Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet

By Janet M. Taylor

Overwhelmed? Buried in clutter? Ready for a change?

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June 08, 2026 Why You're Still Stuck: Burnout, Boundaries & the Soft Life with Rashidat Odeyemi
Are you tired of being everything to everyone — and running on empty doing it? This episode is for you.

Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Rashidat Odeyemi, lifestyle coach and dream strategist, who helps high-achieving women create success without the hustle culture lifestyle. After burning out trying to be a good daughter, friend, and business owner all at once, Rashidat figured out how to build the soft life she now lives — one rooted in rest, ease, and joy.

In this conversation you will learn:
-Why so many women stay stuck even when they are doing all the things — and what is really getting in the way.
-The three questions Rashidat asks every client to help them get unstuck and moving forward again.
-The difference between being busy and actually making progress — and why treading water feels like movement but gets you nowhere.
-How to put yourself on the list — not just at the top of everyone else's.
-Why systemizing your life and rest is just as important as systemizing your work.
-The Freedom Fridays check-in Rashidat uses with her community to make rest and self-care non-negotiable.

Taylor's Tip Time: Janet shares five things every woman needs to toss right now — starting with the uncomfortable bras, holey socks, and worn-out nightgowns that are not serving you. Your body deserves better.

TossItTuesday: Time to let go of those old nightgowns. Yes, the ones you have been wearing for decades. You deserve to feel good even while you sleep.

Resource Roundup: Janet recommends a simple file box to eliminate visual clutter and keep important documents organized wherever you are. Book suggestion: Done: A Guide to Prioritize, Plan, and Perform to Accomplish Your Goals by Dr. Renee Galloway.

Quote of the week: "You don't have to earn rest. Rest is your right." — Rashidat Odeyemi

Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with putting yourself on the list.

Connect with Rashidat Odeyemi:
https://iamrashidato.com/
DM Rashidat on Instagram to schedule a free virtual coffee date.

Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer
Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/
Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK
Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com
Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com

Janet's eBooks
• Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc
• Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw
• 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life:
https://linkly.link/2Eikt

Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2

Join the Community
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor
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30min
June 01, 2026 Clear Desk, Clear Mind: How to Conquer Clutter in Your Home Office
Is your home office working for you — or against you?
In this solo episode, Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer,
walks you through seven practical steps to take back control of your workspace,clear the clutter, and create an office environment that actually supports howyou work and live.
Whether you work from home full-time, manage household paperwork, or just need a space that helps you think clearly — this episode is for you.
In this episode Janet covers:
Step 1: Create a retention schedule — talk to your tax
professional, attorney, or financial advisor to know exactly what you need to keep and what you can finally let go.
Step 2: Start with the outer areas — the corners, floor space, bookshelves, and ledges you haven't touched in months.
Step 3: Clear off your desk — everything comes off, then only the daily essentials go back.
Step 4: Clear the bookcase — are those books and periodicals
still relevant to your life today?
Step 5: Purge the filing cabinet — it should be functional, not a paper graveyard.
Step 6: Find a shredding event or schedule time to shred —
protect your personal information and free up space.
Step 7: Repeat seasonally or quarterly — maintenance is so
much easier than starting from scratch.
Janet also shares this week's Organizing with Janet story —
a virtual client session that started with three-and-a-half inch floppy disks
and outdated binders, and ended with a fully functional, efficient workspace.
Taylor's Tip Time: Set a 15-minute timer and tackle just one
area of your home office this week. That is all it takes to get started.
TossItTuesday: Janet is letting go of greeting cards she no
longer feels attached to — some going back more than 30 years.
Quote of the week: "A clear desk is not just about
organization. It is a declaration that you are in control of your space, your
time, and your focus."

Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with your desk.

Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone whose desk needs a little love.

Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer
Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/
Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK
Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com
Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com

Janet's eBooks
• Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc
• Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw
• 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life:
https://linkly.link/2Eikt

Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2

Join the Community
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor
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21min
May 25, 2026 Clear the Clutter, Create the Life with Karen Taylor Bass
When we hear the word clutter, we think about closets and countertops. But what about the clutter in our schedules, our thoughts, our commitments, and the expectations we place on ourselves? This episode goes deeper.
Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, welcomes back Karen Taylor Bass — returning guest, award-winning media strategist, bestselling author, certified advanced yoga instructor, and daily host of Soulful Sunrise on WURD Radio 900 AM. Karen's message is simple and powerful: you are the list. Everything else is two, three, four, five.
In this conversation you will learn: What clutter really looks like in the body, the mind, and our relationships — and why stillness is the first step to clearing it.
Why you do not need to work your way up to the top of the list. You belong there now.
The five-minute morning practice Karen uses before she ever touches her phone — and why it changes everything.

How to fast from social media and the noise that keeps you stuck living someone else's life.
The journaling practice Karen uses to flood her thoughts onto the page, leave them alone, and return with fresh eyes.
Why moving your body — even just walking to the mailbox — is non-negotiable for clearing mental and emotional clutter.
How to give yourself grace, get still, and ask the one question that will show you exactly what you need.
Organizing with Janet: A client had her passwords scattered across multiple sheets of paper — overlapping, outdated, and causing stress every time she needed to log in. One session created one clear system. That simple act of clarity gave her confidence not just in her accounts but in her entire home and life.
Taylor's Tip Time: Stop looking at all the piles. Just do one thing — one drawer, one countertop, fold and put the clothes away. Small actions create momentum and momentum reduces overwhelm.
TossItTuesday: Janet cleared out expired spices from the kitchen cabinet. When did you last check yours? If they are not adding flavor to your meals, they are not adding anything to your life.
Quote of the week: "Clarity creates confidence." Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with being still.
Connect with Karen Taylor Bass:Website: https://www.karentaylorbass.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karentaylorbass/
Radio: Soulful Sunrise — WURD Radio 900 AM / 96.1 FM, Monday through Friday 6 to 7 AM
Book: From Bitter to Better — available at Barnes and Noble and independent bookstores (IngramSpark)
Event: International Soulful Yoga Day — June 21, Philadelphia and South Jersey area
Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer

Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/
Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK
Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com
Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com

Janet's eBooks
• Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc
• Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw
• 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt

🛍 Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2

Join the Community
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor
☕ Support the Show:
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36min
May 18, 2026 Preserving Memories Without the Overwhelm with Rachel Arbuckle of 2,000 Paces
Photos carry more than images — they carry our stories, our history, and
our hearts. But for many people, the idea of organizing photos feels completely paralyzing. This week, returning guest Rachel Arbuckle of 2,000 Paces Photo Organizing joins Janet M. Taylor to talk about how to preserve your most precious memories without getting overwhelmed.
Rachel and her team help families, organizations, and businesses across
the country organize print and digital photos, restore damaged images, and create photo books and slideshows. She was recently named Best Mobile Business of the Year by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
In this episode, Rachel shares why the overwhelm around photos is rarely
just about the volume — it's about the emotions tied to those memories. She walks us through the most common mistakes people make when organizing on their own, how to handle guilt around letting go of photos, and why even blurry photos sometimes deserve a second look.
You'll also hear practical advice on where to start, how to set realistic
goals, why your print photos may be the most vulnerable items in your home right now, and how working with a professional photo organizer can help you make progress you couldn't make on your own.
Whether you have shoeboxes of prints from the 1920s or thousands of
images scattered across your phone, old computers, and cloud accounts, this episode gives you a clear, compassionate approach to getting started.
Rachel Arbuckle's Links:
2,000 Paces website: https://www.2000paces.com
YouTube channel: @2000Paces
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2000paces/
Janet’s Links:
Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com
Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com
Join the Living Life Totally Organized Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer
Amazon Storefront: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2
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May 11, 2026 The Hidden Time Drains Women Face — And How to Reclaim Your Time
Many women feel overwhelmed and exhausted — yet when they look at their to-do list, it doesn’t seem that long. So what’s really draining our energy?
In this episode of Got Clutter? Get Organized!, Janet M. Taylor sits down with time management expert and podcast host Megan Sumrell to discuss why traditional planning systems often fail women and how to create a system that actually works with real life.
Megan shares how years of working in IT and consulting led her to develop a new framework for managing time while balancing careers, caregiving, family life, and personal priorities.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why women experience constant “context switching” and how it drains mental energy
• The hidden ways overcommitment creeps into our lives
• How people-pleasing contributes to burnout
• Why traditional planning systems often don’t work for women
• What a time audit is and how it helps reclaim control of your schedule
• How to create an uncertainty budget for unexpected life events
• Why recurring tasks should be part of your planning system
• Practical strategies to manage time through different seasons of life
If you’re juggling multiple roles — professional, caregiver, partner, parent, or entrepreneur — this episode will help you rethink how you manage your time and create a planning system that supports the life you actually live.
Connect with Our Guest
Megan Sumrell
Founder: The Pink Bee
Podcast: Work Life Harmony
Website: https://www.instagram.com/megansumrell/
App: The Pink Bee https://www.megansumrell.com/thepinkbeeapp

