HOME PRODUCTS DISPLAY BOARDS BLOG PODCAST DOWNLOADS Home > organized.life Home > Podcasts Podcasts Welcome to Keeping You Organized - the weekly podcast that gives you practical ideas for getting and staying organized. Each week Keeping You Organized brings you the best organizing tips, advice, and behind-the-scenes stories from the top organizing professionals across the U.S.A. Preview The Latest Episode Subscribe Here Click Here to Listen Or Watch The Full Episode Get Email Notifications Podcast Archive Podcast 278: How to Make Habits Stick Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses changes you can make and the small steps to help break a habit or to make a new one stick. Podcast 221: Living with Less Professional Organizer Kathy Vines discussing the concept of Living with Less and what we can do to achieve it in our lives. Podcast 248: Decision Fatigue - Part 1 Professional Organizer Perri Kersh discusses Decision Fatigue and her ten rules to live by to help conquer it. Podcast 167: Five Organizing Challenges and How to Overcome Them - Part 1 Professional Organizer Linda Samuels discusses the top five organizing challenges heard from clients and the unique ways to try to handle them. Podcast 120: Organizing Your Life Documents Professional Organizer Julie Ulmer discusses the importance of having documents prepared and a unique tool to help with the process. Podcast 289: Goal Setting versus Resolutions Professional Organizer Deb Cabral tells us why it is better to set goals rather than make resolutions. Podcast 303: Keeping Organized During A Life Transition Podcast 302: Real Organizing for Real Life Professional Organizer Amy Tokos discusses real organizing for real life Podcast 301: How to Organize and Manage Remote Teams Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont talks about how to effectively manage and organize a remote team. Podcast 300: Setting and Celebrating Big Goals Professional Organizer Linda Samuels talks about how to set and celebrate big goals. Podcast 299: Taking Care of Yourself Before You Get Organized Professional Organizer James Lott, Jr. talks about a life-changing event that taught him how he needed to take care of himself before he helped others get organized. Podcast 298: How To Organize a Diet Professional Organizer Maria Gracia talks about what it takes to organize a diet for success. Podcast 297: Five Tips to Deal with Overwhelm Professional Organizer Angie Hyche talks about the feeling of being overwhelmed and how to help kick that feeling and stop procrastinating. Podcast 296: The Upbeat, Organized Home Office Professional Organizer and author Darla Demorrow discusses your home office, how to make it work for you, and how to re-purpose what you have to make it the best it can be. Podcast 295: How Routines Help When You Work from Home Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses routines and working from home and why it's important to keep and enhance your daily rituals. Podcast 294: Everyone is Home - Now What? Professional Organizer Perri Kersh talks about family members suddenly being home during the day (along with their stuff!) and how to adjust to the new normal. Podcast 293: Ways to Stay Calm and Cope During a Crisis Professional Organizer Linda Samuels discusses way we can help ourselves remain calm during uncertain times. Podcast 292: Working At Home for the First Time Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka talks about people working from home for the long haul for the first time and what to expect and how to properly prepare. Podcast 291: Productivity While Working from Home Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses how to remain productive while working from home but also knowing when to shut work off. Podcast 290: Organizing for Empty Nesters Professional Organizer Perri Kersh talks about the new or soon-to-be "empty nest" and how to start looking differently at your stuff and your space now that the children are out of the house. Podcast 287: Setting Goals for People with ADHD - Part 2 Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses goal setting for people with ADHD and why a word of the year could be helpful in achieving your goals. Podcast 287: Setting Goals for People with ADHD - Part 1 Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses goal setting for people with ADHD and why a word of the year could be helpful in achieving your goals. Podcast 286: Why We Are Bad at Estimating Time Professional Organizer Cris Sgrott discusses the mistakes we make when estimating time and how to get ourselves to be more aware of time and how long things actually take to get done. Podcast 285: How to Organize A Home Office Professional Organizer and author Darla DeMorrow talks about the rights and wrongs to a home office, gives us quick tips on how to make them more efficient, and gives a shout out to her latest book! Podcast 284: Preparing Your Home for Holiday Entertaining - Part 3 Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses getting your home ready for guests this holiday season. What to look for, what not to do, and how to stay stress-free! Podcast 283: Preparing Your Home for Holiday Entertaining - Part 2 Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses getting your home ready for guests this holiday season. What to look for, what not to do, and how to stay stress-free! Podcast 282: Preparing Your Home for Holiday Entertaining - Part 1 Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses getting your home ready for guests this holiday season. What to look for, what not to do, and how to stay stress-free! Podcast 281: How to Organize a Business Launch - Part 2 Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas discusses how to get started and what to do when you have a big idea for a new business. Podcast 280: How to Organize a Business Launch - Part 1 Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas discusses how to get started and what to do when you have a big idea for a new business. Podcast 279: Small Changes for Big Results Professional Organizer Amy Rehkemper gives us small changes that make for "quick wins" when getting and staying organized. Podcast 277: What's a Picture without a Story? Professional Organizer Hazel Thornton joins us to talk about genealogy and the organizing that comes with it and how having a story can make things a lot more interesting. Podcast 276: Five Ways to Prepare for Your Organizing Success Professional Organizer Linda Samuels talks about getting your mind set for success when it comes to organizing. Podcast 275: Learning to Say No Professional Organizer Angie Hyche talks about extra, unwanted clutter, both physical and mental; and the importance of learning to say no. Podcast 274:The Importance of Achieving Work/Life Balance Professional Organizer Amy Vance discusses prioritizing, planning, and getting a feel for what to delegate