Life Organized Podcast

Ep. 84 - When You Want to Declutter

Ever look around your home and think, Where did all this stuff come from? Or maybe you’ve tried to declutter before, but it just feels so overwhelming that you don’t even know where to start. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone—and today’s episode is exactly what you need.
Learn about the FREE Clutter Busters program…what it is, what it isn’t, and 5 tips to help you be successful.
But because the hardest part of decluttering is actually pulling the trigger and getting it done, I’m inviting you to a Live Clutter Busters challenge April 7-10 (also FREE.)
Click the link below to get access the Clutter Busters Program, and to see how to join our live event, where you’ll have access to a private Facebook Group, get emailed daily challenges, and join us for a morning check in so we can get you excited and answer any questions.
So glad you are here! And so glad that you’re going to know exactly what to do about your clutter!
Click HERE for full show notes
Sign up for the FREE Clutter Busters Program or Live Challenge here → https://thehappygal.com/clutter-busters/
 

Ep. 83 - Tips To Wake Up Earlier

 
Do you want to make more of your mornings but just can't stop hitting the snooze button? 
 
The right tip really can make a difference.
 
I recently rediscovered early mornings after being given one simple suggestion, and I’m so on fire with how great it feels to be getting up early again that I had to share it with you.
 
So today you’re getting this magic tip that worked for me, plus some of my long standing tricks that had me getting up early most of my life. 
 
Waking up even a few minutes earlier can give you a great jumpstart to an organized day - and be a magic bullet for an organized life. So even if you’ve never been an early riser, something you hear today might finally be the tipping point that changes all of that. 
 
Click HERE for full show notes.
 
 
Feeling the spring cleaning vibes? Tired of all the clutter?
We’ve got you! Join us for a FREE live Clutter Busters event, April 7-10.
Go to http://thehappygal.com/clutterbusterslive to join.
 

Ep. 82 - Reverse Habit Hooks

 
Have you ever thought your bad habits could actually help you build better ones?
In this episode we will take a favorite Happy Gal tool – Habit Hooks – and give them a new twist that can help you get good things done in ways that will surprise you.
Click HERE for full show notes.
 

Ep. 81 - Replay of 'Ep. 10 - When You Forget To Do Things'

 
 
How many times have you forgotten to…
Start the crockpot?
Make that phone call?
Add something to the calendar?
Order that thing you needed from Amazon?
Pick up something you needed while you were at the store?
 
And what kind of problems did that cause?
 
Isn’t it the worst when simple tasks turn into roaring fires – all because you forgot to take action on them?
The key is to catch it as you think of it, and today we will talk about 3 ways you can create this habit – and what kind of thoughts you’d be wise to capture.
 
This episode is all about preventing those fires, so you can have less stress and more time for what matters most. This is what having an organized life is all about!
 
In this episode:
How to leverage an “external brain” to manage these tasks
Find the right to do list for you
The power of the mantra “Catch it as You Think of It”
When to review what you’ve written down
What kinds of tasks you should “catch”
 
Tools in this episode:
Mantra: "Catch It As You Think of It"
 
Links: 
Life Organized Membership
 
Click HERE for full show notes.  
 

Ep. 80: Replay of 'Ep. 26 - When You Have Doom Piles'

What are doom piles?
Just a fun, new, trendy term for clutter.
So yes, we are back to talking about clutter again. 
Because it just. Keeps. Coming.
 
Clutter can be tricky, and so today I’m giving you 5 new ways to fight the clutter.
Ready to kick the clutter? Dispel the doom?
 
Let’s do this.
 
LINK: https://thehappygal.com/clutter-busters/ 
 
Click HERE for full show notes. 
 

Ep. 79 - When You Need to Take a Break

 
Ever feel burned out? Or like you just can’t muster up the motivation or strength to get something done? 
 
Hobbies, relationships, jobs, habits…
 
…there are many things we say yes to, and when we start to feel some burnout, taking a break can be a good way to declutter our time.
 
But it isn’t always easy.
 
When change is looming, our brain finds lots of reasons why we should keep doing it all.
 
