Happy New Year, and welcome back to Room by Room: The Home Organization Science Insights Podcast. Today, we're delving into the heart of home maintenance and the transformative power of routine with Dara Zycherman. Buckle up as your host, Gabriella Joustra, takes you on a journey to unravel the secrets of a well-kept home and a clutter-free life.

Dara Zycherman is a minimalist lifestyle coach, professional organizer, and TEDx speaker on a mission to inspire a million minimalists. She launched Less Equals More in 2015, encouraging her clients to work from a deeper level of understanding through the process of downsizing and simplifying. She incorporates components of sustainability, personal finance, and mindfulness into her client work and education.

On the show, Dara shares invaluable insights on the synergy between home maintenance and the power of routine. Emphasizing the simplicity of the process, she advocates for starting the year armed with a physical calendar, mapping out essential tasks without overwhelming daily or weekly schedules. Dara's advice? Stick to easy tidying rather than complex projects. Furthermore, she urges listeners to identify routines that resonate personally, dismissing the need for rigid rules. Say goodbye to obligatory morning tidying and embrace what works uniquely for you. Join us as we unlock the secrets to a more organized, stress-free home and a life filled with purpose.

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