This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional Organizers

Hey Friends, We are continuing with our series on Clutter & Mindset, and today we are talking about the benefits of a Staycation. With summer here, many of you are planning vacations (or maybe even on one right now!), yet studies show that there are both financial and emotional benefits to taking a staycation. What is a Staycation: A staycation, is a period in which an individual or family stays home and participates in leisure activities within driving distance of their home and does not require overnight accommodations.  Don’t get me wrong, vacations are great, there is something to be said about getting out of dodge, changing your scenery and completely unplugging, but if you have things around the house that are stressing you out, leaving isn’t going to solve them, in fact, coming home to disarray can often add to your stress levels.  Sometimes the best thing you can do is just carve out some dedicated time to get it done. IS A STAYCATION FOR ME? You have an area of your home that has been neglected and it is weighing on you. You want to focus on completing a new project that you’ve wanted to do, but haven’t had the time. You need time to recharge (sleep in, relax, read a book, binge watch Netflix), connect with family. If you answered YES to any of the above, a staycation may be just what the doctor ordered!  HERE ARE 3 TIPS TO GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STAYCATION: 1. Plan your itinerary, just like you would for a traditional vacation. It doesn’t have to be super detailed, but I do recommend carving the day into blocks so you give yourself time for both R & R and tackling those nagging projects.  By the end of the week, you'll not only feel rested, but accomplished. 2. Differentiate from your daily routine. It could be as simple as sleeping in, letting your kids stay up for an extra hour, or ordering out instead of cooking-but mix it up so it's not the "same-old-same-old." 3. Set an out of office email. Just because you are choosing to stay home, doesn’t mean that your time away is any less valuable than if you were laying on a beach. Set boundaries with your boss, co-workers or clients.  If you want to check in once or twice a day, that’s totally fine, but I encourage you to be mindful of falling into work from home traps.  ***If you are a stay-at-home parent, take a break from your daily household activities (see #2). SAMPLE STAYCATION: Sleep in till 7 or 8, then relax and have coffee, read, maybe catch up with your spouse or partner before the kids wake up (or if you have little kids, allow them to play or watch TV so you can feel as though you’re not on duty!) Have a leisurely breakfast, maybe workout (walk, run, yoga, spin or whatever it is that you enjoy) By late morning you are ready to tackle your project. Give yourself a significant block of time to work on it (your time will vary depending on the project, but somewhere between 2-4 hours-although some people prefer to play through until the project is done) Take a break, have lunch, sit outside, etc. If it’s a smaller project, you may be done; if it’s a larger project, you may want to get back to it, or maybe you want to call it a day and then resume again tomorrow. It’s ok to dedicate the afternoon to FUN! The goal of your staycation is to mix relaxation, recharging and productivity to reduce your stress level AFTER the staycation is over. If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, will you please share it with a friend?! Let’s Connect!  We love hearing from you! Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post topic ideas, guest suggestions, questions, comments and photos. Of course you also connect with us on the IG or follow us on PINTEREST for some added inspiration. One more thing....before you go, click HERE to take our free clutter quiz!    Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Your Opinion Matters!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by SUBSCRIBING and listening each week.  We would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW

Hi Friends! Today I am joined by Jennifer Ford Berry.  Jennifer is an organizational expert, best selling author, the host of The 29 Minute Mom podcast, national speaker and promoter of God’s plan. Here's some additional info on Jennifer: She was previously the regular organizing expert on the TV show: Winging It, Buffalo Style.  Jennifer has been a guest on numerous television and radio shows, featured in many national magazines and newspapers.  She speaks to corporations, churches, national conferences, mom groups, and school districts. Jennifer currently resides in Western New York where she continues to work hands-on with her clients helping them to eliminate clutter and live their dreams. We talk about several things, including Jennifer's journey as a professional organizer, and how now considers her work a ministry.  She talks about her vision for the CREATED ORDER Conference, and her passion for inspiring teens, with her BLURRY conference. I could have chatted with Jennifer all day about Jesus, living a life filled with purpose, parenting teens, and all of the things! I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, will you please share it with a friend?! CONNECT WITH JENNIFER WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM  BOOKS| EVENTS Let’s Connect!  We love hearing from you! Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post topic ideas, guest suggestions, questions, comments and photos. Of course you also connect with us on the IG or follow us on PINTEREST for some added inspiration. One more thing....before you go, click HERE to take our free clutter quiz!    Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Your Opinion Matters!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by SUBSCRIBING and listening each week.  We would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW

