Life Organized Podcast

Ep. 35 - When You Need To Say No

Don’t you just hate that feeling that comes right after you say yes…when deep down you know you should have said no?
We’ve all been there. 
You already have a busy day ahead, and your sister asks you to watch her kids that afternoon.
You’ve promised the kids you’ll take them swimming, but you hear yourself telling your boss you’ll have that project completed today.
Why do we do this?!
It’s not that saying yes is bad. 
But we need an easy way to recognize when to say yes…and when to say no.
And that’s exactly what I give you in this episode. 
It goes a little something like this:
 “If I say yes to _______, I am saying no to ________”. 
In this episode we will learn this mantra well - so you can avoid that awful moment when you should have said no - but didn’t.
And great news…you can get this tip as a friendly reminder on your phone right when you need it with the free download I'm offering at LifeOrganizedPodcast.com/no. 
No more guilt. No more overwhelm. No more regret.
Just the peace of mind that comes with a well-timed no.
Links:
'Freedom To Say No' Reminder, Free
Life Organized Membership 
Bootcamp

Ep. 34 - When You Are A Mother

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it seems fitting that we reflect about motherhood.
Lots of emotion around this subject, for sure.
Motherhood is equal parts difficult and amazing, and it’s pretty easy to feel like you’re not doing it right.
But in this episode I share an experience about how I stepped into my own as a mom.
It doesn’t look the way my mom did it.
And I realize now that that’s ok.
In this episode I share a mantra that has been a game changer for me - and hopefully it will be for you, too.
So this episode is my Mother’s Day gift to you.
Whatever it is you can give is exactly what your kids need from you.
Links:
Life Organized Membership
Get Organized Bootcamp
Top 10 Tips To Get Organized Fast, Free

Ep 33 - When You Wonder What Clutter Does To You

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the clutter in your life?
I know I have. In fact, a couple of weeks ago I found myself in huge amounts of clutter because of a flood in my basement. 
It was awful! I was so overwhelmed by the mess - and as the clutter got bigger and bigger, my motivation to clean it up got lower and lower. 
Have you felt that way, too? 
In today’s episode I will talk about a very simple but effective way to get in control of the clutter in your life. 
I like to call this method “Just Take Ten” — a cool new tool that eliminates overwhelm and creates instant results. 
But that’s not all. This episode also includes some very interesting research that explains why clutter affects us in such a negative way.
Ready to Just Take Ten and get on top of some clutter? Let’s do this.
Links:
Clutter Busters
Life Organized Membership 
Bootcamp
Ep. 5 - When The Clutter Is Driving You Crazy 
Ep. 26 - When You Have Doom Piles 
 

Ep. 32 - When You Need A Little Motivation

Ever feel like you could use a little motivation? 
And I mean for anything? To cook dinner? To clean the bathroom? To get the kids to practice or do their homework? To exercise? To get up on time in the morning?
We all have a million things to do everyday, and a lot of them are pretty mundane and boring, BUT they need to get done.
So…how are you supposed to get everything done on your to-do list when you're just not 'feeling it'? 
You’re in luck. In today’s episode, I share the 3 M’s to help you build a relationship with motivation so it becomes a frequent and familiar part of your life!
Links:
Ep. 2 - When You Don't Know Where To Start
Free Wallpaper/Printout

Ep 31 - When You Want To Feel More Control Over Your Life

Um….couldn’t EVERYONE use a little more control?!
With so much happening in our lives, getting more in control can sound like a fairy tale.
But it’s not.
With a simple routine, we can stop fighting fires and feeling behind the 8 ball. We can stay on top of what needs to be done, and even make space for a few of the things we really WANT to do.
What is that routine?
Weekly planning. 
In this episode, I’ll tell you all about it!
Tools mentioned in this episode:
Weekly planning
Find a regular time for weekly planning.
Build your week around existing commitments
Incorporate tasks that you WANT to do.
Quotes:
“You either pay the price of success or you pay the price of failure, but either way you pay the price.”
Links:
Life Organized Membership

Ep. 30 - When You Don’t Want To Take The Time To Get Organized

Recently I found myself working with someone who didn’t stop soon enough to get organized. She didn’t stop the hustle and bustle of life to get her home in order. And we’re not just talking about decluttering the countertop and organizing pantries and closets... she didn’t stop in time to get her time management in order – she just kept pushing, ignoring the signs of burnout... 
Today we'll talk about a solution to all of this.
Tools Mentioned:
Small + Specific = Success
Links from this episode:
Ep. 2 - When You Don't Know Where to Start
Ep. 4 - When You Wonder How to Get It All Done
Ep. 27 - When You Want Beautiful Organization with Jen Martin of Reset Your Nest
Get Organized Fast (free)

Ep. 29 - Menu Planning With Camile Beckstrand

It’s that time of year when things get busy – maybe even too busy for family meals.
In this episode, Camille Beckstrand from Six Sisters’ Stuff shares her expert tips to help you menu plan on busy nights.
Think family mean time has to happen at dinner? Think again! Meal time is about connecting with the family, and that can happen at breakfast, lunch, and even during dessert!
In This Episode:
What to do about late-night dinners
A fantastic plan for leftovers
You know what they like to eat, but what do you love to cook?
Camille and I discuss all of this and more.
Things like...
How to make meal planning easy
Creating 'theme nights'
And how to get everyone on board for eating what's on the table 
Bon appétit.
Links:
27 Freezer Meals by Six Sisters' Stuff
10 Things You Can Do To Get Organized Fast (free)

Ep. 28 - When You Have a Pet Peeve

Life is full of annoying little pet peeves, isn’t it?
And it seems like all there really is to do is grin and bear it, because some things just don’t seem to want to go away.
But what if one pet peeve collides with another pet peeve in an inspired way?
What if pet peeves can become solutions for each other?
What if those pet peeves can actually become a win/win?
This is a fun episode where I share a lot of win/wins my clients and I have noticed when we’ve started looking for them.
So if you’re ready to put on the win/win goggles, this can be a fun game to play as you navigate the messy parts of life.
Since there's nothing we can do about a pet peeve… might as well turn it into a win!

Ep. 27 - When You Want Beautiful Organization with Jen Martin of Reset Your Nest

If you are on Instagram and you like to follow organizers, then you probably know Reset Your Nest. Jen Martin is a good friend and fellow organizer, and she has a gift that leaves me drooling – and that is how to make your organizing projects BEAUTIFUL. So today on the podcast she is answering all my toughest questions, such as:
Secret “rules of thumb” to organize beautifully
How to avoid getting stuck when picking the “perfect” container
Budget-friendly container ideas
How to maintain a beautifully organized space
And the best news?
Jen shared so many great products and ideas, I have compiled them all in a free PDF download. 
This means you can sit back and enjoy the podcast without furiously taking notes.
Believe me, this episode is a gold mine! You will fall in love with Jen – plus she has a great discount to offer any listeners who want to hire Reset Your Nest to come organize for them. Just mention the Life Organized podcast and receive $300 off a session with Reset Your Nest.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Free PDF download with all tips, products and links from this interview
Life Organized Membership
ResetYourNest.com

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.
Links: 
Clutter Busters