in order to achieve work/life balance. Podcast 273: Organizing Kids Artwork Professional Organizer Seana Turner helps us organize the loads of incoming kids artwork and how to display, store, and archive it. Podcast 272: Organizing Beyond the Dorm Room Professional Organizer Leslie Josel shares her favorite tips and products for keeping college students (and their stuff) organized. Podcast 271: The Myth of Multitasking Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont talks about myths in multitasking, how to handle the temptation, learning to say no. Podcast 270: A Different Way to AID Your Organizing Professional Organizer Nacho Eguiarte talks about the acronym AID and how it pertains to organizing. Podcast 269: Getting Organized During Life Transitions Professional Organizer Chris Sgrott gives tips and advice on how to get organized during a transition in life. Podcast 268: The Connection Between Productivity and Leadership Professional Organizer and coach Ellen Faye dives in and dishes on how leadership plays a vital role in productivity and getting the systems in place to make sure everyone is on the same page. Podcast 267: Organizing Your Car - Part 2 Professional Organizer Angie Hyche explains the essentials to keep in the car and what to toss (and what not to do with certain items!). Podcast 266: Organizing Your Car - Part 1 Professional Organizer Angie Hyche explains the essentials to keep in the car and what to toss (and what not to do with certain items!). Podcast 265: Five Tips for a More Productive Day Professional Organizer Elva Fonseca gives tips on staying more productive and the importance of time blocking. Podcast 264: Essential Lists for Organized Travel - Part 2 Professional Organizer Julie Bestry discusses travel and how to NOT be listless. Her five essential lists will make you stop and think before packing your bags. Podcast 263: Essential Lists for Organized Travel - Part 1 Professional Organizer Julie Bestry discusses travel and how to NOT be listless. Her five essential lists will make you stop and think before packing your bags. Podcast 262: Helping Students Get Their Homework Done Certified Organizer Coach Diane Thomson shares five essential tips on how to help students get their homework done. Podcast 261: Simple Paper Management Professional Organizer Darla DeMorrow discusses her work with Habitat for Humanity and how a simple file system is all you need. Podcast 260: Be Your Own Super Hero - Part 2 Professional Organizer Janine Sarna-Jones talks about overcoming obstacles, negative talk and self-doubt to become the best version of yourself. Podcast 259: Be Your Own Super Hero - Part 1 Professional Organizer Janine Sarna-Jones talks about overcoming obstacles, negative talk and self-doubt to become the best version of yourself. Podcast 258: Getting Organized with Humor Professional Organizer Julie Ulmer shows the light-hearted side of organizing and how bringing humor to the situation can help ease some pain that may be there. Podcast 256: Five Tips for Enhancing Professional Etiquette - Part 2 Productivity & Efficiency Consultant and Trainer Deb Cabral discusses the do's and don'ts when it comes to professional etiquette. Podcast 256: Five Tips for Enhancing Professional Etiquette - Part 1 Productivity & Efficiency Consultant and Trainer Deb Cabral discusses the do's and don'ts when it comes to professional etiquette. Podcast 255: The Signals For Change Part 2 Professional Organizer Linda Samuels shares 10 signals to recognize when it is time to make a change. Podcast 254: The Signals For Change Part 1 Professional Organizer Linda Samuels shares 10 signals to recognize when it is time to make a change. Podcast 253: Creative Re-use in Organizing Professional Organizer Gayle Goddard talks about possessions that are hard to part with and a unique way of donating them to ensure they'll be put to good use in the future. Podcast 252: Getting Organized with Evernote Professional Organizer Todd Allan joins us to talk about the Evernote app and the great things it can do to keep you organized. Podcast 251: The Challenges of Downsizing for Baby Boomers Professional Organizer Eileen Bergman discusses the hurdles baby boomers and their parents undergo when facing the reality of downsizing. Podcast 250: Deciding to Decide Professional Organizer, coach and consultant Lisa Montanaro discusses decisions, indecisiveness and why it's important to make a decision, even if it may be the wrong one. Podcast 249: Decision Fatigue - Part 2 Professional Organizer Perri Kersh discusses Decision Fatigue and her ten rules to live by to help conquer it. Podcast 247: Overcoming Perfectionism in Organizing Professional Organizer Janine Adams talks about how to move past perfectionism in order to get organized. Podcast 246: Getting Organized to Sell Your Home Professional Organizer and Home Stager Sarah Karakaian discusses the to-do's and not to-do's when preparing to sell your home. Podcast 245: The Mindset of Accomplishment Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas talks about accomplishments and successes and how they look different to every individual. And how to look at your accomplishments in a new light! Podcast 244: Get More Done with ADHD – Part 2 Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses how to stay productive and get more done when you have ADHD. Podcast 243: Get More Done with ADHD – Part 1 Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses how to stay productive and get more done when you have ADHD. Podcast 242: How to Organize an Office in a Small Space Professional Organizer Amy Tokos talks using her kitchen as her home office and how to make a small (or shared) office space fit your needs. Podcast 241: Productivity Under Pressure Professional Organizer Kathy Vines discusses the steps and four tools to help you conqueror productivity while under pressure and how to refocus on the positive vs. negative. Podcast 240: How to Manage a Move with a Cluttered Home - Part 2 Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses moving and how to handle a move if your home is cluttered. Podcast 239: How to Manage a Move with a Cluttered Home - Part 1 Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses moving and how to handle a move if your home is cluttered. Podcast 238: Uncover Usable Space for Your Kitchen Professional Organizer (and former chef) Julie Ulmer takes us into a small kitchen and discusses everything from storage to cutting boards. And answers that age old question: Do I really need this?? Podcast 237: How to Increase Your Customer Service and Productivity Using Word Choice Professional Organizer Laura Kavinski looks into the word choices and phrases we use and how to adjust them to be better communicators in business and at home. Podcast 236: Five Frightful Foes Our special Halloween episode and Seana Turner talks about the Five Frightful Foes when