When you embark on a journey of personal change – whether it be transforming your home, health, relationships, or anything in life – one of the common pitfalls is believing the idea that you are either good or bad. That you are either a success or a failure.
On today's episode, I share with you a story about a long time client of mine who got really discouraged when she had a rough few weeks at work and allowed her house to get a little messy and out of control.
The fact is, you will always have up and down days. But during those down days, don’t be too hard on yourself, and don't just give up.
Here is the key to making good changes in your life: No matter how good or bad your day is, just be sure you are always moving onward and trending upward and, therefore, always improving over time.
Imagine a traditional line graph chart of a business in growth mode… if you look at the details of the growth line, it has smaller jagged lines going up and down, but if you look at the graph as a whole, it's in the long run trending upward. Ultimately, you can grow and improve without having to be perfect every single day.
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You might have noticed in the title of for today's show it says "CarlaRae Confesses". That's because every month or so on Life Made Simple, we feature a special segment when yours truly admits to an area of my own life where I've fallen short in the whole simplicity department... certain areas of life where even I need a little extra help in.
You've probably heard me talk about this before, but long before my days of being a Professional Home Organizer, I was actually a pack rat as a child. I was completely attached to everything I owned! Everything felt special to me and I wanted to keep it all.
I'm also a recovering overachiever who used to commit to WAY more than one person could possible handle. And to this day (you can ask my husband) I still sometimes bite off more than I can chew.
The fact is, in our crazy busy world it's HARD to simplify. And there's so much psychology behind it all! While I love helping all my client's push past anything holding them back from discovering true simplicity in life, I too am on this journey as well with them. I'm learning how to navigate through all the chaos as well. I too am learning how to focus only on what really matters in my life, which of course means letting go of what doesn't really matter... and that's not always easy.
I'm not a perfectionist, I'm not a holy than thou expert. I am a student of my own teachings. We're in this together! Which is why every once in awhile we feature an episode like this one called "CarlaRae Confesses".
So what do I confess on today's episode? Well, there is one area of my life that has recently gotten a little out of hand (ok, so actually, to be honest, it's gotten really out of hand). For this past year, I've been guilty of suffering from magazine overload. I have way too many magazines!
First, I tell you exactly how I got myself into this dilemma. And the fact is I LOVE reading magazines... which means solving my problem isn't as easy as just tossing them all in the recycle bin. If you also love your magazine subscriptions, then you'll probably appreciate some of the solutions I have for you to help manage the magazines that you do love to collect, read, and keep.
But then I also going to give you some very specific ways on how I plan to, not only let go of the majority of my magazine clutter, but exactly how I plan to prevent the problem from happening again. I tell you how I plan on stopping the madness once and for all!
Do you know anyone would enjoy listening to the show? Anyone who could use a little motivation and inspiration to simplify their life? Just send them to LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com and they can check out all our previous episodes.
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When it’s time to leave the house, in the morning, when you're on your way to work, to an event, run errands, or to drop the kids off at school, do you struggle getting out the door on time? Do you feel like you’re participating in an elaborate scavenger hunt every time you need to go somewhere or get something done?
On today's "3 Minute Thursday" episode I share some tips to help you save a few minutes... and to help you save your sanity!
Want more info on how to be on time? Check out Episode #19 of Life Made Simple. In that episode, I confess to you about my own struggles with being habitually late and I give you a handful of practical solutions, tips, and techniques that I've applied to my own life that can definitely help you to be on time more often.
You should also check out the free downloadable printout I made for that episode. You can find the link for it at the bottom of my show notes or you can just text the word ONTIME (all one word with no spaces and no dashes) to 44222.
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Episode #19: "Always Late? Here's What To Do About It!"
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As a Lifestyle and Wellness Coach, and Professional Home Organizer for the last 15 years, and now as the host of this podcast show, I want to help inspire and motivate you to let go of all the clutter in your life that weighs you down. Anything and everything that holds you back from living the life that you you've always dreamed of.