Happy 4th of July! I hope you are all enjoying your summer!  At the top of our episode Erika and I talk about our amazing Partner Program-it's our way of connecting YOU with a trusted resource in your neck of the woods.  Make sure to check out our partner page to find someone near you.   If you don't see your city listed, let us know and we will look to find someone for you!  If you are a professional organizer and looking to learn more about our program, click here for details. On today's show we are discussing the differences between Chronic Clutter vs Situational Clutter. Situational Clutter is typically the result of an external situation: such as kid coming home from college, an illness, death, end of the school year, holiday craziness, or a party.  Most importantly, situational clutter is TEMPORARY. Chronic Clutter is based on behavioral patterns. With chronic clutter, your quality of life is hindered by disorganization. This can manifest in one area or multiple areas.  Some common examples of chronic clutter are an excess of clothes, papers (often times mail, newspapers or magazines).  Chronic Clutter is an ONGOING issue that typically stems from emotional trauma, fear, overwhelm,  procrastination or indecision. How do you deal with situational clutter? Acceptance. Realize it’s only temporary and sometimes  a result of something out of your control (tune into our episode to listen to my story about my mother-in-law and her dropspot in my house!)    Anticipate. If you know that certain times of the year are going to produce added clutter (ie: Christmas, Hanukkah, the end of the school year, kids coming home from college, etc) plan ahead by looking to #3.   Stage. Create a staging area for those additional items so they don't take up valuable real estate in your home and interfere with everyday life. How do you deal with chronic clutter? Will to change. Like eating healthy, exercise or changing any pattern of behavior, the desire for change has to come from within and cannot be forced. Determine the root cause. Where did your behavior patterns stem from?  Was it something in childhood? A change in family circumstances like a birth, death or divorce? If you are still unsure, look back to our series on the 5 clutter pitfalls: Procrastination, Indecision, Guilt, Overwhelm & Time to see if any of those resonate with you.   Start  Small. Select one area and work on mastering it before moving around the house. Focus on yourself first.  The best way to teach is to lead by example. If you are living with family members who are not quite there yet, start with the areas where you have control. Remember point #1. The most important thing to remember is that regardless of how organized you are, situational clutter is bound to happen at some point. The best thing you can do is to EXTEND GRACE to yourself and others and try to stay ahead of it when you can.  Little things like hanging up your coat, putting away your keys, not letting laundry pile up, all make a big difference. If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, will you please share it with a friend?! Let’s Connect!  We love hearing from you! Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post topic ideas, guest suggestions, questions, comments and photos. Of course you also connect with us on the IG or follow us on PINTEREST for some added inspiration. One more thing....before you go, click HERE to take our free clutter quiz!    Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Your Opinion Matters!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by SUBSCRIBING and listening each week.  We would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW

Hi Friends! On today's episode of This ORGANIZED Life we are joined by Lauren White, founder of Intentional Edit, an organizing service and lifestyle company based in Phoenix, AZ.  What I love about Lauren’s website is that it not only is chock full of great information on organizing solutions, but it is aesthetically BEAUTIFUL!  It’s basically Pinterest Porn in the best possible way! What drew me to Lauren was not simply her amazing eye, but her mission: To help inspire people to live their best life.  Lauren is also a member of our SBO Partner Program, which if you’re unfamiliar, is a network of amazingly talented and passionate professional organizers around the globe who are serving others well.  So what that means to you, is that if you live in a particular area and looking for an accountability partner to help you get organized, we’ve got your back!  When you are done listening to this podcast, I invite you to hop on over to our partner page, where you can find links to ALL of our amazing organizers and of course, Lauren! I invited Lauren on the show to talk about her meal planning routine. It totally rocked my world and made me re-think how I approach meal planning (which, if I am being honest, has completely gone out the window in our home).   However, after chatting with Lauren, I am getting back in the saddle and approaching meal prep from a whole new angle! Listen to our conversation below, and let us know what you think. We'd love to hear from you either in our fb group or on IG!  (just tag us @smplyborganized or at @organizingmaster) If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, will you please share it with a friend?! CONNECT WITH LAUREN WEBSITE | PINTEREST | INSTAGRAM LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CLICK HERE FOR LAUREN'S 2 WEEK MEAL PLANNING  Your Opinion Matters!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by SUBSCRIBING and listening each week.  We would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW    Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Let’s Connect!  We love hearing from you! Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post topic ideas, guest suggestions, questions, comments and photos. Of course you also connect with us on the IG or follow us on PINTEREST for some added inspiration. One more thing....before you go, click HERE to take our free clutter quiz!