organizing and how to side step them or help avoid them all together. Podcast 235: Organizing Your Business Papers - Part 2 Lisa Woodruff from Organize365.com discusses setting up a "Friday Business Box" to organize your business papers and what each file in the box represents. Podcast 234: Organizing Your Business Papers - Part 1 Lisa Woodruff from Organize365.com discusses setting up a "Friday Business Box" to organize your business papers and what each file in the box represents. Podcast 233: Optimize Your Energy to Increase Your Productivity Debbie Rosemont discusses work life harmony and using the SAVERS acronym for getting into the correct mind set to start your day off right. Podcast 232: The Container Concept Professional Organizer Angie Hyche introduces The Container Concept and how it can work for you. Podcast 231: How to Get Organized By Understanding Yourself Professional Organizer James Lott discusses the five personality types and how to address and understand them when beginning to get organized. Podcast 230: Sort and Succeed Professional Organizer Darla DeMorrow discusses her newest book Sort and Succeed and what makes this organizing system different from others. Podcast 229: Ten Ways that I Learned to Let Go - Part 2 Professional Organizer Linda Samuels clears out the house she grew up in and goes through almost 60 years of memories. In this podcast she discusses some steps she took to help her let go. Podcast 228: Ten Ways that I Learned to Let Go - Part 1 Professional Organizer Linda Samuels clears out the house she grew up in and goes through almost 60 years of memories. In this podcast she discusses some steps she took to help her let go. Podcast 227: Happy Home = Happy You Professional Organizer Sandra Lane discusses two types of clutter and how it affects your well being at home. She also touches on how to address the clutter with the Three A System. Podcast 226: The Power of When - Part 2 Professional Organizer Cris Sgrott discusses points in the book "The Power of When" and how that ties into time management and organizing. Podcast 225: The Power of When - Part 1 Professional Organizer Cris Sgrott discusses points in the book "The Power of When" and how that ties into time management and organizing. Podcast 224: Three Reasons You Need Your Important Documents Together TODAY Professional Organizer Annette Adamska discusses the importance of keeping certain personal documents together and the reasons you should have them accessible now. Podcast 223: How to Protect Your Time Professional Organizer Helene Segura discusses protecting your time and the importance of personal vs. non personal priorities. Podcast 222: Why You Are Failing at Getting Organized Professional Organizer Sarah Karakain discusses the 5 W's and one H and why you are failing at your attempt at organizing. Podcast 220: Behind the Scenes of an Organizing Business - Part 2 Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas takes us behind the scenes of an organizing business and what it takes to get started and to keep it going. Podcast 219: Behind the Scenes of an Organizing Business - Part 1 Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas takes us behind the scenes of an organizing business and what it takes to get started and to keep it going. Podcast 218: Organizing Families - Part 2 We talk with Professional Organizer Amy Tokos about keeping families organized and the importance of family meetings and one key thing that could help save your grocery shopping headaches! Podcast 217: Organizing Families - Part 1 We talk with Professional Organizer Amy Tokos about keeping families organized and the importance of family meetings and one key thing that could help save your grocery shopping headaches! Podcast 216: Maximizing Your Talent - Part 2 Professional Organizer Jan Lehman discusses finding the right candidate for the open position within your organization. Tips on how and what to look for in the perfect candidate. Podcast 215: Maximizing Your Talent - Part 1 Professional Organizer Jan Lehman discusses finding the right candidate for the open position within your organization. Tips on how and what to look for in the perfect candidate. Podcast 214: How to Use an Accountability Partner as a Productivity Tool - Part 2 Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses why an accountability partner can be a great thing for productivity and how to go about choosing a partner. Podcast 213: How to Use an Accountability Partner as a Productivity Tool - Part 1 Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses why an accountability partner can be a great thing for productivity and how to go about choosing a partner. Podcast 212: How to Organize and Store Everyday Items – Part 2 Professional Organizer Seana Turner discusses the forgotten "common, everyday items" that need a place to stay in your home. Podcast 211: How to Organize and Store Everyday Items – Part 1 Professional Organizer Seana Turner discusses the forgotten "common, everyday items" that need a place to stay in your home. Podcast 210: How to Get Organized for A Test or Exam - Part 2 Professional Organizer Leslie Josel discusses unique ways to study for exams and how to study to comprehend, not just memorize. Podcast 209: How to Get Organized for A Test or Exam - Part 1 Professional Organizer Leslie Josel discusses unique ways to study for exams and how to study to comprehend, not just memorize. Podcast 208: Decluttering for Spring Cleaning Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses the decluttering that needs to happen before you can dive into Spring Cleaning and where is the most important place to start. Podcast 207: Sunday Basket Organizing Part 2 Professional Organizer Lisa Woodruff talks about her invention "The Sunday Basket" and how it helps keep you organized while saving you hours of time during the week. Podcast 206: Sunday Basket Organizing Part 1 Professional Organizer Lisa Woodruff talks about her invention "The Sunday Basket" and how it helps keep you organized while saving you hours of time during the week. Podcast 205: How to Overcome the Anxiety of Getting Organized Professional Organizer Julie Ulmer discusses the different forms of anxiety that may come along with organizing and how to manage or overcome them. Podcast 204: How to Get Organized When You Have an Extended or Chronic Illness - Part 2 Professional Organizer Julie Bestry discusses organizing yourself or someone else who suffers from an extended or chronic illness. Podcast 203: How to Get Organized When You Have an Extended or Chronic Illness - Part 1 Professional Organizer Julie Bestry discusses organizing yourself or someone else who suffers from an extended or chronic illness. Podcast 202: The Three Blocks to Success - Part 2 Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant Lisa Montanaro discusses the three blocks to success and how to overcome