Hey Collectors!

We all have items that we would rather keep to ourselves, right? SO what if you are going to have house cleaners or professional organizers come over? What do you do with that stuff?

It's nothing to be ashamed about, we are all adults here. I promised to be irreverent so here we are ya'll.  

Tip #1 The nightstand is a great place to hide stuff.

Tip #2 It's ok to tell people not to work in certain areas. We all have an idea of where not to go.

TIP #3 If you have your kinky stuff all around the house collect it together and then put it into your nightstand. 

Stop letting your anxiety of what we might find hold you back from having your home organized. WE have seen it all. Believe me. It's nothing to be embarrased and ashamed about. And guess what? There is actually a place where it belongs. 

Are you a member of our facebook group yet? Search for the Hoardganize Podcast private group to meet other cool Collectors and for exclusive information and rants.

Hey Collectors!

On this Hoardganize podcast episode, Varian Pierce and I discuss the topic of forgiveness.

Forgiving ourselves, and forgiving others, and how it helps us grow. A lot of us carry around shame, which Varian describes as the "second arrow". 

Do you struggle with constant guilt around your clutter? Tune in!

Links:

San Francisco Mental Health Association Hoarding Groups:

https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/hoarding

Buried in Treasures: 

https://a.co/d/f8zUyzr

Hey Collectors it's Self Care Sunday! (self care can be anyday)

Here are my CLUTTER FREE tips that I cover in the podcast

1. Wash your hair. Conventionally or dry shampoo. Massage your scalp. Use aromatherapy oils peppermint on the temples.
2. Close your eyes. Meditation. Enhance the experience with a little lavender oil in a small cloth and inhale gently.
3. Brush your teeth. Find your dentures spend some time on oral health. Put on nourishing lip balm. 
4. Massage your neck and lymph nodes with moisturizer or oil. Massage towards the heart. 
5. Stretch out your chest and back as best as you can. working on overall fitness. Simple stretching, bone  strengthening exercises all of these are self care 
6. Massage your feet. If you can't reach them do small foot exercises To stretch your tired feet. 

1. Turning off the news for a while 
2. Reading a book
3. Learning something new
4. Drinking more water
5. Cooking something for yourself 
6. Getting some fresh air
7. Embracing your spiritual self

Guided meditations:

https://healingworksfoundation.org/guided-imagery/a-guided-meditation-for-healthful-sleep/

My favorite podcast to listen to while meditating:

https://www.sarahblondin.com/podcast

On this podcast I am pleased to introduce you to Jean-François Lappas!

J.F. spent years chasing success, only to realise he was running in the wrong direction. Burned out and disconnected, he left a 14-year corporate career—not to find something new, but to finally reconnect with himself. That shift changed everything. He stopped letting fear make his decisions. He learned to set boundaries that actually protected him. He built an inner voice he could trust. Now, as co-founder of WABYA, he helps others do the same.

What is WABYA? What is coaching?

Put simply, coaching helps achieve your personal and professional goals.

through guided self-discovery, it allows you to explore who you are - and to become the best version of yourself.

consultants improve situations; coaches improve people.

mentors say “follow me.” a coach reveals where you're standing on the map and asks, “where shall we go next?”

therapists examine the past to help you cope with the present. a coach builds on your present to create your future.

your best friend has opinions and agendas. your coach has a process.

Sign up today! The pricing is very affordable.

https://wabya.com/pricing/

I have a coach Collectors, why shouldn't you? You deserve it!

Hey Collectors! 

I have the pleasure of introducing you to Varian Pierce from the Mental Health Association in San Francisco! Varian is a member of MHASF's Peer Response Team (PRT), and works with people who struggle with hoarding and collecting. He is well known in the community as being grounded and compassionate. As a peer he understands the physical and emotional tolls that clutter can bring.

On this podcast we discuss the cycle of change. I want you to take notes. What part of the cycle are you on and why? 

You don't want to miss this episode! 

For more information on the Mental Health Association of San Francisco's clutter and hoarding programs, please visit the link below.

https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/hoarding-behavior/

Hey Collectors!

This week I have the pleasure of introducing you to Darla DeMorrow of www.heartworkorg.com

Darla DeMorrow is a Certified Professional Organizer® with more than a decade of practical experience helping individuals, families and small business owners who need a better way to organize their life without feeling guilted into impractical minimalism, unattainable Pinterest-fantasy, or pricey organizing gadgets. You will learn an efficient way of organizing that works for people who are somewhat organized, people who are disorganized, and even people who have ADHD. www.heartworkorg.com 

Darla shares five steps to help you declutter and organize. 

We also talk about common issues we find with our clients as well as solutions to help gain more clarity and control over your clutter. 

Darla discusses her many books, digital organizing and more ... you don't want to miss this information packed episode. 

You can bring peace to your home through organizing with 5 simple steps.

What if decluttering wasn’t painful? We focus on finding your treasures.

Why declutter when you can learn how to stop clutter before it even starts?

Where do you want to see organizing success in just 15 minutes?

How will it feel to live a clutter-free life in a home you love?

Getting organized is good. Staying organized is better. You can learn to do both using the proven SORT and Succeed system.

