Clutter Free Academy

People-pleasing is exhausting. Like Kathi says, it reminds her of Christmastime when “We’re baking cookies that nobody asked for.” Kathi’s friend, Cheri Gregory and co-author of “You Don’t Have to Try So Hard,” sit down to discuss why saying “sorry” is something women tend to do too much of.

“When you come to realize that you are suppressing your own emotions so that somebody else will not experience negative emotions, that’s not okay,” says Kathi.

• Find out why you are apologizing when you don’t have to.
• Why letting yourself off the hook opens yourself up to the necessary apologies you need to make.
• Learn how to say “Thank You” instead of “I’m Sorry”.
• Know how to find out if you are in fact, a people-pleaser.

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Special thanks to Cheri for joining me this week! Join us next week where we’ll be talking about why we over-perform when we’re feeling like we’re not enough.

Eps. #318: How to Stop People Pleasing (from two former addicts…)

Ruth Chou Simons has come out with a tool for Kathi and fellow clutter-free people that you can start using now. Ruth’s new GraceLaced planner is a 17-month journey into documenting the daily things happening in each season of your life. It’s a time to slow down and enjoy all that God is doing.

*Hear directly from artist and author Ruth Chou Simons.

*Get motivated to start journaling those special moments you can reflect on later.

*Find out the reasons why it’s important to slow down and capture all that God’s doing in your life right now.

I am so excited about today’s podcast and can’t wait to share it with you!

How do you up your creativity? Share your idea over on this post to be entered to win our grand prize sponsored by Harvest House Publishers so you can be creative and stay organized too.

Walk in Grace Through the Seasons

Approach each new day with purpose, led by truth from God’s Word. This 17-month planner from artist and author Ruth Chou Simons will help you organize your days and embrace the changing seasons of your heart. You will find:

• artistically crafted weekly, monthly, and yearly calendars
• ample space each week to keep track of to-dos and focus your intentions
• special pages to note important birthdays or anniversaries each month
• carefully selected, hand-lettered Scripture to encourage your heart
• opportunities to record your prayers and favorite passages

This beautiful planner will help you practice everyday faithfulness and find God’s grace laced through each season of your life.

To purchase your GraceLaced Planner, click here.

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Special thanks to Ruth for joining me this week!

Eps. #317 Perfectly Planned – How to Capture Beauty and Order at the Same Time

BONUS Episode #316b- Organizing Genius: How to be Creative and Organized at the Same Time

If you long to be organized, but also want a space that is cute and cozy, this is the podcast for you. Listen in for all the tips and tricks that will help you create the space you love to live in.

Melissa is the New York Times Best Selling author and super blogger at The Inspired Room. She has dedicated much of her time to making sure that we can live with order and and structure, but still have a house that reflects who you are.

In this info-filled interview, you will learn how to • make the most of the space you have • understanding when to display what you love and when to contain the clutter • stop feeling overwhelmed by your stuff

I’m thrilled to have Melissa on the podcast – so buckle up those kiddos, grab your phone and let’s dive in.

Insider Info Want to be entered to win the Harvest House Simple Organizing Grand Prize pack? Head over to the blog and enter to win! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

Special thanks to Major Mom for joining me this week. Until next time!

Eps: #316: Simple Organizing with Melissa Michaels of the Inspired Room

Tonya has just lived my nightmare; not only did she move, she moved into a smaller house.

You would think that this would have sent her into a corner, rocking back and forth, but not Tonya. As the leader of Clutter Free Academy on Facebook Tonya has learned more than a thing or two about how to do life Clutter Free - including moving all of her earthly possessions.

And now, Tonya and I will share everything we've learned about moving in the midst of getting rid of clutter.

In this info-filled interview, you will learn how to • make decisions about what to bring and what to get rid of • change your attitude about keeping stuff "just in case" • give things away with an attitude of abundance

After the interview, I asked Tonya to share with me her 3 rules for holding a yard sale/giveaway. Here is what Tonya encourages you to state:

1. No Holds: Your objective is to get rid of stuff, not to establish layaway programs.)
2. No Negotiating: This will considerably lessen your stress on the day. Price things to move!
3. No Give-Backs: Once you take it, it's yours. Tonya had her couch returned 3 times because people failed to measure their space or the couch. Eventually, they ended up taking it to the dump - what a waste - especially since the right buyer may have stopped by at some point while the couch was on a field trip.

I’m thrilled to have Tonya back on the show! Join us if you are planning a move, or ever plan on moving - you will thank me!

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Special thanks to Tonya Kybo for joining me this week. Until next time.

Eps. #315: The Clutter Free Move