In this episode we will talk about the Taking a Break Decision-Making cycle.
Learn how to avoid getting stuck or spiraling in indecision - 
 
- And give yourself a chance to make a healthy change.
 
See full show notes here, to help you take a much needed break.
 

Ep. 78 - 5 Ways to Get Organized in January

 
Ready to shake off the holidays and start fresh? In this episode, I'm sharing my top 5 strategies to get organized this January - and they're not what you might expect! 
 
From a game-changing perspective on post-holiday cleanup to my professional secrets for organizing spaces that actually stay organized, you'll discover practical ways to set yourself up for success in 2025. Plus, I'll reveal the mindset shift that completely transformed how I view January. 
 
Don't miss these actionable tips to kick off your most organized year yet!
 
Mentioned in This Episode:
Clutter Busters
Organize Your Space
The Get Organized Bootcamp
 
Join the Conversation:
What are you organizing or planning this January? Share your progress on social media and tag me @jlthehappygal!
Don’t Miss Out:
Subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who’s ready to get organized!
 
Click HERE for full show notes.
 

Ep. 77 - When You Have So Much To Do

You know those days when you have so much to do you don’t know where to start?
 
Maybe it’s the holidays, or you’re going on vacation, or have a work deadline, or just a lot of life tasks pile up…
 
…This episode is for those days.
 
The solution is the 3D Mind Dump – and once you learn it you’ll wonder how you ever got along without it.
 
The 3D Mind Dump helps you get all of your tasks out of your head, onto a sheet of paper, and then filters those tasks so you can see clear priorities. You’ll know exactly where to start, you’ll cross those important things off your list, and you’ll skip all the stress and overwhelm that you typically feel on these busy days, 
 
If you’re ready to feel more on top of your life and in control of your tasks, you are going to love this episode.
Click HERE for full show notes. 
 
LINKS
The Get Organized Bootcamp - Join us for live Bootcamp January 6-10!
The 3D Mind Dump
Episode 8 - Done is Better Than Perfect
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, where you can ask questions or let us know how the 3D Mind Dump is working for you. 
https://www.instagram.com/JLTheHappyGal
https://www.facebook.com/JLTheHappyGal
 

Ep. 76 - Holiday Tips From The Happy Gal Team

 
Ever wish you had a team of organizing experts on speed dial during the holidays?
Well, now you do! Meet Jenny's brilliant Happy Gal team as they reveal their personal strategies for keeping the holiday season organized and meaningful. 
From post-holiday planning to simplified entertaining, these practical tips will change how you approach Christmas! Don't miss these genius holiday hacks from women who've mastered the art of seasonal organization.
Click HERE for full show notes.
 
LINKS
Use Evite, for invitation and guest list management.
Check out Trello. It is free, and can help you organize more than just your menus. Search up trainings in YouTube or start playing around with it on your own. This app syncs from your computer to your mobile device, and is a game-changer when it comes to organizing information.
Check out these banker's boxes, as a great option to store Christmas gifts. At the Happy Gal we love banker's boxes and have many uses for them! 
 

Ep. 75 - Declutter Your Motherhood with Rachel Nielson

 
Is motherhood feeling more cluttered than joyful?  Join me and Rachel Nielson from the *3 In 30* podcast as we discuss how to declutter your motherhood and rediscover the joy. Rachel shares her inspiring three-step process for inventorying your overwhelm, editing your expectations, and making room for what truly matters. Plus, discover the Flecks Of Gold Journal, a beautiful keepsake for cultivating daily gratitude and capturing those everyday golden moments.  Get ready to ditch the mom guilt and embrace a more joyful motherhood!
 
Click HERE for full show notes.
 
 
Links mentioned in this episode:
 
3 in 30 podcast
World-class experts, doable strategies, and heartfelt stories…all in a concise episode for the busiest moms.
 
Flecks of Gold Journal
A 3-year journal to help you feel the magic in your motherhood. Use code HAPPYGAL10 for 10% off!
 
Declutter Your Motherhood Course
A step-by-step audio course to help you inventory your overwhelm, edit your expectations, and make more room for joy. Use code HAPPYGAL10 for 10% off!