them. Podcast 201: The Three Blocks to Success - Part 1 Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant Lisa Montanaro discusses the three blocks to success and how to overcome them. Podcast 200: Organizing Seniors - Part 2 Professional Organizer Joanna Laws discusses organizing seniors and the do's and don'ts when trying to downsize. Podcast 199: Organizing Seniors - Part 1 Professional Organizer Joanna Laws discusses organizing seniors and the do's and don'ts when trying to downsize. Podcast 198: The 12 Days of Organizing Tips - Part 2 Top professional organizers give great advice as part of our 12 Days of Organizing Tips program. Podcast 197: The 12 Days of Organizing Tips - Part 1 Top professional organizers give great advice as part of our 12 Days of Organizing Tips program. Podcast 196: How to Prepare for an Emergency - Part 2 Professional Organizer Ellen Delap talks about Hurricane Harvey, the devastation it caused her hometown of Houston and how people can be more prepared for natural disasters. Podcast 195: How to Prepare for an Emergency - Part 1 Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap talks about Hurricane Harvey, the devastation it caused her hometown of Houston and how people can be more prepared for natural disasters. Podcast 194: Could You Be a Hoarder? Professional Organizer Julie Ulmer discusses the "bandage" that has been put on hoarding in the recent years and ways to tell if you are a hoarder or a collector. Podcast 193: How to Stay Organized in the Cloud - Part 2 We've been using "the cloud" for years; we just never knew it! Darla DeMorrow explains how today's use is different. Podcast 192: How to Stay Organized in the Cloud - Part 1 We've been using "the cloud" for years; we just never knew it! Darla DeMorrow explains how today's use is different. Podcast 191: Declutter for Success - Part 2 The second part of our program where Success Coach Terri Savelle Foy talks about the benefits of decluttering and how they help you become successful Podcast 190: Declutter for Success - Part 1 Success Coach Terri Savelle Foy talks about the benefits of decluttering and how they help you become successful Podcast 189: Quick Wins with Decluttering Julie Ulmer from Minding Your Manor gives quick tips on decluttering in a hurry and how to deal with some of the overwhelm that comes with it. Podcast 188: How to Organize Your Business Travel Part 2 Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses prepping for business travel and what to do once you are there. Podcast 187: How to Organize Your Business Travel Part 1 Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses prepping for business travel and what to do once you are there. Podcast 186: Photo Organization Part 2 Certified Professional Organizer Darla DeMorrow talks about how to get your photos organized in a simple and efficient way. Podcast 185: Photo Organization Part 1 Certified Professional organizer Darla DeMorrow talks about how to get your photos organized in a simple and efficient way. Podcast 184: Season Four Highlights We flashback to some of the best tips and highlights from season four. Podcast 183: The 4 Phases of an Organized Life Part 2 Professional Organizer Lisa Woodruff describes the 4 phases of life and how to get organized in each. Podcast 182: The 4 Phases of an Organized Life Part 1 Professional Organizer Lisa Woodruff describes the 4 phases of life and how to get organized in each. Podcast 181: Back to School Show and Tell Part 2 Part 2 of our discussion where Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka does a show and tell presentation of ideas on how to get organized for back to school. Podcast 180: Back to School Show and Tell Part 1 Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka does a show and tell presentation of ideas on how to get organized for back to school. Podcast 177: Getting Your Most Important Work Done - Part 2 Professional Organizer Jan Lehman discusses your most important work during the day and how email management can help in achieving success. Podcast 176: Getting Your Most Important Work Done - Part 1 Professional Organizer Jan Lehman discusses your most important work during the day and how to ensure it gets done with very little interruption. Podcast 175: Organizing Your Work Space in a Short Amount of Time - Pt. 2 Professional Organizer Aimee Olson discusses organizing your work space in a short amount of time and what personal items do you really need to keep? Podcast 174: Organizing Your Work Space in a Short Amount of Time - Pt. 1 Professional Organizer Aimee Olson discusses organizing your work space in a short amount of time and what personal items do you really need to keep? Podcast 173: The KonMari Method of Tidying Up: Is it for You? - Part 2 Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses the pros and cons of the KonMari Method and if it's the right system for you. Podcast 172: The KonMari Method of Tidying Up: Is it for You? - Part 1 Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses the pros and cons of the KonMari Method and if it's the right system for you. Podcast 171: Ten Spring Projects to Make Your Home and Heart Happy- Pt 2 Professional Organizer Maria Gracia joins us to discuss Spring projects around the house that will be sure to make you feel great once they are accomplished! Podcast 170: Ten Spring Projects to Make Your Home and Heart Happy- Pt 1 Professional Organizer Maria Gracia joins us to discuss Spring projects around the house that will be sure to make you feel great once they are accomplished! Podcast 169: Practical Minimalism Certified Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses minimalism and how to accomplish it without having to go to the extreme. Podcast 168: Five Organizing Challenges and How to Overcome Them - Part 2 Professional Organizer Linda Samuels discusses the top five organizing challenges heard from clients and the unique ways to try to handle them. Podcast 166: How to Break Your Habit of Always Being Late – Part 2 Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas digs deep to help solve the problem of being late and discusses the issue of WHY this happens. Podcast 165: How to Break Your Habit of Always Being Late – Part 1 Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas digs deep to help solve the problem of being late and discusses the issue of WHY this happens. Podcast 164: Using Your Strengths for Organization and Productivity - Part 2 Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses the different styles of organizing and how to use your strengths to determine what method works best for you. Podcast 163: Using Your Strengths for Organization and Productivity - Part 1 Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses the different styles of organizing and how to use your strengths to determine what method works best for you. Podcast 162: Getting