Whether you are organizing your home, downsizing your home, looking for organizing solutions for people with ADHD, or want to save money,this home organizing book will take just about an hour to readso you can get started and stop clutter from stealing your life. Even better, stay organized with lasting changes.

Simplify your life by breaking emotional barriers, learn neat ways to save money, and simplify your life.

Tired of all the unrealistic, quick-fix decluttering that you've seen on TV? Each chapter covers the topics that come up again and again in real-life home organization appointments.

Learn why this book will really help you get organized, and why it might not.

Learn what the latest scientific research tells us about the brain and what that has to do with decluttering and organizing your home.

Start getting organized with your own home organizing projects in the next hour.

You'll love having a defined plan to organize your whole house. Even people with ADHD can follow this plan, one space at a time. Or create your own. They key is to get started.

Many people feel overwhelmed and avoid making decisions to get organized. Learn how to respect what your body is telling you, stop feeling overwhelmed, and even improve relationships by getting more organized.

Make lasting changes throughout daily routines

Apply what we know about brain science and behavioral conditioning. Use the 24-hour rule and other powerful, effective tools to learn to stay organized.

Have you read all the decluttering books, but still aren't organized? Have you watched unrealistic decluttering and purging shows on TV? Organize your home with SORT and Succeed, and you’ll see change in your own home, on your timeline. This isn’t just a decluttering book. Get the proven plan for organizing each room and space in your home, in just five simple steps.

Start here to declutter at home. Start today. SORT and Succeed. Get your copy today.

www.heartworkorg.com

Hey Collectors!

BACK from a sabatacle , ready for more recording! 

Professional organizing tips and tricks that most organizers don't share.

Make sure you join our private facebook group and follow our Hoardganize facebook page for more information and the latest and greatest in organizing and hoarding disorder.

Hey Collectors!

Have you ever wondered if your distressed home can be bought as is?

Can you just leave the THINGS you don't want, and ALL of the repairs that need to be made,  and walk away with a check?

These are the exact questions I ask Laurel Sagen from Laurel Buys Houses! 

Tune in to learn if this is an option for you. 

Laurel also shares information on how you can get her book on Hoarding for FREE! So stay tuned in to the whole episode to hear how. Here is the link to buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Hoarding-Much-More-Than-Clutter/dp/B0BZKDT5CC

With decades in the field as a general contractor and realtor she has a lot to say. Her book is intended for dother realtors, family members and not the Collector themselves. 

Content warning: "H" word used often.

As always dear Collectors feel free to email me with comments at [email protected].

Until next time.

Hey Collectors! 

On this weeks podcast I interviewed Rachel Arbuckle with 2000PACES  and learned so much about organizing photos. This is definitely one of my favorite podcasts I have recorded. My note page was full of notes I was writing while recording. I am SO motivated to get my own photos in order! 

Most of us have stacks of loose photos, thumb drives, old phones, laptops, pcs, and other devices full of photos. How do we organize our photos so that we can share our legacy with our friends and family? How do you sift through the minutia and produce something shareable. How can you cherish your most favorite photos if they're in a box somewhere? 

Rachel Arbuckle shares three (Actually 4!) tips on how to professionally organize your photos. Make sure you have a pen and paper ready, because you do not want to miss this episode!

Rachel also discusses her business that she created (2000PACES) as resource for our listeners and anyone worldwide who needs professional help downsizing and organizing their photos. 

Here is Rachel's story: 

In 2014, a series of fierce fires roared through San Diego County, the largest of which started on the mountain just behind my home. I had only minutes to grab a few items. My instinct was to gather all of our photos, but I panicked when I realized my precious memories were all over our home in boxes, picture frames, and albums. I grabbed what I could and our family headed to safety. After many days of worry, we were able to return home to the memories we had to leave behind. Thankfully, our home was spared, but others in our community were not as fortunate. This experience not only solidified my commitment to protect my family’s collection of photos but prompted me to found 2000 Paces Photo Organizing, encouraging you to organize and protect your important memories.

If you are interested in working with Rachel and her Team, please visit this link for  a  Free Phone Consultation .

Until next time Collectors!

xoxox

PS This recording is also in video on youtube

Hey Collectors!

On this episode I ask expert Madison Gunn from   Absolute Trust Counsel   several questions about estate planning and wills. This is a follow up to the last few episodes where we discuss preparing for death. This episode includes incapacitation which is a state I hadn't considered before recording this.

What happens if you get in a car accident? What happens to you, your stuff and your family? Are they protected if you get incapacitated somehow? What about if you die?

These are questions we don't like to face.

I face them daily with families who are searching their loved ones homes and belongings to see if there are any documents that can help them determine their loved ones requests.

While we are sifting through all of their belongings, we save every usb stick, every laptop, every device. What if there's a will on there? How do we open the files?  So much time an energy being spent on searching for something that most likely was never created. Lots of extra resources spent looking through every document file. I have seen people spend hundreds to have safe's cracked open only to find nothing relevant inside. 

 It's time to take your life back Collectors. It's time to get your affairs in order. Don't leave your family members frantic in an emergency because they can't find your important documents.

Links mentioned in show:

Webinar information:

https://bit.ly/ATCFebruaryWebinar

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