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If you're struggling with clutter, or looking for simple tips to simplify your life, you're in the right place. Our podcast is where everyday folks and professional organizers go for inspiration on what it takes to live an organized life. New episodes released every Monday & Thursday! If you're interested in working with us visit: https://simplyborganized.com/
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Get fresh tips from budget decorating guru, Betsy Helmuth. Each episode is packed with secrets the other pros don't want you to know and with answers to your burning design questions. Betsy owns Uploft Interior Design and has been featured on DIY Network, NBC's "Today Show", HGTV, Lifetime, and more. She penned the best-selling book, Affordable Interior Design. Helmuth has shared her affordable design advice and step-by-step approaches with millions through live workshops, her design book, g ...
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Today’s tip of the week is the 2 minute rule: If you can do something in 2 minutes or less, do it rather than procrastinating. Simple tasks like opening the mail, putting the dishes in the dishwasher, hanging up your coat, folding the blanket on the couch-are little wins that have a larger impact. You’ll learn: 0:00 – Introduction & Welcome 1:16 – …
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Today I am joined by Dr. Sharon Saline, a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, teens, adults and families living with ADHD and neurodivergence.I invited her on the show today to talk about the role of Procrastination specifically as it relates to ADHD. You’ll Learn: Understanding ADHD and Neurodiversity: 3:08 Overcoming P…
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Today’s episode is all about being neighborly and its connection to organization. Inspired by a recent sermon, I want to share three key points that stood out to me. Here’s your tip of the week: Reflect on how you can be neighborly in your own life. Offer to share, reach out before making unnecessary purchases, and engage in small acts of neighborl…
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Betsy Helmuth recaps last week's episode before diving into Feng Shui tips for summer, focusing on incorporating the earth element. She shares advice on simplifying your space by removing one item and enhancing the love for your home's center. A brief sponsor message from Affordable Interior Design follows. Betsy then provides design strategies for…
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We are back today with another one of your questions, and this one is from a fellow professional organizer! Joining me is Tink Rainbow (cool name, right?) Tink is the founder of Clean House, a full service PO company outside of Philadelphia. Tink had 2 questions for me today: How Did I Start This Organized Life Podcast? What Advice Do I Have For A …
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Life gets busy, and we often struggle to find time for ourselves, let alone others. But it's crucial to make time for those who truly matter. Sure, having friends for spontaneous hangouts is great. But there's something magical about rekindling old friendships from different times in our lives. It might seem daunting to reach out after so long, but…
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Think back to a time when you felt completely out of control. Maybe you lost your job, or your boyfriend broke up with you, or someone you love was facing an illness. When life gets out of hand we often feel a loss of control resulting in chaos, anxiety, frustration. Organizing provides a sense of security and preparedness in a world that is otherw…
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Last week, we talked about the importance of making time for reading. This week, we're diving into the topic of exercise and movement. We understand that finding time for fitness can be a challenge, but it's all about replacing activities that don't add value. You don't need an expensive gym membership or hours of workouts. Even small pockets of ti…
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We’re diving into a topic that's close to my heart and crucial for many families: time management tips for teens with ADHD and autism. I received a heartfelt question from a mom with a 15-year-old daughter who’s potentially dealing with autism and ADHD. With high school around the corner, they're looking for resources to help manage her time better…
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What's on your to-be-read pile? If you're like most of us, life is hectic, your TBR pile is endless, and finding time to read is a struggle. If that sounds familiar, you'll want to tune into this week's tip. I'll be talking about why reading is so good for your mental well-being and personal growth. Plus, I'll share some practical tips on how to ca…
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How many times have you felt overwhelmed with life and despite how hard you try, you just feel stuck. If you can relate, you are not alone-trust me on this one! Joining me today on This Organized Life is Kate House, Behavior Change Specialist and host of the Live By Design Podcast. Kate teaches women who feel stuck and overwhelmed achieve their per…
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This week’s tip is all about using family shared calendars. Using Calendar apps can enhance our organization and communication, and helps reduce conflicts and brings peace to our homes. You'll Learn: 2:25 The Importance of Family Calendars 5:27 Involving Kids in Planning the Family Schedule 8:48 Increasing Family Communication 11:29 Utilizing Apps …
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We’re back with another Ask An Expert question from our TOL community! Joining me is Jenn Fredeman, a mom of 3, who works part-time, and is looking for strategies on how to stay organized while she plans her parents 70th birthday party. In this episode you'll learn: 0:02 Introduction to Ask an Expert 2:09 Setting the Foundation for Party Planning 5…
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This week’s tip is all about creating a monthly budget. Being intentional about our finances can help us gain control and make better decisions. Just like organizing our physical spaces, budgeting can help us avoid unnecessary stress and regain financial control. You'll Learn: 1:02 The Importance of a Monthly Budget 4:01 The Connection Between Mone…
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If you struggle with getting organized or find it hard to motivate yourself to tackle the clutter in your home, this is the episode for you. Today we are talking about 5 roadblocks that often hold us back from dealing with the disorganized parts of our lives. I refer to them as The 5 Clutter Pitfalls (you can read all about them in Chapter 8 of my …
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With Summer in full swing, it’s time to make sure your passport is up to date!Think of your passport as a safety net. No travel plans right now? Doesn't matter. Life loves to throw curveballs and that passport might come in handy. 0:00 Introduction 2:23 Passport Renewal Reminder 5:45 Importance of Passport Accessibility 7:36 Checking Passport Expir…
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Today we’re talking about a topic that impacts thousands of folks-what to do if you inherit your parents’ stuff. Most of us are busy trying to reduce our own clutter, let alone make decisions and navigate the burden of guilt that often comes with inherited items. Joining me today is Melinda Rizzo, journalist, author, and someone who has been on the…
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Summer Fun often means road trips and outings that have us spending extended time in the car. Today’s tip is to create a Summer Car Kit. This kit should include all the essentials you might need for summer activities and emergencies. You’ll learn: 0:00 Introduction 2:35 Creating a Summer Car Kit 3:30 Choosing the Right Organizing Solutions 4:24 Sel…
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Have you ever wondered how to get your kids involved in sorting and decluttering their stuff? We’re diving into how we as parents can teach our kids some basic organizing skills as we shift into summer. You’ll Learn: (2:16) Importance of Teaching Organizational Skills to Kids (6:09) Decluttering Kids’ Clothes (7:42) Involving Kids in Decluttering T…
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Hi Friends, I hope you’re downshifting into summer mode (I know I am!) and if you’re kiddos are still in school, I’m sure the finish line is within sight! One of the things that I frequently talk about is consistently going through school papers, but as with most good intentioned plans, LIFE HAPPENS. Often, the path of least resistance is to procra…
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Hi Friends, We’re kicking off our Ask An Expert monthly series with a question from our TOL community! Joining me is Dani Cooper, a mom of 3, from Kansas City, who is also an Enneagram Coach and Enneagram 1 (also known as the Perfectionist). Dani’s question is something that I hear often: “How do I stop telling myself that I’m messy and that my hou…
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