Life Organized Podcast

Ep. 55 - 5 Quick and Easy Organizing Wins

Sometimes getting organized just feels too complicated! 
We think we need routines and systems to do it right, and while I’m all about getting strategic…sometimes we just need an easy win.
In today’s episode I share 5 fast and easy ways to get organized. In just 10 minutes you can get a big win, and you can use that momentum to do even more great things in your day.
And, since I’m a coach and can’t help myself, I’m also going to let you in on a little secret about how you can create even MORE fast and easy wins in your day.
 
Show Notes: https://lifeorganizedpodcast.com/55

Ep. 54 - When It’s The Holidays

The holiday season is around the corner…and if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, resentful, or stressed out by the holiday, this is the conversation for you.
Guest Brooke Romney shares actionable takeaways to help us design a more meaningful and manageable holiday by letting go of old traditions that are missing the mark, adjusting traditions that need to evolve with our growing family, and giving ourselves permission to create a holiday that is fun for everyone – including you.
In this episode we discuss:
Ways to identify the truly meaningful traditions that our kids enjoy – so we can let go of the ones that are, well, clutter.
How to set boundaries with the expectations of extended family, and be sensitive to the needs of others without compromising your own well-being.
The importance of creating a holiday that moms enjoy too – and how to do it.
How to transform your experience of certain traditions that you haven’t loved in the past when you know how much it means to someone in your family.
How to build a positive relationship with your teens.

Ep. 53 - When You Need More Time

Life has a tendency to get full, and when that happens, we all need the same thing – more time.
In this episode I share review my time/pantry analogy, and give a real life, personal illustration of choices I am making right now so that I have more time for what matters most.

Ep. 52 - When You Want Your Kids To Be Organized, Part 2

Last week we explored the importance of having an organized culture in your family.
In today's episode we'll talk about some kid-friendly, Life Organized Tools you can start teaching your kids beginning immediately.

Ep. 51 - When You Want Your Kids To Be Organized

I know, I know…if the kids were just more organized it would save EVERYONE so much hassle. But before I give you a list of things to teach your kids, let’s talk about YOU.
The quickest way to organized kids is to pave the way yourself, because “kids will follow your example, not your advice.”
This episode is rich with ideas about how YOU can develop a family culture that is organized – and it’s so much easier than you think.
This conversation was too rich to limit to one episode, so be sure to check out episode 52 where I’ll teach you kid-friendly Happy Gal tools that can help you teach your kids how to be more organized. 
See full show notes at http://lifeorganizedpodcast.com/52-2

Ep. 50 - When You Need To Get In The Groove

We all love how it feels when life is running on cruise control. We are better able to stay on top of things, we have more time for the things we love to do, and we aren’t fighting curve balls at every turn. But life inevitably transitions into different seasons, and when that happens, we lose our groove.
Well, we can’t prevent transition, but we can have a strategy to help us get right back into a rhythm. There is one go-to strategy that will always help us spring to action and create some momentum, so we can cut through the overwhelm and see priorities clearly. And that is our favorite Happy Gal tool: Home Base.
But in this episode, we take Home Base a little further.
Sure, Home Base is invaluable in helping us keep our homes in order. But what about other parts of our lives that get out of sync? Like our family, our work, and other commitments? 
In this episode, we leverage the Home Base concept to cut through the clutter of all kinds of important areas of our lives.
Home Base = getting back into the groove quickly.

Ep. 49 - When You Don’t Have Time To Exercise

I know, I know…so many things we have to do. Dishes, laundry, run the kids around, stay on top of work and all. the. things. Who has time for exercise?
YOU DO, and in this interview with Courtney Wyckoff from Momma Strong we talk about WHY exercise is so important, and HOW you can make time for it.
You are going to LOVE the refreshing approach Courtney takes to fitness and exercise. If you are discouraged or exhausted or totally turned off by the way the fitness industry so often leaves you feeling like you’ll never measure up, you are going to love Courtney’s refreshing approach. Almost in an act of rebellion, Courtney redefines the purpose of exercise as conditioning your body so you can show up in your life with confidence, and have the strength and desire to do all the things that make you feel alive - whether that is doing a cartwheel, hiking a mountain, or getting off the lounge chair and actually swimming with your kids. It’s not about how you look, it’s about the way you feel - and Momma Strong’s customized workouts promote the kind of health that doesn’t fade as you age.
For full show notes, go to LifeOrganizedPodcast.com/49

Ep. 48 - When School Is Starting

Well, here we are, heading back into the new school year.
 
And if you’re anything like me, I bet you’re happy and sad at the same time.
 
While a schedule and routine is sounding nice right about now, the hustle of a new school year can be a little daunting.
 
So in this episode I’m giving you lots of tips to help you start your school year out right, including a fantastic metaphor that will give you a fresh take on why things feel choppy as we transition into this new season - and what you can do about it.
Check out full show notes at LifeOrganizedPodcast.com/48

Ep. 47 - When You Wonder What An Organized Life Looks Like

When I was a little girl I was terrified of dogs. That never went away as an adult, so imagine my surprise when I suddenly found myself owning a golden doodle puppy in March of 2020 - and loving it! What seemed like the most unlikely situation taught me that we never really know what our potential is.
It may feel impossible to ever achieve an organized life, but the good news is if you are here at the podcast, you have the power to do it. You wouldn’t be interested in getting organized if you didn’t have the ability somewhere within you. James Allen said “Dreams are the seedlings of potential” - and just like any seed, if we give our deepest desires some quality attention, it’s exciting to think about what we can grow into. After all, I now love my little Oakley like I love my kids. If that could happen, anything is possible - even an organized life!
An organized life is a very individual pursuit, and in this episode I ask you to consider what an organized life might look like for you. What will it mean for your relationships, your finances, your health, how you run your home, how you spend your time, and what brings you purpose and fulfillment. As you pay attention to what comes to mind, take note. These are hints of the organized life you can create.
It’s a joy to watch my clients transform their lives as they diligently chip away at the clutter - and implement tools that enhance their lives from every angle. In this episode I encourage you to “plant” the seed of something you are interested in on your calendar, and nurture the seed with action, so you, too, can live the kind of organized life you have the potential to create.
 

Ep. 46 - When You Procrastinate

Even though we can laugh about our tendency to procrastination, when we are under a deadline procrastination doesn’t feel like a joke. 
Procrastination is one time management challenge that really gets in the way of living an organized life, and in this episode we talk about two ways we can outsmart it.
In the “dark playground” of procrastination, our brain tries to convince us that a deep dive through YouTube or rummaging through the pantry is more fun than taking action, but consider what you really want. When “fun” is laced with worry, anxiety, dread, and avoidance, is it really fun? Take some time to recognize that while your brain likes the idea of avoiding a task, procrastination may not be something you actually enjoy. Notice the “fog” of fake fun rolling in, and let that alert you to the need of some quick action before procrastination takes over.
Because your brain doesn’t want to work hard, it will head straight to the “dark playground” when it feels overwhelmed and doesn’t know where to start. If you can scale your next action down to it’s simplest step, and it’s something the brain can easily do, you’ll find much more motivation to get started.
As I share in my sticky label tool, there are many approaches to procrastination and this is just two of them. For some fun and entertaining more insights on procrastination, see the Brian Reagan and Tim Urban links below.
Tools Mentioned In This Episode:
Sticker Label Analogy
Links: 
Tim Urban - Ted Talk
Brian Regan - Science Fair