I am on a mission to help individuals and families take control of their chaotic homes and schedules and find the freedom of simplicity in all areas of life. Which is why one of my well known motto's is to Have Less. Do Less. And Be More.
Unfortunately, for a lot of you, when it comes to simplifying your home, you dread the idea of going through all your stuff and sorting out things that you don't love, use, or need... which is probably why many people avoid the process of de-cluttering all together. The fact is, simplifying your life doesn't always have to be hard and tedious. What if I told you that you can actually have fun letting go of all your stuff?
How, you ask? Well... if you want a unique and enjoyable way to get rid of things cluttering up your home, why not have a party? A Swap Party! That's right, you should gather up some friends - along with all their excess stuff that they don't need - and host a fun evening of trading.
Tune in to today's episode and learn a bunch of tips on how to plan and host a successful Swap Party.
Do you know anyone would enjoy listening to the show? Anyone who could use a little motivation and inspiration to simplify their life? Just send them to LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com and they can check out all our previous episodes.
To stay updated on all our new episodes, so you don't miss any, just subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcast app you prefer to use, and of course, it's totally free. If you're new to the whole podcast world, and want more info on how to subscribe, just check out my website for some detailed information on what a podcast show is and the best way to tune in to listen. Just go to CarlaRaeArneson.com/subscribe.
Well, I'm out of time for today. Thanks so much for joining me. I'm CarlaRae and you've been listening to Life Made Simple. Bye for now!
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Free Guide: "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"
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What do you collect? Coins, baseball cards, antiques, bottle caps, beer cans, comic books, miniatures, postcards, hats, spoons, stamps, thimbles, cookie cutters, teddy bears, frogs, action figures, concert tickets, magnets, or PEZ dispensers… the list goes on and on.
Whatever the collection, in my 15 years of being a Professional Home Organizer, I’ve seen it all! Some are very valuable and worth a large chunk of change and other collections are simply for fun or nostalgia.
The question is: Where is your collection? Do you keep it buried in a box in the basement? Or, worse, is it piled all over your guest bedroom, master closet, or home office cluttering up your usable space? Either way, how can you really appreciate what you have if it’s buried or becoming a burden?
My challenge to you is to find a fun and clever way to display all or a part of your collection. It doesn’t necessarily need to be out for everyone to see. Albums of paper objects can be stored on bookshelves. If your collection is too big, consider exhibiting a few items, storing the rest, and then seasonally rotating.
Then again, maybe you’ve decided that you don’t really want those hundreds of beanie babies that you used to love so dearly, or whatever collection you have that you're not as passionate about anymore. Maybe it’s time to consider moving on and letting go. Some collections can be sold or donated. If it’s too hard to get rid of them, only keep a handful of your favorites as a keepsake and let go of the rest. No sense keeping all of them if the collection is not cherished the way it used to be.
Remember, when it comes to simplifying your home and your life, you need to focus and hang on to what really matters, and somehow let go of the rest!
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Very important, if you don't already know, this particular episode is a Part 2 to last week's show, Episode #33. If you haven't listened to that entire episode yet, go back and push play... you'll definitely not want to miss anything from Part 1!
On this week's Part 2 episode, I pick up right where we left off. I give you a bunch more tips on how to not only boost your energy physically, but also mentally and emotionally.
To stay updated on all our new episodes, so you don't miss any, just subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcast app you prefer to use. You can also go back and listen to as many past episodes as you like. And it's, of course all completely free. If you're new to the whole podcast world, and want more info on how to subscribe, just check out my website for some detailed information on what a podcast show is and the best way to tune in to listen. Just go to CarlaRaeArneson.com/subscribe. Or you can click on the link in my show notes.
Do you know anyone who could use a little energy boost today? Or do you know someone who could use a little inspiration and motivation to simplify their life? Be sure to share this podcast show with them!
Have you liked what you heard so far? If so, I would love to hear about it! If you could, please take a minute and leave the show a quick rating and review on itunes. I would appreciate it more than you know!
