Adventures in Parenting

The Organized Family: Decluttering Life and Mind


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In this enlightening episode, professional organizers and authors Annmarie Brogan and Marie Limpert are back to share their unique approach to organization with Jessi and Erin. As co-owners of Organize Me! of NY, LLC and authors of Beyond Tidy: Declutter Your Mind and Discover the Magic of Organized Living, Annmarie and Marie are experts on blending personalized organizational strategies with positive psychology. Tune in for a crash course in organization that will transform how you think about your space and belongings:

  • šŸŽÆ Explore the eight organizing principles: goal setting, visioning, sorting, deciding, home placement, associations, space management, and task completion
  • šŸ—‘ļø Identify and tackle your "for now" clutter
  • šŸ“ Set SMART goals for your organizing projects
  • šŸ  Create a vision for each space in your home or office
  • 🧠 Develop a growth mindset towards organizing skills
  • Whether you're a busy parent, a professional looking to boost productivity, or simply seeking to declutter your life, this episode offers practical insights and motivational strategies to help you move beyond tidy and create lasting organizational change.Ā 

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    Episode #16, October 2024

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    Time Stamps:Ā Ā 

    00:00 - Introduction, outlook on organization and writing the bookĀ 

    08:30 - The eight principles identifiedĀ 

    10:26 – How to set a manageable goalĀ 

    14:48 – Establishing clear zones and having a vision for the spaceĀ Ā 

    17:55 – Difficulty with finishing the taskĀ 

    20:42 – Types of clutter and prime real estateĀ Ā 

    30:00 – Success storiesĀ 

    35:00 – Developing organization as a skillĀ 



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