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Have you ever thought, “I’m just not an organized person”?

Maybe you’ve tried systems before. Cleaned things up once or twice. Bought the planner. Created the folders. Watched the tutorials.

And still… it didn’t stick.

In this episode, I want to show you why that experience is not a personality problem. It’s not a discipline problem. And it’s definitely not a character flaw.

There is actual science behind why clutter feels exhausting and why organization changes your focus, your confidence, and even your income.

I’m walking you through what’s happening in your brain when things feel scattered in your house, your calendar, your inbox, your downloads folder, or your business. Because once you understand the brain side of organization, everything starts to make sense.

This episode might completely change how you see clutter and how you see yourself.

And if you’ve been thinking, “I need help getting organized, but I keep putting it off,” this might be the moment you finally decide to do something about it.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why clutter raises cortisol and increases stress in your body
• How visual overload quietly drains your working memory
• What the “silent to-do list” is and why it keeps you distracted
• Why disorganization slows your decisions and focus
• How clutter affects your confidence and productivity
• The surprising connection between organization and revenue growth
• Why getting organized is not about color-coding or perfection What your brain actually needs in order to feel calm and clear again

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Do you ever feel like your business looks organized on the outside, but inside it feels reactive, cluttered, and harder than it should be?

Like your calendar is full. Your to-do list is endless. And somehow you are still not moving forward the way you expected this year?

You are not alone. And honestly, this is exactly why we created the CEO Spring Reset.

In this episode, I’m joined by Lissa and Laura as we pull back the curtain on what business clutter actually looked like for each of us and what changed when we stopped trying to manage the chaos better and started clearing it out instead.

Because most of the time it is not a discipline problem.

It is a clarity problem.

We are sharing the behind-the-scenes stories that led to this event and what happens when you finally step into your role as CEO and reset the parts of your business that are quietly draining your time, energy, and results.

If you have been feeling behind this year, stuck in reaction mode, or unsure what to focus on next, this conversation will help you see exactly where to start.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why being busy does not always mean your business is moving forward
• The hidden ways clutter shows up in your calendar and decisions
• How reactive schedules create stress even when everything looks organized
• What shifted when we stopped chasing productivity hacks and started choosing clarity
• Why stepping into your CEO role changes how you make decisions
• What the CEO Spring Reset is and how it helps simplify your business direction

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If you feel like your business would run smoother if only your home life felt more under control, this episode is going to click for you.

Today I’m talking with Jess Przulj, host of The Habit Stacking Mom podcast, about how small habit stacks can create real momentum in your day. And not in a “start over and fix everything” kind of way. In a simple, sustainable, systems-based way that actually works when life is full.

Jess shares how she rebuilt her routines during a season when she felt stuck between motherhood and entrepreneurship. Instead of trying to overhaul everything, she created tiny shifts inside her existing routines and those small changes started creating space for her business again.

We talk about why your evening routine matters more than your morning routine, how to use anchors in your day to make habits stick, and why starting at home often makes business organization easier.

If you’ve been feeling scattered, behind, or like you’re not making traction, this episode will give you a practical place to begin.

• What habit stacking actually is and how it’s different from routines
• Why starting with your home habits creates more space for business focus
• The difference between a routine and a habit stack (this alone is so helpful)
• How to identify “anchors” in your day that make habits easier to follow through on
• Why your evening routine is the best place to start when life feels chaotic
• How micro changes build sustainable momentum over time
• What to do with small pockets of time during your workday

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/160

Ever regret getting rid of something?

You know that moment.

You declutter something. You donate it. You throw it away.

And then later… You think, “Why did I do that?!”

In this episode, I’m doing something I’ve never done before on the podcast. I’m sharing a real coaching call from inside Organized Life Academy.

Marcy came to the call stuck in the purge step of organizing. She wasn’t struggling because she had too much stuff.

She was struggling because she didn’t trust herself to make the right decision.

Years ago, during a stressful move, she threw away a box of journals from high school and college. And she’s been beating herself up about it ever since.

That one moment turned into a story she carried for years.

“What if I throw away the wrong thing again?”

Sound familiar?

In this conversation, we unpack the real reason letting go can feel so scary and how the solution has less to do with your stuff… and everything to do with how you treat yourself.

Because what if the problem isn’t that you might make a wrong decision…

What if the problem is how you talk to yourself when you do?

This episode is a powerful look at self-trust, compassion, and the freedom that comes when you stop punishing yourself for past decisions.

If you’ve ever felt stuck decluttering because you’re afraid of regret, this one is for you.

• Why one past decluttering regret can stop you from making decisions today
• The surprising percentage of things we actually regret letting go of
• The hidden fear that keeps many people stuck in the purge step
• A simple mindset shift that makes decision-making easier
• How to build trust with your future self while organizing
• Why compassion for your past decisions is the key to moving forward

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/159

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In this episode, Tracy shares three powerful decluttering discoveries that recently came up inside Organized Life Academy. These insights changed how her clients think about their possessions and the role clutter plays in their homes.

