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74 | Getting Organized Is A Form Of Self-Care...Do You Agree or Disagree?

Today's special guest is Professional Organizer Holly Perez, owner of H.A.P. Organizing Solutions. Join us as we talk about how getting organized is a form of self-care. Holly also shares actionable tips and her own journey with getting organized. 
The term "self-care" has been a marketing buzzword lately, and it evokes mixed feelings for many, including myself. An article I found on Yahoo states that the term "self-care" has "become so big and amorphous that it can be difficult to suss out what it really is at its core and why it matters." While we didn't take the time to dig into the history of self-care and how it became so popular, we considered getting organized as a way for us to take better care of ourselves.
If you're like me, I feel at peace when I know that my environment is in order. I feel like I can breathe easier when I know I can find things quickly and easily. But if these feelings continue to elude you as they did me for many years,  know that there is always hope and help. And the bonus? You get to take care of your overall well-being by getting organized.
Are you ready to go from chaos to calm? Pop on those earbuds, friend, and join the conversation.
 
About Holly Perez:
Holly is the owner of H.A.P. Organizing Solutions. 
H.A.P. stands for multiple things: Happy and Productive, Home and Paper,  Harmonious and Peaceful, and my initials, Holly A. Perez. 
As a full-time work-from-home mom, I know the feeling of overwhelm while dealing with the everyday paper that piles up everywhere in the home office, kitchen, car, closet, and more. I offer group workshops and one-on-one sessions to help solve the problem for good. My goal is to assist you in being happy and productive, while reducing the stress and overwhelm so that you can focus on what matters most.
Connect with Holly: https://www.haporganizing.com/ 
She also has a free printable called "Self-Care Menu" for those who subscribe to her email list by clicking her website listed above.

73 | This Book Could Solve Our Paper Problems

Avalanche. Tsunami. Mountains. Oceans. Would these words accurately describe the amount of paper that we process throughout our lifetime?
Let me share a statistic used by the book I am about to introduce to you: "The average American household processes a paper stack as high as a two-story house every year." Imagine that! So maybe it's not outlandish to describe our paper as an avalanche, tsunami, etc.
Even with massive technological advances and a push for a paperless (or at least less paper) society, paper is here to stay, and it only continues to overwhelm us and our homes.
What's the solution? I am glad you asked. Listen in as I talk with you more about paper organization and THE book that could solve our paper problems, written by Lisa Woodruff called Paper Solution: What To Shred, What To Save, and How To Stop It from Taking Over Your Life.
Also, check out Episode 68 where I talked with my friend Emily Lowry about how to get your paper organized. She is certified to teach Lisa's Sunday Basket system (mentioned in the book).
 

72 | ONE Question You Need To Ask Yourself When Distractions Try To Derail Your Decluttering Project

Do you find yourself distracted even after you've scheduled a time to declutter a particular area in your home? Something that you deem more important comes up. You receive a phone call or text message that "needs" your attention. Someone needs something from you. Mind you, this happens within the short 15 minutes that you try to declutter, even just a bedside table.
My friend, you are definitely not alone on this.
No one is immune to distractions (not even a professional organizer), especially in this day and age where everything and everyone are vying for our attention. 
Take a listen to this episode as we explore an important question we need to ask ourselves when distractions come DURING our decluttering time.
 
***Grab your DECLUTTER GUIDE by clicking HERE and you will receive helpful tips and strategies to get started TODAY.***
 
Click HERE to read the blog post I referred to about defeating distraction written by Erin Pavlicek. As I mentioned, it's spiritual in nature. Don't feel like you have to share the beliefs of the writer (or mine) for the content to be useful for you. 
 
 
 

EP 71 | Closet Decluttering Tips To Help You Get Unstuck

Just imagine looking inside your closet, smiling, and loving everything you had in it. Getting dressed for work or for an event is a breeze because you can find what you need and you no longer run late. Sounds amazing, right?
Unfortunately, this is not (yet) the case for many of us. According to a survey from OnePoll, 47% of women struggle with deciding on which work outfit they should wear. The struggle is real! 
Help is on the way, my friend. My guest, Holly Moran, a Professional Organizer, will help us get started on the right foot and guide us toward a closet space we can feel good about.
Connect with Holly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyhollyhomemaker/
 
Schedule your 15-minute assessment with me HERE so we can chat about how we can work together virtually to complete that organizing project that you've been wanting to complete.
 
 
 

EP 70 | Do You Feel Like Quitting On Your Organizing Project? Do This Instead

Do you ever feel like quitting because it seems like a never-ending feat to continue decluttering and getting organized? If so, this episode is for you!
If your new year resolution or goal was to get more organized...last year in 2022...and you're still not seeing progress, listen up before you put your hands up in surrender. Quitting is not an option around here but sometimes it's okay to pause or dial down. I'm here for you either way.
Quick! Grab your guide (CLICK THE LINK BELOW), Declutter Like a Pro, to help you get started with your decluttering journey with me:
https://www.organizewithgrace.com/special-offer 
Connect with me: grace@organizewithgrace.com 

EP 69.2 // The reason why we can’t let go of stuff we no longer need, use or love and how to break free- Part 2

Join me and Dr. Jess Beachkofsky for Part 2 of our chat about why we can't let go of stuff we no longer need, use or love and how to break free.
 
