Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Labeled Organizing
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| 88. 10-Minute Task: The Fake Move | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:16:57 | |
I've had a lot of requests lately for more 10-minute tasks, so here is one that will keep you busy for a while! The Fake Move is an exercise that will help anyone struggling to clear a space, without a huge commitment. It happens in small increments, over a longer period of time. Take a listen, get started, and let me know if this helps you! | |||
| 87. Hoarding Series: Episode 4 of 5: How to Talk to a Hoarder - Part 2 | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:22:47 | |
In this episode, we're finishing Episode 4 of the Hoarding Series, "How to Talk to a Hoarder." Part 2 focuses a little more on talking with a co-worker, who is a hoarder. We also touch on the dynamic of adult siblings and a hoarder. If you are the adult child of a hoarder, Part 1 will most likely address your questions directly. However, BOTH episodes will help anyone who questions their communication style with a hoarder. *** Also, it's tornado season! Make sure to visit the Labeled Organizing Etsy Shop today, and get your Emergency Bag Tags: https://labeledorganizing.etsy.com/listing/4367004412/set-of-3-emergency-bag-tag *** | |||
| 75. I'm Back! Let's Get Caught Up | 05 Apr 2025 | 00:24:45 | |
Hi Labelers! Never meant to take such a long break, but it's been a crazy month. In this episode, I'll bring everyone up to speed about where I'm at with my business and current schedule and what's coming ahead for the podcast. Let's get into it! | |||
| 74. Organizing Meditation: Distant Train Sounds and Birds | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:44:06 | |
Hey Labelers! This week, we're on Spring Break, so the pod is ALSO taking a much- needed break! The first half of the week, we did a staycation, and I picked up Bird and Squirrel Watching! I'm really loving it. I bought a squirrel feeder and have been taking video of them eating and playing. So, then I started a YouTube channel and now I'm officially a Bird Lady lol. My boyfriend said something this morning that gave me an awesome idea. He said that he's been listening to my nature videos while he works (and organizes, of course). I thought, "Why not offer that to my pod listeners??" So, I took the video footage and created an audio file for you to enjoy as well. Today, you're listening to all the "urban neighborhood" sounds of Nashville, including trains, cars, people and, of course, my furry and feathery friends, eating and talking to each other. :) Let me know if you enjoy this type of content by going to labledorganizing.com and clicking the contact button! Have a great day and we'll see you back here next week, as we start a whole new Organizing Series for Spring! | |||
| 72. Organizing Types | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:27:44 | |
Is Organizing just like Dating? Well, no. But there are similarities in terms of what "types" people are. Can a 1 and a 4 date? Don't take my word for it. Once you know these types, where YOU fall and what you should look for - in a partner or just a friend - I think you'll form your own opinion. And you should! Join me for this somewhat unique episode and see if it helps you navigate current and future relationships. | |||
| 70. On Site! 10-Minute Task: Picture Frames | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:08:38 | |
What's the status of all of your picture frames right now? How are they holding up? Are they old? Cheap? Crashing to the ground any time you try to dust around them? In this 10-Minute task, while Sara is out on location, we talk about spending time evaluating your frames. Do they need to be replaced? Maybe they just need a little attention? Is that picture an original? Should you scan it to THE cloud? Let's talk for a few minutes... or ten. Or, maybe this will be the jump start you need to finally hang those frames that have been leaning up against the wall - and it takes a whole day. This is your chance to start... | |||
| 69. Trailer: The Organizing Pro Class | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:00:35 | |
Organizers! If you've ever been interested in becoming a Professional Organizer, I invite you to participate in my subscription-only podcast called The Organizing Pro Class. Over the next 40 weeks, we'll cover what skills are needed to become a Pro Organizer, as well as the financial investment and time commitment. We'll talk about my path to becoming an organizer, in addition to where the industry is going. If you're ready, find The Organizing Pro Class wherever you get your podcasts. Class is in session! | |||
| 67. Labeled: "Won't Need Anytime Soon" | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:17:43 | |
In a new segment called "Labeled" (it was bound to happen eventually lol), I discuss different ways to label your items that goes beyond default stickers and pre-printed options. Sometimes the most efficient systems are the most obvious and we just need someone to point it out to us. Let's get organized! | |||
| 66. Friday Motivation: In the Quiet | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:21:37 | |
Quiet... Sometimes you just need it. Music from #Uppbeat | |||
| 61. The Great Closet Cleanup - Part 1 | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:23:38 | |
