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"A simple life is not seeing how little we can get by with—that's poverty—but how efficiently we can put first things first. . . . When you're clear about your purpose and your priorities, you can painlessly discard whatever does not support these, whether it's clutter in your cabinets or commitments on your calendar. (148)" ― Victoria Moran, Lit From Within: Tending Your Soul For Lifelong Beauty

Interview with Marie Jackson

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"I created Organized Marie to help women live an organized life. I'm a full-time working mom that knows first hand the struggles to stay organized.

I've been organizing since I was a kid. If I saw a space that wasn't organized, I'd organize it almost immediately even if it wasn't my home.

Growing up, school was a huge struggle for me. I had a learning disability and had to see a specialist from third grade to ninth grade. In high school, I was in the math class a year behind my peers. I was usually on the B honor roll, occasionally A. It took a lot of work to get there. There's no way that wouldn't have happened if I wasn't organized.

College came and that was ten times harder. I remember getting my first D in one of my classes which had never happened to me before. I had an anxiety attack. I was playing soccer for the university and was terrified I'd become ineligible. After meeting with my professor, we agreed to get me a tutor. She really helped me bet back on track. Throughout the rest of college, I had tutors, most of them were my teammates. Playing soccer and going to college was hard. I had to find time to work with my tutors. All of this forced me to be organized beyond belief. It helped control my anxiety. Tests would always make me nervous but the more prepared I was, the less stressed I was. I remember my freshman year on the soccer team, a few of my teammates thought I was a straight A student because of the amount of work and organization I did, I only wish!

Throughout my working career being organized has lead me to successes. It's helped me stay consistent, persistent, and most importantly keep my stress level down.

Now that I'm a mom, being organized is more important than ever. You never know what your child might need. You of course only learn this when you're out somewhere and realize you don't have what you need #momlife.

What I've learned about organizing throughout my life is that it's a journey, not a destination. Being organized has been so beneficial in my life and it can be really beneficial for you too. Let's go on this journey together because that's my mission, helping you reduce stress and inspiring you to live an organized life."

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Diary of a 2 year old:

Today I woke up and wanted to get dressed by myself but was told "No, we don't have time, let me do it."

This made me sad. I wanted to feed myself for breakfast but was told "No, you're too messy, let me do it for you." This made me feel frustrated.

I wanted to walk to the car and get in on my own but was told, "No, we need to get going, we don't have time. Let me do it." This made me cry.

I wanted to get out of the car on my own but was told "No, we don't have time, let me do it." This made me want to run away.

Later I wanted to play with blocks but was told "no, not like that, like this…" I decided I didn't want to play with blocks any more. I wanted to play with a doll that someone else had, so I took it, I was told "no, don't do that, you have to share."

I'm not sure what I did, but it made me sad. So I cried. I wanted a hug but was told "no, you're fine, go play".

I'm being told it's time to pick up, I know this because someone keeps saying, "Go pick up your toys." I am not sure what to do, I am waiting for someone to show me…."What are you doing, why are you just standing there, pick up your toys…Now." I was not allowed to dress myself or move my own body to get to where I needed to go, but now I am being asked to pick things up.

I'm not sure what to do. Is someone supposed to show me how to do this? Where do I start? Where do these things go? I am hearing a lot of words but I do not understand what is being asked of me. I am scared and do not move. I lay down on the floor and cry.

When it was time to eat I wanted to get my own food but was told "no, you're too little, let me do it." This made me feel small. I tried to eat the food in front of me but I did not put it there and someone keeps saying "here, try this, eat this…" and putting things in my face. I didn't want to eat anymore. This made me want to throw things and cry.

I can't get down from the table because no one will let me…because I'm too small and I can't. They keep saying I have to take a bite. This makes me cry more. I'm hungry and frustrated and sad. I'm tired and I need someone to hold me. I do not feel safe or in control. This makes me scared. I cry even more.

I am 2. No one will let me dress myself, no one will let me move my own body where it needs to go, no one will let me attend to my own needs.

However, I am expected to know how to share, "listen", or "wait a minute". I am expected to know what to say and how to act or handle my emotions. I am expected to sit still or know that if I throw something it might break….But, I do NOT know these things.

I am not allowed to practice my skills of walking, pushing, pulling, zipping, buttoning, pouring, serving, climbing, running, throwing or doing things that I know I can do. Things that interest me and make me curious, these are the things I am NOT allowed to do.

I am 2. I am not terrible…I am frustrated. I am nervous, stressed out, overwhelmed, and confused. I need a hug.

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