Hi Friends! On today's episode of This ORGANIZED Life, we are joined by Denise Allan, founder of Simplify Experts and author of the book Declutter & Thrive. When she's not helping people get organized, you can find Denise spending time volunteering or outside with her family. I invited Denise to share with us what she identifies as 6 common disorganization types.   The Power Shopper Paper Magnets The Inspired Hobbiest The Caregiver The Easily Distracted The Disorganized Employee     Listen to our conversation below, and let us know which type you identify with most!  If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, will you please share it with a friend?! CONNECT WITH DENISE WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE INSTITUTE FOR CHALLENGING DISORGANIZATION | TAKE DENISE'S QUIZ CONNECT WITH US! FACEBOOK| WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM Your Opinion Matters!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by SUBSCRIBING and listening each week.  We would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW    Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Let’s Connect!  We love hearing from you! Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post topic ideas, guest suggestions, questions, comments and photos. Of course you also connect with us on the IG or follow us on PINTEREST for some added inspiration. One more thing....before you go, click HERE to take our free clutter quiz!

Hi Friends, Today we are wrapping up our series on the 5 clutter pitfalls with TIME. If you look at the 5-Clutter Pitfall Model, you will see that everything else revolves around TIME because undeniably, it is our most valuable commodity. It's really hard to manage something you can't see, which is one of the reasons why most people's to-do list is longer than hours in a day. “Theres never enough time" "If only I had more time"  "I don’t have the time” I call this CALENDAR CLUTTER. This is a generational & societal issue. In 1950’s America, most households were supported by two married parents with a single family income. Typically the dad worked a  9 to 5 job with a short commute. With limited technology, work was left at the office. Families ate dinner together in their modest home, with less stuff, and the only extracurricular activities were playing outside with the neighborhood kids.  Fast forward to 2019, the percentage of households with a dual family income is 61.9%.  If you factor in single parents, the number of working parents outside the home shoots to over 90%.  Couple that with a societal shift of more stuff, the "need" for bigger homes, our 24/7 connection to news, social media, and email.  Top that off with nightly chauffeuring of over scheduled kids, and it's no wonder that we have no "down time." Question: How can I RECLAIM time? The good news is that it's do-able.  The bad news is that it's a deliberate, counter-intuitive choice, that may prove unpopular, but if you are committed to reclaiming time, here's a few suggestions of where to begin: Accumulate less stuff Start saying no to things that aren't important Delegate/Outsource tasks that aren't a good use of your time, or can be done by others. Create a habit by establishing simple routines for daily tasks TIME BLOCK everything you do in a given day Identify and distinguish between things that are Urgent vs Important Turn off distractions and notifications on your phone and computer  Identify your triggers →Do you bite off more than you can chew? →Do you struggle with saying no? →Do you have difficulty asking for help? →Do you find yourself putting out fires all day leaving you spent by dinnertime? Take Action! →Commit to less.  Start by removing something from your calendar that you don't need to do  →Tell someone. Outer accountability is a great motivator to keep you honest! →Document your progress and share with us on IG or in our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, will you please share it with a friend?! LET'S CONNECT! FACEBOOK| WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM Your Opinion Matters!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by SUBSCRIBING and listening each week.  We would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW    Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Let’s Connect!  We love hearing from you! Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post topic ideas, guest suggestions, questions, comments and photos. Of course you also connect with us on the IG or follow us on PINTEREST for some added inspiration. One more thing....before you go, click HERE to take our free clutter quiz!