If you've been following this show for awhile, you know that we love a good 10-Minute Task! Today, we're going to introduce the "20-Minute Task" and attach it to what I like to call The Great Closet Cleanup. Whether you spend only 20 minutes at a time on this project, or you decide to work longer, the main focus is to make some simple, honest decisions. So, let's set our timer and get started! | |||
| 86. Hoarding Series: Episode 4 of 5: How to Talk to a Hoarder - Part 1 | 08 Mar 2026 | 00:24:04 | |
How many times have you talked to the hoarder in your family without success? Have you been struggling with communicating, because you constantly get push back? This episode may help... If you're just joining us in the Hoarding Series, I do suggest going back and listening to Introduction to Hoarding, then reviewing the first three episodes in the series. And as always, please consider sharing this podcast with the hoarder in your family, or others who may be affected by their situation. | |||
| 60. Evacuation | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:21:44 | |
My heart goes out to everyone affected by the wildfires in California. I know most people had to get out quickly, and many of them said, "I wish I would have taken..." So this episode is designed to give you ONE simple thing you can do NOW that will make that decision a little easier to make, if you are ever forced to evacuate. Whether you live in an area where there are fires OR even hurricanes, tornadoes or earthquakes - there are many reasons to have an emergency plan. I hope this episode gives you the guidance, and the strength, to put one in place. | |||
| 58. Old School Organizing | 10 Jan 2025 | 00:19:30 | |
Frustrated because you don't like these new "modern" organizing systems? Maybe you don't have the budget to go purchase 20 stacking acrylic bins with handles or lids? Then let's talk about "Old School" organizing and go back to doing what worked - before organizing was trendy AND expensive. We'll also talk about when it makes more sense to upgrade and when to leave what works alone. | |||
| 57. The Trial Period | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:17:17 | |
Many businesses and software companies will offer us a free trial - if we want to experience their service or product before making a "bigger" commitment. But what about the experience of letting things go? Is there a way to offer OURSELVES a "trial" in order to see what life would be like living with fewer things? On this very first day of the new year, let's explore what would happen if we gave ourselves the freedom to try something new without all the strings attached. And possibly lose those attachments altogether. | |||
| 55. 10-Minute Task: Silverware Drawer! | 28 Dec 2024 | 00:14:24 | |
When is the last time you cleaned out your divided silverware tray? Pulled out everything in the drawer and analyzed how much silverware you actually need? If you're like most of my clients, the answer is NEVER. Once you by the divider and place it in the drawer, it's over. Today, let's revisit this sad little organizer and see just how much attention it needs. Let's figure out a way to let go of silverware sets that you never touch, make washing these items an easier task and never grab a dirty fork from the drawer again. Your ten minutes starts... now! | |||
| 53. 10 Minute Task: Band-Aids and Batteries! | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:13:29 | |
Do you know where all of your Band-Aids are? What about your Batteries? And if you were to need either today, are you sure that they will still stick on your finger or make your remote-control work? (Hopefully you know which item does what lol.) Today, we're going to talk about getting these items organized AND if they need to be replaced, this is your prompt to do so. With that said, listen to the episode, set your timer and... GO! | |||
| 51. Learn to Rest; Not to Quit | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:11:59 | |
We all get overwhelmed with projects. Sometimes, we have to fight our instinct to "keep pushing" and just take a break. Whether it's a day or a year, we're only "quitting" if we never come back to it. "Learn to Rest; Not to Quit" has always been one of my favorite motivational phrases. Let's talk about what that can look like with Organizing and why your "breaks" are never really failures. | |||
| 49. Storage Units - Friend or Foe? | 03 Nov 2024 | 00:19:32 | |
How many of you out there have rented a storage unit at some point? How many people cringed when I asked that? lol. Some of you may have rented a storage unit temporarily then closed it as soon as you could. I'm assuming MOST of you currently have one and you avoid it at all costs. So, let's talk about it. If it brings you stress, why do you still have it? Furthermore, let's talk about the stuff in it and what we can do to sort it all out. | |||
| 48. 10 Minute Task: Bathroom Cleanup - "Bath Towels" | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:15:21 | |
Feel like you have a ton of towels, but none of them are in good shape? Not sure where they are all at and what you need, so that every bathroom is stocked properly? Join me in today's 10 Minute Task where we tackle those pesky bath towels and decide what goes, what stays and what's WORTHY of organizing! | |||
| 47. Monday Motivation: Don't Just Live with It! | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:14:19 | |