Podcast: Work Life Harmony https://www.megansumrell.com/blog
Work With Janet
Book a virtual organizing session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/
Organizing tools & recommended products: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2
Listen & Learn
Podcast website: https://gotcluttergetorganized.com/
Follow the podcast: https://linkly.link/2ZskN
Connect & Community
Website: https://janetmtaylor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer/
Facebook Community:
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May 04, 2026 What My Mother Taught Me About Stuff, Time & Letting Go
As Mother’s Day approaches, Janet shares a heartfelt reflection on what
her mother taught her about possessions, rituals, and release.
This episode explores:
• Why inherited items should be used — not hidden away
• The emotional connection between memories and objects
• How family rituals shape our organizing habits
• The importance of weekly “letting go” practices
• When it’s time to release items that have served their purpose
• How to balance legacy with living lightly
From jewelry and handbags to china, trunks, photos, and even worn-out
sneakers — Janet reminds us that organizing is not just about clearing space.
It’s about honoring memory.
It’s about creating new traditions.
It’s about living fully now.
If you are navigating caregiving, downsizing, estate planning, or simply
feeling overwhelmed by sentimental clutter, this episode will help you shift your perspective with compassion and clarity.

Connect with Janet:
Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com
Podcast: Got Clutter? Get Organized!: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com

Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/

Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized
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April 27, 2026 Clearing Mental Clutter: How to Get Unstuck and Move Forward
Mental and emotional clutter can quietly keep us stuck — even when we are productive, busy, and doing all the “right” things. In this episode of Got
Clutter? Get Organized!, Janet M. Taylor is joined by coach and business
mentor Cailen Ascher to discuss how limiting beliefs, internal stories, and
overwhelming expectations create mental clutter that blocks clarity,
confidence, and forward movement.
Cailen shares practical strategies to help you become aware of unhelpful
thought patterns, reframe limiting beliefs, and create simple daily practices that restore clarity, calm, and focus. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in decision-making, or trying to move forward in life or business, this conversation offers powerful mindset tools to help you reset and realign.
In this episode you will learn:
• How mental clutter keeps you stuck
• Why awareness is the first step to mindset change
• How limiting beliefs shape daily decisions
• Simple practices to quiet mental noise and gain clarity
• How daily reflection and intentional thinking create forward momentum
Guest: Cailen Ascher
Website: https://www.instagram.com/cailen.ascher/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cailen.ascher/
Start Here
Work with Janet, download guides, shop organizing tools, and access all
resources: https://direct.me/janettheorganizer
Work With Janet
Book a virtual organizing session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/
Organizing tools & recommended products: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2
Listen & Learn
Podcast website: https://gotcluttergetorganized.com/
Follow the podcast: https://linkly.link/2ZskN
Connect & Community
Website: https://janetmtaylor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer/
Facebook Community:
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30min
April 20, 2026 Organize Before You Decorate: Creating Functional Spaces That Truly Work
Before selecting colors, furniture, or décor, the most important step in
creating a beautiful space is organizing how the space will function. In this
episode of Got Clutter? Get Organized!, Janet M. Taylor is joined by interior designer Felicia Wallace Benton to discuss why organizing before decorating leads to better design decisions, fewer costly mistakes, and spaces that truly support everyday living.
Felicia shares how understanding how a room will be used — who will use it, how traffic will flow, and how it connects with other spaces — can transform the entire design process. From avoiding oversized
furniture purchases to designing rooms that work for multi-generational
households, this conversation highlights how organization and design must work together to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional.
Whether you are refreshing a single room, redesigning your home, or planning a renovation, this episode will help you create spaces that reflect your vision while supporting your daily routines.
In this episode you will learn:
• Why organizing should happen before decorating
• How functionality influences design success
• Common decorating mistakes that organization can prevent
• How to evaluate how a room should function before redesigning
• Simple ways to improve layout, flow, and everyday usability