Hi Friends, Today we are continuing with part 4 of our series on the 5 CLUTTER PITFALLS, and today we are talking about OVERWHELM (can you relate?) Let's be honest. Life is overwhelming, regardless your season of life.  OVERWHELM is defined as feeling overpowered or overcome with emotion.  A.K.A.: feeling stressed When we feel overwhelmed with more important areas of our lives, the last thing we have energy to focus on is clutter. Ironically, organizing a space, even something as simple as the top of your desk or your kitchen counter, can produce feelings of empowerment, control, and calm.  However, getting out of the starting gate can be tough. 1. WHY do we feel overwhelmed? We have too much on our plates We lack direction We feel external or internal pressure 2. HOW does overwhelm manifest itself? Avoidance (i.e.: shut the door and walk away) Anxiety & Stress Anger & Frustration Feelings of overwhelm can be debilitating and isolating.       3.  WHAT can we do to reduce feelings of overwhelm? Map out a plan rather than just jumping in blindly Define your goal and work backwards (figure out the steps it will take you to get there) Break up tasks into manageable chunks (15 or 20 minutes at a time is plenty) Reduce external distractions (send the kids out, pop in a podcast or listen to music) Identify your triggers  Are you trying to do a task when you are tired after a long day at work? Do you have too many distractions (i.e. little kids at home that constantly need you?) Are you trying to fit it in when you have “free time” rather than dedicate time to focus on this area? Do you lack a plan or unsure of what products will make your project go more smoothly?  Do you need an accountability partner (someone to talk it through and let you feel less alone) Take Action! Start with something simple that doesn't add stress to your life Give yourself a realistic deadline to complete it Get an accountability partner to help you through Document your progress and share with us on IG or in our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, will you please share it with a friend?! LET'S CONNECT! FACEBOOK| WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM Your Opinion Matters!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by SUBSCRIBING and listening each week.  We would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW    Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Let’s Connect!  We love hearing from you! Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post topic ideas, guest suggestions, questions, comments and photos. Of course you also connect with us on the IG or follow us on PINTEREST for some added inspiration. One more thing....before you go, click HERE to take our free clutter quiz!

Hi Friends, Today we are continuing with part 3 of our series on the 5 CLUTTER PITFALLS, and today we are talking about GUILT (something most of us are familiar with!) Guilt plays such a huge role when it comes to Emotional Clutter.  Certain personality types are more prone to feelings of guilt, like Obligers, who tend to be people pleasers, and who gain their motivation from outer accountability. REMORSE, REGRET, & RESPONSIBILITY weigh heavily for people who struggle with Emotional Clutter. 1. WHY do we feel GUILTY? Sentimental Factors:  (i.e. my kid made it) Financial Factors:  (i.e.  it cost a lot of money) Environmental Factors:  (i.e.  I don’t want to waste it) 2. HOW does our guilt manifests as CLUTTER? We often hold onto things we don’t want or use for the wrong reasons  "My Aunt Edna gave this to me for my wedding" "These shoes were so expensive" "I don't want to just throw it away" People want permission to let go.       3.  WHAT can we do to reduce feelings of GUILT? Play through the “what if” scenarios Ask yourself: What would happen if I got rid of this? Why am I keeping it? Would I miss it if it were gone? Give yourself permission to let it go Take Action! Pick 3 things that you are holding onto because of guilt and work through the process of parting with each item. (either donate, give away, recycle) Give yourself a realistic deadline to complete it Get an accountability partner to help you through Document your progress and share with us on IG or in our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, will you please share it with a friend?! CONNECT WITH US! FACEBOOK| WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM Your Opinion Matters!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by SUBSCRIBING and listening each week.  We would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW    Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Let’s Connect!  We love hearing from you! Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post topic ideas, guest suggestions, questions, comments and photos. Of course you also connect with us on the IG or follow us on PINTEREST for some added inspiration. One more thing....before you go, click HERE to take our free clutter quiz!