How many times have you heard someone say, "Well... I'm just going to have to live with it?" [Play Dramatic Music] Hopefully, not as often as you used to. But there will always be people who want to make something small a big deal, whether it's a purchase or a project or just a simple interaction. Let's motivate ourselves this Monday to either deal with it differently - if it's US - or learn to help others who struggle with fixing a mistake... and moving on from it. | |||
| 45. Monday Motivation: Don't Panic! | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:18:08 | |
We all want what we want - and we want it quick! But some plans take longer to come together. That's when we have to trust the process and follow the steps we laid in place from the beginning. Join me for today's Monday Motivation, as well as the conversation on how to outsource tasks you're not great at, find the people who are and TRUST that they will help your vision become reality. And for goodness sake, don't panic! | |||
| 85. Hoarding Series: Episode 3 of 5: What a Hoarder Looks Like | 25 Jan 2026 | 00:30:34 | |
Today, we're tackling the myth that all hoarders are "dirty" in appearance. And just because you live in a "nice" neighborhood, does NOT mean that you don't have a hoarder (or two or three) living on your street. Join us for the third installment of this very popular Hoarding Series. Let's get into it. *** Labeled Organizing is expanding! Over the next few months, you will see many awesome changes - including our new intro song "Going Deeper" by RA (Uppbeat License code: LSHRJP1T6KVEQWWJ). Thank you for supporting the show! *** | |||
| 44. Monday Motivation: Check for Updates! | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:10:01 | |
Hey! Hey you! Yeah, it's time to update your software. OK or Dismiss? Dismiss? Sure, but I'll remind you the next time you log in... | |||
| 42. Monday Motivation: Plan to Execute! | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:08:51 | |
Do you feel like you have trouble executing projects in your life? Worried that it won't turn out the way you want to? Sometimes putting detail into the PLANNING of the project will make the execution stage go so much smoother. Let's talk about it and get you ready for the week. Happy Monday Everyone! | |||
| 41. Monday Motivation: Try Again! | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:08:34 | |
Ever try something once, and it doesn't work out, so you throw your hands up and walk away? Yeah, me too. But I'm working on it. "If at first, you don't succeed..." So, I hit a snag this weekend, but my goal is to use what I learned from the experience and immediately try again. What is something you can throw a second attempt at this week? Come on! Let's figure it out together... | |||
| 40. Who wants to be an Organizer? | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:22:50 | |
Do you enjoy cruising around the Container Store? Are you the one in the family who helps everyone with their organizing projects? Have you thought about becoming a Professional Organizer, but didn't know what was involved or how to start? In this episode, we explore what it's like to be in the field and prepare for our new "Master Class" offering (in the Bonus Content) for anyone interested in making organizing a career! | |||
| 38. Monday Motivation: I'm Sorry! | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:02:49 | |
Do you ever have a day when you put on mismatched socks and download the wrong podcast file?? Well... I did the latter today, at least. I'm on my way to Atlanta and realized that I uploaded the wrong file to yesterday's 10-minute task. I'm sorry! If you click "remove download" on the episode, go out of your podcast app then download the episode again, you should be able to hear the CORRECT episode on Cleaning Products. Other than that, I'm traveling the next few days and will be posting new episodes later this week! Thank you so much and Happy Monday! | |||
| 37. 10 Minute Task: House Cleanup - "Cleaning Supplies" | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:09:20 | |
Do you purchase cleaning supplies in bulk? Do they dry out, separate, and leak because you never use them? Do you own specialty cleaners for items you no longer have? Why is it hard to let these things go? In today's 10-Minute Task, let's sort through some of these products and find a way to either start using them again, pass them on or [gasp] let them go. | |||
| 36. Monday Motivation: Guests! Small Spaces! Guests in Small Spaces! | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:15:42 | |
Happy Monday Everyone! How was your weekend? Was it productive? Relaxing? A little of both? Did you have guests in town? If so, and you felt like you could've done a better job to prepare for them, I feel you. Live in a small space? I feel you. Let's talk about preparing for guests AND how to do that if you live in a small space. Also, let's talk organizing small spaces! Lots to cover this early September Monday... Let's do it! | |||
| 34. Monday Motivation: Fruits of Labor! | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:10:50 | |
Happy Monday Everyone! And Happy Labor Day as well. Whether you're enjoying the fruits of your labor by spending time relaxing OR you're using this time to "plant seeds" for the well-organized life you desire, hopefully you'll find some motivation in this episode and use it to get through your week! | |||
| 32. 10 Minute Task: Kitchen Cleanup - "Cabinets" | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:10:48 | |