Organized for a Move: Packing and Unpacking - Part 2 Professional Organizer Veronica Bishop lets us in on moving and packing tips and what to avoid to save you time and money! Podcast 161: Getting Organized for a Move: Packing and Unpacking - Part 1 Professional Organizer Veronica Bishop lets us in on moving and packing tips and what to avoid to save you time and money! Podcast 160: Finding the Time and Energy to Get Organized - Part 2 Professional Organizer Maria Gracia discusses finding time to get organized and small things you can do to not feel so overwhelmed. Podcast 159: Finding the Time and Energy to Get Organized - Part 1 Professional Organizer Maria Gracia discusses finding time to get organized and small things you can do to not feel so overwhelmed. Podcast 157: Five Email Management Strategies Certified Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses email and how to tackle it before it gets out of control. Podcast 156: Productivity: To App or Not to App Part 2 Certified Professional Organizer Deb Lee discusses productivity, time wasters and if you really need those apps to help you out. Podcast 155: Productivity: To App or Not to App Part 1 Certified Professional Organizer Deb Lee discusses productivity, time wasters and if you really need those apps to help you out. Podcast 154: Paper vs. Digital Organizing Part 2 Certified Professional Organizer Julie Bestry discusses the age old topic; what's better, paper or digital organizing? Podcast 153: Paper vs. Digital Organizing Part 1 Certified Professional Organizer Julie Bestry discusses the age old topic; what's better, paper or digital organizing? Podcast 152: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Great organizing gifts for that special organizer in your life. Podcast 151: The Next Level of Time Management - Part 2 Certified Professional Organizer Amy Tokos takes us beyond the basics of time management and gets us to the next level. Podcast 150: The Next Level of Time Management - Part 1 Certified Professional Organizer Amy Tokos takes us beyond the basics of time management and gets us to the next level. Podcast 149: The Three Filing Essentials Part 2 Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses the three filing essentials you need to know. Podcast 148: The Three Filing Essentials Part 1 Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses the three filing essentials you need to know. Podcast 147: Project Management Part 2 Certified Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses the basics of project management and the tools and ideas you need to get started. Podcast 146: Project Management Part 1 Certified Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses the basics of project management and the tools and ideas you need to get started. Podcast 145: Creating A Wardrobe Capsule Part 2 Part 2 of Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas telling us the importance of wardrobe capsules and what look may work for you. Podcast 144: Creating A Wardrobe Capsule Part 1 Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas discusses the history of wardrobe capsules and how they are still relevant and practical today. Podcast 143: How to Overcome Negative Talk... Certified Professional Organizer Janine Sarna-Jones discusses the negative talk that happens within yourself and how to overcome that to avoid the ripple effect. Podcast 142: Avoiding Common Organizing Mistakes Certified Professional Organizer Diane Albright discusses the basics of organizing and what mistakes you should avoid. Podcast 141: Season Three Highlights We flashback to some of the best tips and highlights from season three. Podcast 140: An Organized Kitchen for Healthy Living Professional Organizer and ex-professional chef Julie Ulmer gets us into the kitchen and assessing our tools and space to make it a more functional area for healthy living. Podcast 139: How to Help Your Student Own their Time and Responsibilities: Part 2 Professional Organizer Leslie Josel discusses time management for students and how to help them start to think differently. Podcast 138: How to Help Your Student Own their Time and Responsibilities: Part 1 Professional Organizer Leslie Josel discusses time management for students and how to help them start to think differently. Podcast 137: Tips for Traveling by Plane or Car Taking a family trip? Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka tells you what you'll need to travel by car or plane. Podcast 136: Productivity for Engineers and other Techies Professional Organizer Lori Krolik discusses different ways to be productive and alternate ways to keep yourself organized. Podcast 135: Life Document Organizing Professional Organizer Veronica Bishop receives a gift from Smead and gives us her take on the Life Documents Organizer and how to use it. Podcast 134: How to Deal with Chronic Disorganization Professional Organizer Lynne Palumbo discusses chronic disorganization and what can be done to deal with it and how to try to overcome it. Podcast 133: Organizing Your Outdoor Spaces Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses "zone" organizing and keeping your outdoor space enjoyable! Podcast 132: Routines and Organizing Essentials for Students Certified Professional Organizer Kathy Jenkins discusses routines and organizing essentials for students. Podcast 131: Letting Go of Clutter Author and Professional Organizer Jennifer Ford Berry discusses her book "Think and Live Clutter Free" and the mental state that comes with letting go of clutter. Podcast 130: How to Set and Keep Boundaries Boundaries are important to make our life functional and less chaotic; Certified Professional Organizer Erika Salloux tells how to set and keep them. Podcast 129: How to Assassinate Inefficiency Certified Professional Organizer Helene Segura discusses inefficiency and the small thing we can do to try to eliminate your wasted time. Podcast 128: Five Things Not to Forget When Spring Cleaning Certified Professional Organizer Deb Cabral digs deep into the dark spots of Spring Cleaning and let's us know what we shouldn't forget to add to the list! Podcast 127: The Three Legs of the Productivity Stool Keeping your priorities in check can be a difficult task. Professional Organizer Seana Turner discusses the three legs of the productivity stool and how to keep them in balance. Podcast 126: Five Ideas for Figuring Out Your Next Step Certified Professional Organizer Linda Samuels joins the podcast to discuss the "next steps" when your project becomes too overwhelming. Podcast 125: Tips for Being a Productive Entrepreneur Certified Professional Organizer Erika Salloux addresses how to be a productive entrepreneur and how to avoid the obstacles of running your own business. Podcast 124: Tips for Spring Cleaning Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka gives us tips for spring cleaning like a pro! Podcast 123: How to be an Effective Networker Certified Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont tells us how to be "present" when networking and what mistakes to avoid. Podcast 122: 10 Goals for Spring Cleaning Author, online blogger extraordinaire and professional organizer Maria Gracia discusses spring cleaning and the ten goals she sets for herself. Podcast 121: Organizing FAQ's Three NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) Minnesota chapter members get together and discuss some FAQ's for organizers. Podcast 119: Decluttering Your Home Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas discusses her new book and the small steps you can take to declutter your home. Podcast 118: Organizing with Coupons Certified Professional Organizer Christine Daves discusses coupon organizing and the tools to help you. Podcast 117: Organizing Your Parents Professional Organizer Jinnet Fowles discusses the importance of getting your parents organized and how to tactfully bring up the delicate subject matter. Podcast 116: Organizing for Tax Preparation Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses getting documents together and what to do to prepare for tax time. Podcast 115: Goodbye Clutter! Author, online extraordinaire and professional organizer Maria Gracia teaches us how to say goodbye to clutter for good! Podcast 114: How "Deep Work" Leads to Productivity and Focused Success Staying focused and productive in today's distracting world can be difficult. Author Cal Newport discusses rules for focused success based on his new book, "Deep Work." Podcast 113: Goal Setting Strategies Tackling your goals can be tough. Certified Professional Organizer Lisa Montanaro discusses goal setting and the strategies you can use to make sure your goals stay on track. Podcast 112: Behind the Scenes at the Designing Spaces Shoot We go behind the scenes with Andrea as she tells us how it was getting her home taken over by a TV crew and how her clean work space has held up! Podcast 111: The Lean Home Certified Professional Organizer Amy Tokos discusses ways to keep your home lean and the Five S Organizing System to go along with it. Podcast 110: The 10 Most Common Mistakes When Organizing Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap discusses the common mistakes made when organizing and how to avoid them. Podcast 109: Practical Ways for Setting and Achieving Goals Author and Podcast Host Erik Fisher discusses goals and the practical ways to set and achieve them. Podcast 108: Fears that Keep You from Getting Organized Certified Professional Organizer Julie Bestry discusses the fears that keep you from getting organized and how to overcome them. Podcast 107: How to Deal with Inheritance Absorption Professional Organizer Julie Ulmer discusses inheritance and how to deal with more possessions entering your home. Podcast 106: Life Hacks: How to Get More Hours Out of Your Day Certified Professional Organizer Lisa Montanaro discusses how to get more hours out of your day by adjusting small things in your daily routine. Podcast 105: Planner Versus Multi-Tasker Organizing Style Professional Organizer and Consultant Paris Love discusses two types of organizing styles and how they are different. Podcast 104: Getting Organized During A Transition Professional Organizer Veronica Bishop discusses getting and staying organized during a big transition in your life. Podcast 103: Getting Organized for the Holidays Certified Professional Organizer Deb Cabral discusses getting organized for the holidays and keeping you stress free. Podcast 102: Holding Effective Meetings Certified Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses strategies and tips on how to hold effective meetings. Podcast 101: The Importance of Creating Habits Professional Organizer Seana Turner discusses creating habits and why they are important. Podcast 100: Getting Organized with Tech Certified Professional Organizer Deb Lee talks about tips for getting organized and more productive using tech. Podcast 99: How To Choose A Professional Organizer That's Right For You Certified Professional Organizer Linda Samuels talks about the six steps to choosing a professional organizer that's right for you. Podcast 98: From Hoarding To Hope Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas talks about her new book "From Hoarding To Hope". Podcast: 97 Organizing Tips and Highlights from Season Two of Keeping You Organized Organizing Tips: Highlights from Season Two Podcast 96: How To Set Up A Basic Filing System Certified Professional Organizer Tammy Schotzko discusses the steps of how to set up a basic filing system. Podcast 95: How To Set Up A Productive Office Certified Professional Organizer Shannon McGinnis teaches how to make the best use of office space for maximum productivity. Podcast 94: Learning Styles and How They Affect Student Organization Professional organizer Kathy Jenkins discusses the 3 styles of learning and how each style affects a child's organization habits. Podcast 93: Time Management for Teens Professional Organizer Leslie Josel gives strategies to help teens learn how to effectively manage their time. Podcast 92: Setting Up An Effective Home or Office Filing System Join us as Kathy Franzen and Louise Kurzeka talk through how to set up an effective filing system for your home or office. Podcast 91: Organizer411 Highlights with Amy and Seana Highlights from our fourth Organizer411 Live Q&A event with Professional Organizers Amy Tokos and Seana Turner Podcast 90: Archiving Your Documents Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap explains how to efficiently archive documents such as taxes and medical records. Organizing With "To Do" Lists Professional Organizer Maureen Heinen explains how to get organized with "To Do" lists. Podcast 88: Organizing With Color (Part 2) Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses how to organize with color. Also includes an introduction to the new Viewables.com label creator! (Part 2 of 2) Podcast 87: Organizing With Color (Part 1) Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses how to organize with color. Also includes an introduction to the new Viewables.com label creator! Podcast 86: Preparing For Organized Summer Travel Certified Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses how to prepare for organized summer travel. Podcast 85: Organizing with Lists and Routines Professional Organizers Louise Kurzeka and Kathy Franzen discuss organizing with lists and routines in the office and home. Podcast 84: Organizer411 Hangout Highlights with Kim, Lisa & Ramona Highlights from our third Organizer411 Live Q&A event with Professional Organizers Kim Oser, Lisa Montanaro & Ramona Creel. Podcast 83: Five Essential Tips for Cleaning Your Closet Tips for cleaning out your closet and tricks to know what to keep and what to toss. Professional Organizer Liz Byrne tells us