Does clearing clutter in your home feel almost impossible? Does it feel like the minute you get one space organized, all the others are bursting at the seams? Professional organizer, Laurie Palau, joins us today to share why clearing clutter can feel impossible for busy moms. She shares the three types of clutter you might encounter and five clutter pitfalls to avoid.
Today we discuss…
- The three types of clutter that are getting in your way
- Why clutter starts to build up and can feel like life is “bursting”
- Finding what you need when you need it
- Why clearing clutter can feel impossible
- Five major clutter pitfalls that might impact you and your home
- Fear of getting rid of something you might need later
- The difference between how your space feels and how you want it to feel
- Why the discipline of decluttering is more important than the actual steps
- The three-step process that Laurie swears by
- Getting ideas out of your head and understanding what is really stressing you about your home
- Understanding if you have a clutter problem or a communication problem
- Living in a home when the other family members are “clutter blind”
- Choosing levels of tolerance and learning how to communicate those thresholds
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Show Notes: Why Clearing Clutter Can Feel Impossible
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Does clearing clutter in your home feel almost impossible? Does it feel like the minute you get one space organized, all the others are bursting at the seams? Professional organizer, Laurie Palau, joins us today to share why clearing clutter can feel impossible for busy moms. She shares the three types of clutter you might encounter and five clutter pitfalls to avoid.
Laurie is the author of the book HOT MESS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GETTING ORGANIZED, host of the popular weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life, and founder of Simply B Organized–a lifestyle company helping people live simply and work smarter. Her advice has been featured in national publications including Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens & The New York Times.
I am thrilled to introduce you to Laurie!
Today we discuss…
- The three types of clutter that are getting in your way
- Why clutter starts to build up and can feel like life is “bursting”
- Finding what you need when you need it
- Why clearing clutter can feel impossible
- Five major clutter pitfalls that might impact you and your home
- Fear of getting rid of something you might need later
- The difference between how your space feels and how you want it to feel
- Why the discipline of decluttering is more important than the actual steps
- The three-step process that Laurie swears by
- Getting ideas out of your head and understanding what is really stressing you about your home
- Understanding if you have a clutter problem or a communication problem
- Living in a home when the other family members are “clutter blind”
- Choosing levels of tolerance and learning how to communicate those thresholds
Are you interested in learning more about Laurie Palau?
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About Our Guest: Laurie Palau
Laurie Palau is the author of the book HOT MESS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GETTING ORGANIZED, host of the popular weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life, and founder of Simply B Organized–a lifestyle company helping people live simply and work smarter.
Her advice has been featured in national publications including Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens & The New York Times.
Her CLUTTER CLINIC™ is a nationwide live workshop that looks at different types of clutter and provides strategies to help reduce clutter and live a more organized life.
Her recent work looks at the connection between personality and clutter through the lens of the Enneagram.
Laurie founded the SBO Partner Program which is a community for Professional Organizers that offers group and individual mentorship, facilitates relationships, and supports the next generation of Professional Organizers.
Laurie is the mom to 2 grown-ish girls and lives in New Hope, PA with her husband Josh and their dog Jeter.
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About the Host: Lori Oberbroeckling
Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too!
She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.