Happy Friday Everyone! Are you ready for the holiday weekend? Before you head off for fun, commit to taking 10 minutes and clean up your kitchen cabinets! Do you really need all of those mugs? Plates? Let's figure it out together! | |||
| 31. Monday Motivation: Balance! | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:07:41 | |
Hi Everyone! Did you have a good weekend? Did you relax? Were you productive? Was it a combination of the two? If so... good! Balance is important. This week, let's focus on doing a little bit of work, as well as relaxation, every single day. And as the holiday weekend approaches, maybe you shift to being more family focused, while tackling an important task every morning. Let's start the week strong and figure it out together! | |||
| 83. Hoarding Series: Episode 2 of 5: Covid Hoarding | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:28:24 | |
Hey Labelers! Sorry I've been gone for so long. Spring and summer are my busiest seasons, and I've been working in two states again, so even though I've tried to record, I haven't always had time to edit. No worries though! We're picking back up with our Hoarding Series and in no time, we'll have all of those episodes completed and then we can talk about the holidays. Yay! | |||
| 30. Part 2 of 2: Instagram Organizing | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:25:17 | |
Do you ever scroll through social media and see your dream closet? Your perfect pantry? Though inspirational at times, platforms like Instagram can create the illusion that everyone - but YOU - has the most perfectly organized home. Over the years, I've seen clients become discouraged by what they don't have and I thought it was time to bring up the topic. You're not alone! Everyone is a mess... But that doesn't mean we can't strive to be better. Let's explore this topic together. | |||
| 28. Part 1 of 2: Instagram Organizing | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:16:27 | |
Do you ever scroll through social media and see your dream closet? Your perfect pantry? Though inspirational at times, platforms like Instagram can create the illusion that everyone - but YOU - has the most perfectly organized home. Over the years, I've seen clients become discouraged by what they don't have and I thought it was time to bring up the topic. You're not alone! Everyone is a mess... But that doesn't mean we can't strive to be better. Let's explore this topic together. | |||
| 27. Monday Motivation: Emergency Kits! | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:06:35 | |
Happy Monday Everyone! Did you have a productive weekend? Did you take time to relax/reflect? Today, we're going to bring up the topic of emergency kits and begin thinking about some of the items we may (or may not) need to have on hand with us. You may end up just saving some time or you could possibly save the day! | |||
| 25. Monday Motivation: Realistic Expectations! | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:06:47 | |
Happy Monday Labelers! How was your weekend? Was it productive or lazy? Both? Perfect. Let's talk "realistic expectations" for a moment. Organizing is a journey, not a destination. Whatever the project is that you're working on, it may take some time. Learn to enjoy the process. Come on... let's get you motivated! | |||
| 24. 10 Minute Task: Closet Cleanup - "Seasonal Clothes" | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:08:32 | |
With back-to-school behind us, you know a crisp, Fall air is just around the corner! Other than Pumpkin Spice everything (I know, some of you hate it, but I LOVE it!), it's also time to pull out those sweaters and boots and buy you some hay for the front porch. So, today's 10-minute task is going through all of those off-season clothes and being honest about what you need. I'll tell you what to keep, what to throw and how NOT to store your stuff - especially if you plan to keep that comfy hoodie another ten years! (I see you.) | |||
| 23. Monday Motivation: Document Scanning! | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:06:24 | |
What did you do this weekend? I scanned and shredded a TON of documents and... it felt GREAT. I know many of you have stacks of paper sitting around at home. Some of you have entire rooms devoted to boxes filled with it. I get it. I love paper. But, at some point, you got to let it go. So, let's get motivated. It's Monday! Start the week fresh and unload some things that have been weighing on you. Starting with ALL the paper. Yes, all of it. | |||
| 21. Part 1 of 2: Back to School Organizing | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:26:43 | |
It's that time of year again! (Where did Summer go?) For those of you with children, it's Back to School time and oh, is there a lot to do. In this two-part series, we'll cover organizing schedules for the entire family then we'll talk about gathering the actual items that you'll need, as well as how to get your house in order for backpacks, lunch boxes and maybe a thing or two for mom. (Wink.) | |||
| 19. Monday Motivation: Car Organization! | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:05:51 | |
Hey everyone! How was your weekend? Did you spend any time cleaning and organizing your car? If not, it's OK. In this week's Monday Motivation, we'll set aside a few minutes to connect with your car and disconnect with any trash or items you don't need to be driving around with. Let's start this week off right! Let's get your car organized. | |||
