327. How To Be Awesome At Organizing Your Space So Your Life is Organized
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Common examples: clothes that no longer fit your lifestyle, kitchen gadgets you “might need someday."
-The Weight of Keeping Things "Just In Case"
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The emotional burden of storing, organizing, and maintaining stuff “just in case.”
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Letting go frees up not just space, but time, clarity, and energy.
-Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset
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The evolved mindset says: “I’ll be okay without this.” If I really need it, I’ll figure it out. So many things we hold onto are a $10 pickup if we need it again
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Purging is not wasteful — it’s trusting yourself and your future.
-Ask Yourself: What Are Your Dave & Buster’s Cards?
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What am I holding onto that no longer adds value?
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What items feel more like obligation than joy?
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-Purge with Purpose — and Peace
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Tips for letting go:
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Make it a celebration, not a chore.
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Donate or re-home items to someone who needs them.
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Keep only what aligns with your current season of life.
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-The Clarity of Organized Space = Organized Life
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Organizing your space creates calm, energy, and creativity.
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When everything has a place, your brain gets a break.
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It’s less about perfection, and more about flow and freedom.
-Don’t Carry Dead Weight
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Back to the Ziploc baggie — “it looked like it held value, but it was just weight.”
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Look at your physical spaces with fresh eyes.
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Find the freedom and confidence that comes from letting go.
Why an Organized Home = An Organized Life
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Mental Clarity & Emotional Lightness – Clutter creates mental overwhelm. When your space is clean, your mind feels clear and focused.
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Saves Time & Energy – No more wasting time searching for things! You can use that energy for creativity, work, or self-care.
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Boosts Productivity & Motivation – A structured space helps you feel in control and more motivated to tackle tasks.
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Reduces Stress & Anxiety – Studies show clutter increases cortisol (stress hormone). A tidy home means a calmer mind.
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Encourages Healthy Habits – An organized kitchen makes healthy eating easier; a tidy workspace boosts efficiency.
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Better Sleep & Relaxation – A clean bedroom promotes deeper, more restorative sleep.
Unique Summer Cleaning Ideas
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Declutter by Energy Zones – Organize based on how a space makes you feel. If a room feels “heavy,” reassess what’s in it.
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Reverse Spring Cleaning – Unload drawers as if you’re moving, then only put back what you truly love or need.
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“One-Touch” Rule – When tidying, make sure each item you pick up is immediately put where it belongs.
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Seasonal Reset Box – Place items you’re unsure about in a box. If you don’t use them in 3 months, donate them.
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Declutter with Music & a Timer – Set a 30 minute timer & play loud music and go!
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The “Why Do I Own This?” Test – Ask yourself if each item serves a purpose or brings joy. If not, let it go!
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Detox Your Digital Space – Clean up emails, files, and phone apps to declutter your mind.
I hope this episode inspires you to see organization as a form of self-care rather than a chore. And helps you focus on what you’re carrying around that you think serves you but is actually heavy dead weight.