the five essential tips! Podcast 82: Lose 30 Pounds in 30 Minutes Getting rid of your stuff can be a tough task. Start in small, simple steps. Certified Professional Organizer Darla DeMorrow tells you how. Seven Steps to Organizing Your Photos Getting your digital photos and physical prints organized can be a daunting task. Professional Organizer Deb Cabral gives us seven steps to get those photos organized! Podcast 080: How to Get a Better Night's Sleep You may not realize it, but clutter and disorganization could be having an affect on how you sleep. Professional Organizer Hazel Thornton explains how to help clear the mental clutter. Podcast 079: The Relationship Between Stress, Depression and Clutter The relationship between depression and clutter can be extremely close. Professional Organizer Julie Ulmer tells us why these two can be linked and how to help overcome the relationship. Podcast 078: The Five R's of Eco-Friendly Organizing The three R's for recycling has now turned into five! Certified Professional Organizer Tammy Schotzko tells us what the other two R's are and how we can be more eco-friendly when organizing. Podcast 077: Balancing Your Life and Your Blog Have you wanted to start a blog but don't know where to begin and how to make it work into your life? Professional Organizer and blogger Laura Wittmann tells you how. Podcast 076: The Secret to Rightsizing Planning a move? Regina Leeds gives tips on how to keep your move stress-free and how to save money in the process. Podcast 075: The "Five S" Organizing System Keep your organizing simple by following the "Five S's" in basic organizing. Professional Organizer Veronica Bishop tells you how. Podcast 074: Six Steps to Organizing Any Project Getting and staying organized is tough. Professional Organizer Lori Krolik shares the six steps to organizing any project and tips to stay organized. Podcast 073: Tips to Spring Clean Like A Pro Spring is right around the corner and it's time to clean! Professional Organizer Donna Smallin Kuper gives us tips on how to clean like a pro and what NOT to do when cleaning. Podcast 072: The Reality of A Magazine-Like Space Everyone wants that perfect "magazine-like" space in their house. CPO Amy Tokos tell us why that ideal image is not something you should attempt to achieve. Podcast 071: Organizer411 Hangout Highlights with Deb, Debbie & Clare Highlights from our second Organizer411 Live Q&A event with Professional Organizers Deb Lee, Debbie Rosemont and Clare Kumar. Podcast 070: "Crazy Busy" is Not A Badge of Honor Life is full and life is stressful. In this episode of Keeping You Organized, Certified Professional Organizer Lisa Montanaro tells us why we shouldn't be proud of the fact we are so busy. Podcast 069: How to Get Rid of Stuff Getting rid of your stuff can be physically and emotionally difficult. Professional Organizer Seana Turner tells us how to overcome both the physical and emotional attachment to clearing the clutter. Podcast 068: Managing Mail for Hectic Households Handling the overload of mail that comes into the house -- Certified Professional Organizer Shannon McGinnis discuses what to do with it all! Podcast 067: Small Changes that Can Make A Big Difference in Your Organizing Certified Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont discusses small changes that can make a big difference in your organizing. Podcast 066: Five Tips that Make Your Resolutions Stick Professional Organizer Ramona Creel discusses the five tips that make your resolutions stick. Podcast 065: Organizing Your End-of-Life Documents Certified Professional Organizer Kim Oser discusses getting your end-of-life documents organized. Podcast 064: Get Your Desktop Organized Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap tells you how to get your desktop organized. Podcast 063: Organizer411 Hangout Highlights with Geralin, Leslie & Linda Highlights from our first Organizer411 Live Q&A event with Professional Organizers Geralin Thomas, Leslie Josel and Linda Samuels. Podcast 062: The Easy Way to Set Priorities Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Faye discusses the easy way to set priorities. Podcast 061: Staying Organized While Working On the Go Certified Professional Organizer Helene Segura discusses staying organized while working on the go. Podcast 060: The Secret to Productivity During the Holidays Certified Professional Organizer Tamara Myles shares the secret to productivity during the holidays. Podcast 059: Getting Kids to Help with Chores Professional Organizer Amy Carstensen discusses getting kids to help with chores around the house. Podcast 058: A Healthy Approach To Organizing Professional Organizer Liz Byrne discusses a healthy approach to organizing. Podcast 057: Tips for Organizing Kids and Family Professional Organizer Jamie Martin talks about tips for organizing your kids and family. Podcast 056: Green Organizing Certified Professional Organizer Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton discusses Green Organizing. Podcast 055: Add Space to Your Life Certified Professional Organizer Kathi Burns tells you how to add space to your life. Podcast 054: The Four Organizing Personality Types Certified Professional Organizer Deb Cabral discusses the Four Organizing Personality Types Podcast 053: Delayed Decision Disorder Professional Organizer Andrea Brundage discusses Delayed Decision Disorder Podcast 052: Wardrobe Wisdom Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas discusses Wardrobe Wisdom. Podcast 051: How To Organize A Healthy Kitchen Professional Organizer Debbie Lillard discusses how to organize a healthy kitchen. Podcast 050: The Three Essentials for Getting Organized Certified Professional Organizer Linda Samuels discusses the three essentials for getting organized. Podcast: 049 How to Choose a Professional Organizer - Part 2 A panel of NAPO organizing experts discuss how to choose the right professional organizer. Part 2 of 2. Podcast: 048 How to Choose a Professional Organizer - Part 1 In this episode of Keeping You Organized, a panel of NAPO organizing experts tell you how to choose the right professional organizer. Podcast: 047 Organizing Tips: Highlights from Season One In this episode of Keeping You Organized, we highlight some of the best organizing tips from season one. Podcast 046: Organizing And Running A Successful Home-Based Business Certified Professional Organizer Mary Dykstra Novess discusses organizing and running a successful home-based business. Podcast 045: Dorm Room Organization Professional Organizer Leslie Josel discusses dorm room organization and getting ready for college. Podcast 044: School Tips for First-Time Students and Parents Certified Professional Organizer Tammy Schotzko discusses school tips for first-time students and parents. Podcast 043: Simplify Your Life Certified Professional Organizer Miriam Ortiz Y Pino discusses ways to