Thank you, Dr. Jess for imparting your expertise and wisdom!
 
More about Dr. Jess:
 
Jess is a mom, psychiatrist, and home life strategist helping over-worked moms streamline their homes and grow helpers from their little humans. After 12 years in the military and over a decade working as a psychiatrist, (and wrangling her own chaotic home life) she's found the skills that help busy moms transform their demanding households into comfortable havens.
 
By learning how brains work and teaching kids to develop skills, hardworking moms can lead their families in working together building a homelife everyone is proud to be part of. Jess helps moms understand the WHY behind what is (and isn’t) working and learn to use brain science and insight to create home system success!
 
Click here to connect with Jess and discover your Mom Superpower: www.coachjessmd.com/quiz
 
Loving the show? Let me know at hello@organizewithgrace.com

EP 69.1 // The reason why we can’t let go of stuff we no longer need, use or love and how to break free- Part 1

Do you suspect that something keeps blocking you from letting go of stuff you no longer use, need, or love but can't quite place your finger on it? It's frustrating for you but you are ready to break through, break free and get your decluttering project done.
 
Join me and Dr. Jess Beachkofsky as she helps us explore what that "something" could be so that we can overcome it and move forward to a more decluttered life!
 
More about Dr. Jess:
 
Jess is a mom, psychiatrist, and home life strategist helping over-worked moms streamline their homes and grow helpers from their little humans. After 12 years in the military and over a decade working as a psychiatrist, (and wrangling her own chaotic home life) she's found the skills that help busy moms transform their demanding households into comfortable havens.
 
By learning how brains work and teaching kids to develop skills, hardworking moms can lead their families in working together building a homelife everyone is proud to be part of. Jess helps moms understand the WHY behind what is (and isn’t) working and learn to use brain science and insight to create home system success!
 
Click here to connect with Jess and discover your Mom Superpower: www.coachjessmd.com/quiz
 
Loving the show? Let me know at hello@organizewithgrace.com 
 
 

EP 68 // Are the random piles of paper on your kitchen counter frustrating you? Kickstart your paper organization with these actionable steps

Receipts. Legal documents. Paper bills. Magazines. Work papers. Random notes you wrote on Post-Its. Grocery lists. To-do lists. All. The. Paper.
With these ongoing incoming papers, it can really become frustrating when they pile up and you hardly know what to do with them.
We then stash them away while we hope they would disappear on their own, except, they don't and they leave us frustrated and overwhelmed.
Can you relate? I've been there too!
Join me and my guest, friend, and fellow professional organizer, Emily Lowry, as she walks us through how to tackle these papers so that you no longer have to feel stressed out, especially when you can't find that one piece of paper that you need right away.
More about Emily:
As a professional organizer, wife, and mom, Emily is here to help. She knows what it's like because she's been there too. Emily understands the mass amount of papers that enter our homes and she also has a solution that will not only bring you order and organization, but it will also help you become more purposeful, peaceful, and productive. 
 
For over 10 years, Organizing with Emily has helped busy, overwhelmed women, just like you, reclaim their homes, gain confidence, increase productivity, find peace and learn the skill of organizing. 
 
Click HERE and snag Emily's amazing (and free) paper-organizing guide
Click HERE to connect with Emily
Loving the podcast? Let me know at hello@organizewithgrace.com 
 
 
 

EP 67 // Get Organized Using The Routine Block Planning Method with Ashley Brown, Founder of Routine and Things

Do you long to establish a solid daily or weekly routine at home so that heading out the door in the morning doesn't have to be a mad rush every time or trying to get to bed on time need not be a struggle? This chat with Ashley Brown will help show you how to get started!
Ashley is a mom of two, author of the Routine Building Handbook, and owner of Routine and Things, which serves to help women get organized and into a routine so they enjoy the heck out of life. Ashley knows when women feel good, the world is better for it. She’s on a mission to see as many women as possible organize their life one routine at a time!
***Grab her planner available on October 5th by clicking here or visiting her website listed below!***
Connect with Ashley:
Website: www.routineandthings.com 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/routineandthings
Facebook: www.facebook.com/routineandthings
 
Connect with me:
Website: www.organizewithgrace.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organizewithgrace/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/organizewithgracefb 
 
 

EP 66 // 3 Mistakes You Could Be Making That Are Stopping You From Having A Decluttered Home From A Podcaster’s Perspective

Hi friends!
Is decluttering a constant struggle for you? Listen to this episode to find out how to move forward even if you still don't know where to start. I will go through 3 major mistakes I made as a podcaster and provide you with solutions to apply to your decluttering journey. 
Enjoy!
xo-Grace
Connect with me: hello@organizewithgrace.com