Guest:
Felicia Wallace Benton Interior Designer, Designing Your Vision
Website: https://designing-your-vision.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designingyourvision4/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DesigningYourVision
Start Here
Work with Janet, download guides, shop organizing tools, and access all
resources: https://direct.me/janettheorganizer

Work With Janet
Book a virtual organizing session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/
Organizing tools & recommended products: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2

Listen & Learn
Podcast website: https://gotcluttergetorganized.com/
Follow the podcast: https://linkly.link/2ZskN

Connect & Community
Website: https://janetmtaylor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer/
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31min
April 13, 2026 Moving Without the Stress: Letting Go & Starting Fresh
Moving ranks as one of life’s most stressful experiences — but
preparation and the right mindset can make all the difference.
Janet M. Taylor welcomes Nick Friedman, Co-Founder of College HUNKS
Hauling Junk & Moving, to discuss the emotional and logistical side of
moving, decluttering, and downsizing.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The most common moving mistakes
• Why “move ready” matters
• How clutter reflects mental stress
• The financial reality of moving cross-country
• When letting go saves money and peace of mind
• How professional movers are trained in empathy — not just logistics
Janet also shares firsthand experiences supporting clients through estate
transitions and major relocations.
If you're planning a move or helping someone through one, this episode
provides practical insight and emotional reassurance.
Guest Information:
Nick Friedman, Co-Founder
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegehunks/
Website: https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CollegeHunksHaulingJunkandMoving/

Start Here
Work with Janet, download guides, shop organizing tools, and access all
resources: https://direct.me/janettheorganizer
Work With Janet
Book a virtual organizing session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/
Organizing tools & recommended products: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2
Listen & Learn
Podcast website: https://gotcluttergetorganized.com/
Follow the podcast: https://linkly.link/2ZskN
Connect & Community
Website: https://janetmtaylor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer/
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized

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32min
April 06, 2026 Spring Organizing: 5 Simple Areas to Focus On for a More Organized Week
Organizing isn’t about doing more — it’s about creating a plan that allows
you to move forward with confidence.
In this solo episode of Got Clutter? Get Organized! The Conversation, Janet M. Taylor kicks off the month with five simple, practical areas you can focus on this spring to reduce stress and feel more in control of your home and your time.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, this episode will help you reset with clarity and intention.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to create a clutter-free entryway
• Why clearing surfaces daily reduces stress
• The full laundry cycle that prevents pile-ups
• How planning the night before saves you time
• Why scheduling more time than you think changes everything
You don’t have to do all five. Just choose one and start there.
Organization doesn’t require you to do everything at once — just something every day.
Share this episode with someone who could use a spring reset.
Start Here
Work with Janet, download guides, shop organizing tools, and access all
resources: https://direct.me/janettheorganizer
Work With Janet
Book a virtual organizing session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/
Organizing tools & recommended products: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2
Listen & Learn
Podcast website: https://gotcluttergetorganized.com/
Follow the podcast: https://linkly.link/2ZskN
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Website: https://janetmtaylor.com/
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