simplify your life. Podcast 042: Technology to Keep You Organized In this episode of Keeping You Organized, Certified Professional Organizer Deb Lee discusses how technology can help keep you organized. Podcast 041: Secrets to Organizing a Small Business In this episode of Keeping You Organized, Professional Organizer Julie Bestry gives tips on organizing a small business Podcast 040: Tips for Travel In this episode of Keeping You Organized, Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses tips for travel. Podcast 039: Overcoming Overwhelm with an Organizer Coach In this episode of Keeping You Organized, Certified Professional Organizer Andrea Sharb discusses overcoming overwhelm with an Organizer Coach. Podcast 038: Organizing and Planning Your Space In this episode of Keeping You Organized Professional Organizer Seana Turner discusses organizing and planning the space in your home. Podcast 037: How to Overcome Procrastination In this episode of the Keeping You Organized podcast Certified Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont talks about how to overcome procrastination. Podcast 036: Downsizing and Preparing For A Move Professional Organizer Dina Newman discusses downsizing and preparing for a move. Podcast 035: Friends Helping Friends Get Organized Professional Organizer Angela Ploetz talks about friends helping friends get and stay organized. Podcast 034: Countdown to NAPO - The 4-Step P.L.A.N. to Getting Organized Professional Organizer Clare Kumar discusses the 4-Step P.L.A.N. to Getting Organized. Podcast 033: Countdown to NAPO - Organizing End-of-Life Documents Certified Professional Organizer Heather Ahern discusses organizing your End-of-Life documents. Podcast 032: Countdown to NAPO - The Holistic Approach to Organizing Professional Organizer Annie Rohrbach discusses the holistic approach to organizing. Podcast 031: Countdown to NAPO - How to Systematize Your Organizing Certified Professional Organizer Marla Dee discusses how to systematize your organizing. Podcast 030: Countdown to NAPO - Organizing People with Special Needs Professional Organizer Regina Lark discusses organizing people with special needs. Podcast 029: The Secrets to Downsizing Certified Professional Organizer Louise Kurzeka discusses the secrets to downsizing Podcast 028: Finishing the School Year Strong Professional Organizer Kathy Jenkins discusses finishing the school year strong. Podcast 027: The Five Steps to Getting Organized Certified Professional Organizer Anne Blumer discusses the five steps to getting organized. Podcast 026: How To Declutter for Cash Author and Organizer Donna Smallin Kuper explains how to declutter for cash Podcast 025: Three Approaches To Productivity Professional Organizer Michelle Santaferraro discusses the three styles of productivity Podcast 024: Principles of Productivity Certified Professional Organizer Lisa Montanaro shares the Principles of Productivity Podcast 023: How To Organize An Estate Sale Professional Organizer Amanda Kuzak shares her top tips about organizing an estate sale. Podcast 022: Tax Time Organizing Tips Professional Organizer Missy Gerber talks about how to get organized for tax time. Podcast 021: Think and Live Clutter Free Author and Professional Organizer Jennifer Ford Berry discusses how to "Think and Live Clutter Free." Podcast 020: The Psychology Behind Organizing Professional Organizer Maureen Heinen reveals there is more to organizing than just setting up systems. Podcast 019: Tips For Organizing Your Office Certified Productive Environmental Specialist Roz Howland from Australia talks about how to organize your office. Podcast 018: How to Deal With Chronic Disorganization CPO-CD Linda Samuels discusses how to help someone deal with chronic disorganization. Podcast 017: Helping Someone with A.D.D. Get Organized Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap gives strategies on how to help someone with A.D.D. get organized. Podcast 016: How To Get Organized For A Move Certified Professional Organizer Bonnie Joy Dewkett talks about how to get organized and ready for a move. Podcast 015: How to Declutter in the New Year Certified Professional Organizer Hazel Thornton gives tips on how to start the new year off right with less clutter. Podcast 014: The "Smart" Way to Set New Year's Resolutions Certified Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont gives the "Smart" way to set New Year's Resolutions. Podcast 013: Office Productivity Tips From Lori Krolik Professional Organizer Lori Krolik gives helpful office productivity tips Podcast 012: Decluttering The Home For The Holidays Certified Professional Organizer Lorie Marrero gives decluttering tips for the home during the holidays Podcast 011: Holiday Organizing For Home And Small Business C.P.O. Deb Lee talks holiday traditions and organizing tips for home and small offices. Podcast 010: Holiday Organizing Tips With Geralin Thomas Professional Organizer Geralin Thomas gives ideas and tips for staying organized during the holidays. Podcast 009: Organizing Teachers and Entrepreneurs with Helene Segura C.P.O. Helene Segura discusses organizing for teachers and entrepreneurs. Podcast 008: Home Organization With Debbie Lillard Professional Organizer Debbie Lillard talks about home organization Podcast 007: Family Management And Organization With Amy Tokos C.P.O. Amy Tokos offers tips for organizing and managing the family. Podcast 006: The Mental Block Towards Organizing Janine Sarna-Jones, C.P.O., discusses the mental block towards organization Podcast 005: Get Organized in 10 Minutes a Day C.P.O. Diane Albright shares tips on how to get organized in a short amount of time each day. Podcast 004: On The Road With Ramona Creel Ramona discusses life on the road in an RV and must-have organization tips. Podcast 003: Becoming More Productive with Kim Oser Kim Oser, Certified professional Organizer, talks about how to become more productive. Podcast 002: Overcome Challenges Of Disorganization How to overcome the challenges of disorganization with CPO Debbie Rosemont Podcast 001: How To Help Teens Get Organized Certified Professional Organizer Leslie Josel discusses how to help teens get organized. WE WOULD LIKE YOUR FEEDBACK AND REVIEW Your feedback and review are important to us. Please submit a rating and review on iTunes by CLICKING HERE. Choose the episode you want to review and select the Ratings & Reviews Tab. To watch how easy it is to submit a review view the video below: Comments and questions about the show can be submitted to organizintips@smead.com ABOUT SMEAD | NEWS | CAREERS | CONTACT US | SITE MAP © 2021, THE SMEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC (Smead) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED This site is protected by copyright under the Universal Copyright and Berne Conventions and trademark. 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