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

What to Do When You Feel Like You're Drowning in To-Do Lists | Ep 434


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Tired of the clutter taking over? Let’s fix that—together.If you’ve ever looked around and thought, Where did all this stuff even come from?!, you’re not alone. Life gets busy, piles grow, and suddenly, the mess feels impossible to tackle.That’s where Clutter Clinic comes in. Think of it as a judgment-free reset—where we’ll tackle the chaos together and create simple, realistic systems that actually work for your life. No perfection required.Closets, kitchens, garages, that endless stack of paper you keep meaning to deal with—we’re covering it all with strategies that make organizing easier, doable, and (dare we say?) kinda fun.✨

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Let’s be honest—most of us have a love-hate relationship with our to-do lists. One minute, they make us feel like we have our lives together, and the next, they’re an overwhelming scroll of things we should be doing but would rather ignore. Sound familiar?In this episode of This Organized Life, I’m breaking down how to transform your to-do list from a stress-inducing monster into a tool that actually works for you. I’ll walk you through five simple strategies to make your list more effective, realistic, and—dare I say—enjoyable? Plus, I’ll call out some of the most common to-do list mistakes (yes, I see you adding “make a to-do list” just to check something off).Whether you’re a busy parent juggling a million things or an entrepreneur trying to stay on top of it all, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you get stuff done without feeling overwhelmed.

Why You Should Listen:
  • You’re tired of rewriting the same unfinished tasks every week.

  • You want to feel accomplished instead of guilty when you look at your list.

  • You’re curious about the “Top Three Rule” and how it can simplify your day.

  • You need some encouragement (and maybe a little tough love) to stop overloading your schedule.

Key Takeaways:

✅ How to write tasks that are clear and actionable (no more vague “work on project” nonsense).
✅ Why prioritization is the secret sauce to a functional to-do list.
✅ The importance of being realistic with your time (because 27 tasks in one day? Not happening).
✅ How flexibility can actually make you more productive.
✅ The power of celebrating small wins—because progress is progress!

Loved this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a new one! If you found these tips helpful, share this episode with a friend who’s drowning in their to-do list too. And if you’re looking for more organization strategies, head over to simplyborganized.com for more resources!
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