’t have enough time? Or, you’re overwhelmed with how much time you think it’s going to take? For today’s episode, I give you very specific steps to help you reclaim your time and overcome this common roadblock.   Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Free Resources: Free Worksheet: "The Perfect Day Itinerary Worksheet"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word PERFECTDAY   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life" Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home" Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Episode #8: How To Make A "Perfect Day Itinerary" Episode #11: How Do I Make A "Perfect Week Itinerary"? (Ask CarlaRae) Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode255   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free  to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just  click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson 

#255: How To Reclaim Your Time And Get More Done

In our home, it’s a huge crime to toss practically clean clothes into the laundry basket. But what do you do with worn clothes that aren’t dirty and can be worn again? For most families, “half-clean” clothes tend to pile up on the floor, get tossed on chairs, and wadded up on dressers and nightstands. On today's episode, I give you simple and practical storage solutions for worn clothes that you want to wear again.     Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life" Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home" Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode254   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free  to subscribe to our mailing list. Don’t worry, we promise to keep your email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just  click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   

#254: Where To Put Worn Clothes That You Want To Wear Again

Clutter can be so exhausting... especially when trying to get rid of it. Parting with things that you have an attachment to, for some people (including myself), can be really hard. In our culture we’re encouraged to buy more and do more. We all grew up acquiring things, but most of us were never taught how to let things go. If you truly want less clutter in your home, but you tend to feel a little overwhelmed or resistant to parting with your some of your stuff, it’s important to ask yourself the right questions when you assess each item. On today’s show, I give you 17 (plus) questions to ask yourself when organizing your home. These questions will help you determine what you should keep and what you should part with.     Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life" Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home" Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Episode #15: Do You Have A "Just In Case" Mentality? Episode #10: Can You Have Too Much Of A Good Thing? Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode253   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free  to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just  click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   

#253: Simplify Your Home With These 17 Decluttering Questions To Ask Yourself

The beliefs you have about yourself and the world (which are sometimes subconscious) naturally affect your thoughts… which affect your feelings… which affect your behavior and your actions. So, to put it simply, your deep ingrained beliefs determine what you do each day to accomplish your goals and dreams. On today’s episode, I share with you one very specific belief that can be a total game changer. If you can wrap your brain around it and really embrace it, it will change your perspective on so many things in life. This belief will help you manage your time and it will help you accomplish anything you set out to do. It’s a very simple concept that will help override another negative belief that we all have about certain things in life. Keep in mind this episode is the Part 2 of Episode #250, so definitely listen to that one first.     Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Episode #250: What Really Determines Your Happiness & Success Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode252   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free  to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   

#205: Busy vs. Productive (And How To Make The Shift)

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