Today we are continuing with part 2 of our series on the 5 CLUTTER PITFALLS, and today we are talking about INDECISION. Last week we talked all PROCRASTINATION, so if you haven’t had a chance to listen to it, I encourage you to hit the pause button and go back to check it out. 5-CLUTTER PITFALL MODEL Indecision is defined as: the inability to make a decision quickly. The bigger question is WHAT causes someone to be indecisive?   1.   The most common reason of all for being indecisive – Fear of making a mistake. Making a decision means you might be wrong- and nobody likes to be wrong.   2. Fear of hurting someone's feelings. Often, making a decision means choosing one thing over another. As humans, we want to be liked and don’t want to say or do something that will jeopardize someone’s feelings towards you. We call this emotional clutter and see it all the time when it comes to gifts we’ve received. Everything from grandmas china to the ugly blouse your aunt got you for your birthday   3.   The “what if” factor. We can come up with all kinds of scenarios in our mind to convince ourselves that we need something. Indecision allows doubt to creep into our mind This fear results in paralysis by analysis (think about that tool that you once used, but is taking up space in the garage).   "People want to feel good about their decisions."   Ask Yourself? What am I afraid of? How easy is this to replace?  Is there someone else who can put this to good use? What can we do to reduce Indecision? Pick the easy stuff first If you get stuck “pass and move on” Don’t let indecision pile up (think mail) Identify your triggers: Are you trying to do a task when you are tired after a long day at work? Do you have too many distractions (i.e. little kids at home that constantly need you?) Are you trying to fit it in when you have “free time” rather than dedicate time to focus on this area? Do you need an accountability partner (someone to talk it through and give you permission to let go) Are you an obliger and need some outer accountability and struggle with keeping that appointment for yourself? If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, will you please share it with a friend?! CONNECT WITH US! FACEBOOK| WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM Your Opinion Matters!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by SUBSCRIBING and listening each week.  We would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW    Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Let’s Connect!  We love hearing from you! Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post topic ideas, guest suggestions, questions, comments and photos. Of course you also connect with us on the IG or follow us on PINTEREST for some added inspiration. One more thing....before you go, click HERE to take our free clutter quiz!

Hi Friends! Today on This ORGANIZED Life we are kicking off a series called UNPACKING THE 5 CLUTTER PITFALLS, starting with #1: PROCRASTINATION. Over the next several weeks we'll be taking a deep dive into the 5 key areas that stand in our way of progress:  Procrastination is defined as a habitual or intentional delay of starting or finishing a task despite knowing it might have negative consequences. WHY do we feel the need to procrastinate in the first place? Boring (other things you’d rather be doing) Overwhelmed (too many other things going on to focus on the task at hand, or it seems like a mountain) Lack of understanding (uncertainty) HOW do we procrastinate? Busy work (social media, TV, focusing on less important tasks) Pretend it doesn’t exist (shut the door and walk away) Pass the buck (wait or hope for someone else to do it first-think laundry, dishes, etc) WHAT can we do to reduce the urge to procrastinate? Prioritize: Make it an appointment Break it up into manageable chunks (20 min) Identify your triggers: Are you trying to do a task when you are tired after a long day at work? Do you have too many distractions (i.e. little kids at home that constantly need you?) Are you trying to fit it in when you have “free time” rather than dedicate time to focus on this area? Do you not know what to do (how to approach it? What products to buy? ) Do you need an accountability partner (someone to talk it through and give you permission to let go) Are you an obliger and need some outer accountability and struggle with keeping that appointment for yourself? Listen to the entire episode below, and let us know your thoughts inside our facebook group, This ORGANIZED Life Podcast , by email, on Instagram at @simplyborganized If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, will you please share it with a friend?! WHAT CAN I DO? → Pick an area that you are struggling and commit to finishing it. → Give yourself a realistic deadline to complete it. → Get an accountability partner (to help you through). → Document your progress (and share with us!). CONNECT WITH US! FACEBOOK| WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM Your Opinion Matters!   I am so appreciative of anyone who takes a moment to help the growth of our show by SUBSCRIBING and listening each week.  We would be so grateful if you would click the  5-star button & leave a short REVIEW    Stop feeling like a Hot Mess!  HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my witty little survival guide that helps you get to the root of your clutter. Learn about the 3 types of clutter, Physical, Emotional, and Calendar, along with how to avoid the 5 Clutter Pitfalls.  Now is the time to reclaim time, find freedom, and feel empowered from the “stuff” that is holding you back. Available on amazon, barnes & noble or wherever books are sold. Let’s Connect!  We love hearing from you! Head on over to facebook and join our group, This ORGANIZED Life where you can post topic ideas, guest suggestions, questions, comments and photos. Of course you also connect with us on the IG or follow us on PINTEREST for some added inspiration. One more thing....before you go, click HERE to take our free clutter quiz!