Today's myth is the assumption there is only one right way to organize. Surprisingly, I've even heard a couple professional home organizers believe this misconception.
On today's episode I debunk that myth and explain why there is really no one right way to organize.
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Most kids have collections. My son collects bottle caps from the beach, coins, fidget spinners, and Pokémon cards.
Do you have children that collect things? What do they collect? Maybe dinosaurs, Legos, stuffed animals, cars, shells, stickers, or bugs.
I definitely want my son to have a healthy relationship with stuff. I want to encourage him to live a simple life with a clutter-free home. BUT, I am learning that it is still very important for children (and even adults) to have collections.
On today's episode I am give you a handful of reasons as to why you should not only let your child have a collection, but why you should also encourage them to maintain it and help them to honor it.
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Episode #25: PART 1: How Can I Help My Child Let Go of Stuff?
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Today's myth is the very common misconception that only certain types of people can be organized.
Well, that's just not true.
You don't have to be an organizing whiz in order to get or stay organized. You don't have to be born with a specific gene or have a certain type of personality. ANYONE can learn how to be organized.
In today's episode I explain how organization is a skill, not just a trait.
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Today, I'm having one of those mushy-gushy-sappy-sentimental "Mommy Moments".
You see, this coming Thursday is my son's last day of 1st Grade. I honestly have no idea where the school year went!
I know it's such a cliché, but kids really do grow too fast.
On today's episode I share with you a short article written by Jim Daly who is the president of Focus on the Family. It's called "The Moments We Nearly Miss."
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Today's myth is a big one. It is a misconception we all tend to believe.
Here it is: Before you organize, you need to buy the perfect containers.
Well, that's not necessarily true. The fact is you don't always know what the perfect containers are going to be - or if you are going to even need them at all - until AFTER you organize your stuff.
On today's episode I explain what it means to organize backwards and how not to fall in that trap.
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Episode #5: Top Organizing Strategies and Secrets Revealed!
Episode #65: Do You Tend To Organize Backwards?
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A listener recently sent me a note: "CarlaRae, I really want to simplify my life, but the problem is I LOVE to shop!"
Do you relate to that statement? I know I sure do! Shopping can definitely be fun. And it can be very therapeutic. But, mindless and impulsive shopping can become a huge problem if you're not careful.
Today, we take a look at the psychology behind retail therapy and I give you some very practical strategies to help you become a more mindful shopper, so that your retail habits don't jeopardize your efforts to simplify your life.
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The myth that I debunk today is a very common misconception. It's the idea or belief that if you are a truly organized person, then your house is perfect.
Well, here's the truth (and maybe by telling you this I'm letting you off the hook): Being organized doesn't mean being perfect.
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Episode #138: Messy, Cluttered, Or Disorganized? There Is A Difference!
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