FREE Downloads Mentioned in this Show:
Free Nutrition Guide: "CarlaRae's Nutrition Guide"
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Previous Episodes Mentioned in this Show:
Episode #7: The Ultimate 3-Day Jumpstart to Good Health
Episode #9: Why You Must Make Personal Development A Daily Habit
Episode #23: How to Exercise Without Really Exercising
Episode #29: Be A Force For Good With Contagious Kindness
Episode #33: PART 1 - Quick Fixes To Double Your Energy
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Can you believe that it's December already?!? Seriously, where did the year go? We are in the homestretch of 2016... and 2017 is just on the horizon! I'm sure you've already started to hear a bunch about New Year's resolutions. It seems that everyone jumps on the whole New Year, New You movement. And don't worry, I'll definitely be covering that topic in the upcoming months.
I recently saw a funny quote that said, "My goal for 2017 is to accomplish the goals I had in 2016, which I should have done in 2015, because I made a promise in 2014 after planning them in 2013." Can you relate?
If you tend to cringe at the idea of making New Year's resolutions, or maybe you like them but - if you're honest with yourself - you have a hard time following through with them, then let me share an idea with you...
While we're closing out this current year and starting fresh with a new one, use this time to definitely reflect on your specific goals and intentions, but then take a step back from the list and adopt a power phrase for this season of your life.
Check out today's episode to learn why you should have a power phrase. I also give you specific examples to inspire you.
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We can try to get all the areas of our life in order (like our home, our finances, our to-dos and relationships), BUT if we don't learn how to manage healthy habits - if we don't feel good physically - how can we really enjoy our day to day life, whether we find the freedom of simplicity or not? Which is why every once in awhile we have an entire episode dedicated to your health.
On today's episode of Life Made Simple, I give you a whole bunch of quick and easy tips on how to feel good. Specifically, I give you some strategies and techniques on how to double your energy. Super easy things that you can do today, to boost your mood and help you to feel like you can conquer the world!
Some tips may seem obvious, but you may not actually be in the habit of doing them yet. And some things, you may not have even thought of before.
I actually have so much I want to talk about on this subject, that we decided to break it up into two different episodes. So first check out this week's Part 1 and then you can tune in to next week's Monday episode #35 for the rest of it.
To stay updated on all our new episodes, so you don't miss any, just subscribe on iTunes or whatever podcast app you prefer to use. You can also go back and listen to as many past episodes as you like. And it's, of course all completely free. If you're new to the whole podcast world, and want more info on how to subscribe, just check out my website for some detailed information on what a podcast show is and the best way to tune in to listen. Just go to CarlaRaeArneson.com/subscribe. Or you can click on the link in my show notes.
Do you know anyone who could use a little energy boost today? Or do you know someone who could use a little inspiration and motivation to simplify their life? Be sure to share this podcast show with them!
Have you liked what you heard so far? If so, I would love to hear about it! If you could, please take a minute and leave the show a quick rating and review on itunes. I would appreciate it more than you know!
Links Mentioned in this Show:
Free Guide: "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"
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Previous Episodes Mentioned in this Show:
Episode #7: The Ultimate 3-Day Jumpstart to Good Health
Episode#23: How to Exercise Without Really Exercising
Episode #9: Why You Must Make Personal Development A Daily Habit
If you're listening to this episode on the day that it was released, then you know today is December 1st. Thanksgiving has passed, and it's now time to officially dive into the Christmas holiday season! And I know for some of you out there, you took that dive somewhere in the beginning of November.
It seems like these days, people get so excited about Christmas they just can't help themselves... the Christmas lights down our street keep popping up sooner and sooner each year. And for some of you, your decorations from last year have yet to come down. But ya know, to each his own!
On today's episode I give you a little inspiration to de-clutter and clean out your Christmas decorations. And keep in mind, even if you and your family don't celebrate the Christmas holiday, you can still apply these tips to pretty much any holiday throughout the year!
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