You will hear a meaningful story about sentimental items and why the memory is not always in the object. Tracy also explains a powerful definition of minimalism from Joshua Becker and how removing distractions can make the things you love stand out even more.

Tracy also shares what she is currently decluttering in her own home as she rearranges rooms and simplifies her space. Along the way, she talks about the mindset shift that helps her make decisions faster and feel more spacious in her home.

Finally, you will hear a simple but powerful reframe that one client discovered. Instead of feeling like she was failing at organizing, she started thinking of organizing as testing.

If you struggle to let go of things or feel overwhelmed by clutter, this episode will help you see your belongings in a new way.

You will learn

• How sentimental items sometimes hold stories rather than real memories
• Why decluttering helps the things you love stand out
• How thinking of organizing as testing can remove pressure
• Questions to ask yourself when deciding what to keep
• A mindset shift that helps you get more done in less time

You can also learn more about Organized Life Academy and join the supportive community working together to simplify their homes.

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/158

Do you ever lay in bed mentally rehearsing 47 things you “should” be doing… and then wake up already behind?

Yep. Same.

In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to organize your mind using the same five-step system I use to organize closets, calendars, businesses, and entire lives.

Because here’s the truth: Overwhelm is not a personality trait. It’s a signal.

And when your brain feels like 47 tabs are open and one of them is playing music, but you can’t find it… It’s time to organize.

I break down my SPACE method, Sort, Purge, Assign Homes, Contain, Energize, and show you how to apply it to your thoughts, worries, projects, errands, ideas, and even those sneaky “I’m not doing enough” stories running in the background.

This is the exact process I used before heading out of town when my brain was spinning with taxes, birthdays, collaborations, podcast ideas, errands, and random worries.

If you’re overwhelmed right now, this episode is your reset button.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why overwhelm is a signal, not a failure

• How to “sort” your brain without creating more chaos

• The 4 D’s that instantly reduce mental clutter

• How to assign homes to thoughts, tasks, and even worries

• The maintenance habit that keeps your mind clear long-term

• How to refill your brain with thoughts that energize you instead of drain you

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/157

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What if getting organized wasn’t about perfection… but about peace?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with El Donna Coats — a 71-year-old pickleball champion (yes, really 🏆) and member of Organized Life Academy — who joined not because her house was a disaster… but because she wanted more clarity, more calm, and a completed Life & Death Binder.

And what happened next?

Less stress. More space. A totally different relationship with her calendar. And a granddaughter who now proudly says, “The first step to organizing is SORT.”

I love episodes like this because you get to hear what it actually looks like when someone does the work. Not perfectly. Not overnight. But consistently.

El Donna shares what shifted for her, what surprised her, and how she’s peeling back the layers of what she calls her “very, very, very big onion.”

If you’ve ever thought:

• I’m organized… I just have a lot of stuff.
• I’m a collector — that’s just who I am.
• I don’t want minimalism… but I do want less stress.
• I’m afraid to start because I might fail.

This episode is for you.

We talk about real change. The slow kind. The sustainable kind. The kind that actually sticks.

• Why “assigning a time” to tasks eliminates procrastination (even the 5-minute ones)
• The mindset shift that helped her stop fearing failure
• What it means to peel back the layers of your “onion”
• How decluttering collections can shift your identity
• Why writing down 3 wins each day rewires your thinking
• The surprising ripple effect organization has on your health goals
• How to become “company-ready” without panic cleaning for hours
• Why awareness is the real transformation happening inside Organized Life Academy

Ever feel like your brain is spiraling and you're about to drown in overwhelm?

Whether it’s a cluttered garage, a chaotic desktop, or just the swirling thoughts in your head—you’re not alone. And the good news? You can shift from stuck to in-motion in under two minutes.

In this solo episode, I walk you through one of my favorite go-to mindset tools: a two-minute reframe that pulls you out of overwhelm and back into focus. You’ll hear the story of me standing in front of a client's garage, frozen in place, and how one simple sentence changed everything—not just in that moment but in my entire approach to organizing.

This isn’t about motivation or willpower—it’s about direction. And you’ll leave this episode knowing exactly what to say to your brain the next time things feel like too much.

What you’ll learn:

• The surprising truth about where overwhelm really comes from
• A simple sentence to instantly redirect your brain
• Why your brain feels “lazy” (hint: it’s not)
• How to apply this mindset shift to paper piles, your digital files, and your chaotic thoughts
• The difference between sorting and organizing—and why starting with sorting is everything
• Why perfection is NOT required (and how to move anyway)

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/156