| 18. Monday Motivation: Laundry! | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:05:54 | |
Join me for a new weekly segment: Monday Motivation! This is a chance for me to connect with you once a week and make sure that you're staying focused on organization. (If that is your goal!) Every Monday Motivation episode will be roughly 5 minutes and serve as a "reminder" that we have work to do... together! | |||
| 16. Shower Thought: Overgrowth | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:24:23 | |
How easy is it to see someone else's issue and race to fix it? Are we fighting another person's battle, only to find out that we were fighting against them the entire time? Join me in this Shower Thought Episode where I explore the concept of carefully approaching someone who doesn't realize an issue "got away from them" and working with them to make their situation better. Growth can be a wonderful thing. But what happens when our "weeds" go unchecked? | |||
| 82. What the Container Store Did Wrong! (Also on YouTube!) | 02 Jun 2025 | 01:08:04 | |
Note: After recording this episode, I read an article from the U.S. Sun, dated January 30, 2025, talking about how The Container Store pulled out of bankruptcy in an effort to go private and restructure. They were in debt TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY MILLION DOLLARS. Apparently, they've received $40 million to figure things out. The article stated that "financial experts" blamed their struggle on high mortgage rates - that "when people move, they buy a heck of a lot of storage and organization stuff" and that's why sales had gone down. All I have to say, other than the fact that I hope that they use part of it to fix the freakin' escalator (once and for all) at the Nashville Green Hills location, is that the "people aren't moving" excuse is total crap. In fact, when people are stuck where they are, they tend to spend MORE on storage, organization, remodeling - anything - to make their current space work. | |||
| 15. 10 Min Task: House Cleanup - “Books” | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:15:06 | |
In this 10-Min Task, we tackle the topic of books and how we make the decision to keep or let go. Do you have books stored in boxes? Musty storage units? Thrown in the bottom of a closet? Let’s start working on getting them organized, one 10-min block at a time. | |||
| 12. Part 1 of 4: Travel Organizing Series | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:26:10 | |
It's officially Summer and many of you are ready to travel! At least, you THINK you are. If you ever go on vacation and feel stressed about not being prepared - or you forget the most important things at home that you needed to pack - then this series is for you. We'll start with "preparing" ourselves to travel then move on to three other steps that will make you feel more settled and able to enjoy the journey you're about to embark on. Also, don't miss the FREE download that goes along with this episode at labeledorganizing.com! | |||
| 10. Meditation Preview: 100 Minutes to Organized | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:12:55 | |
I am a huge fan of meditation and believe it can be very helpful with preparing our minds for the task of organizing. A couple of years ago, I started a meditation project that was put on hold, due to other obligations. Though I've written all ten episodes in this series (10 minutes each), only one has been recorded. Today, I pulled it from the "vault" and uploaded it as a preview for you, dear listener. Let me know what you think at labeledorganizing.com (click the Contact button) and if I should record the remainder of the series. Thank you for being part of our special 10th episode and happy organizing! | |||
| 9. Shower Thought: I Forgive Me; You Forgive You | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:14:58 | |
In this "Shower Thought" episode, we tackle the issue of Forgiveness and how it plays a huge role in moving on and getting rid of our excess things. I'll teach you a visualization exercise and encourage you to spend more time "talking" to yourself, which will ultimately help you start - and continue - important projects. As always, visit us at labeledorganizing.com for more info and make sure to share this podcast with your friends! | |||
| 7. 10 Minute Task: Office Cleanup - "Paper Clips" | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:10:44 | |
At Labeled Organizing, we love "small wins," so it's no surprise that today's episode talks about one of the smallest items ALL of you have in your homes: paper clips. Whether you have just a handful, or drawers-full, this 10-Minute Task will help you reign in some of your "smaller" office supplies in order to create a win that will motivate you to move on to bigger things. A LOT can be done in 10 minutes, so crank up this episode, follow the prompts and see for yourself how even little cleanups can turn into big victories. | |||
| 5. Shower Thought: The Answer is Always "Less" | 22 May 2024 | 00:14:33 | |
Do you ever have a great idea in the shower and immediately think, "I need to write this down, the minute I get out of here?" Well, Organizers do that, too, and the beauty of having this podcast is that not only can I write an idea down to use for my own benefit later, but I can also share it with you, Dear Listener, in hopes that it helps you on your own organizing journey. | |||