Life Made Simple with CarlaRae

As you know, right now there is an emerging health crisis that most of us are affected by in some way or another. Life can be so unpredictable. And uncertainty can be stressful. Dwelling over negative circumstances can be productive when we’re trying to solve problems or process emotions. But sometimes our negative thoughts can get the best of us. On today’s episode of Life Made Simple, I give you some ideas on how to overcome negative thinking patterns to regain a sense of peace and joy during stressful times.   Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Free Resources: Free Worksheet: "The Perfect Day Itinerary Worksheet" Or send a text to 44222 with the word PERFECTDAY   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life" Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home" Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode256   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson

Do you have a huge project on your to-do list that you really want to complete? You’re committed and motivated, yet somehow it never gets done? I’m guessing it never gets done because you continually run into the same roadblock… over and over again. This roadblock, for many people, is time. Do you feel like you just don’t have enough time? Or, you’re overwhelmed with how much time you think it’s going to take? For today’s episode, I give you very specific steps to help you reclaim your time and overcome this common roadblock.   Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Free Resources: Free Worksheet: "The Perfect Day Itinerary Worksheet"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word PERFECTDAY   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life" Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home" Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Episode #8: How To Make A "Perfect Day Itinerary" Episode #11: How Do I Make A "Perfect Week Itinerary"? (Ask CarlaRae) Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode255   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson

In our home, it’s a huge crime to toss practically clean clothes into the laundry basket. But what do you do with worn clothes that aren’t dirty and can be worn again? For most families, “half-clean” clothes tend to pile up on the floor, get tossed on chairs, and wadded up on dressers and nightstands. On today's episode, I give you simple and practical storage solutions for worn clothes that you want to wear again.     Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life" Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home" Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode254   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list. Don’t worry, we promise to keep your email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson  

Clutter can be so exhausting... especially when trying to get rid of it. Parting with things that you have an attachment to, for some people (including myself), can be really hard. In our culture we’re encouraged to buy more and do more. We all grew up acquiring things, but most of us were never taught how to let things go. If you truly want less clutter in your home, but you tend to feel a little overwhelmed or resistant to parting with your some of your stuff, it’s important to ask yourself the right questions when you assess each item. On today’s show, I give you 17 (plus) questions to ask yourself when organizing your home. These questions will help you determine what you should keep and what you should part with.     Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life" Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home" Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Episode #15: Do You Have A "Just In Case" Mentality? Episode #10: Can You Have Too Much Of A Good Thing? Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode253   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson  

The beliefs you have about yourself and the world (which are sometimes subconscious) naturally affect your thoughts… which affect your feelings… which affect your behavior and your actions. So, to put it simply, your deep ingrained beliefs determine what you do each day to accomplish your goals and dreams. On today’s episode, I share with you one very specific belief that can be a total game changer. If you can wrap your brain around it and really embrace it, it will change your perspective on so many things in life. This belief will help you manage your time and it will help you accomplish anything you set out to do. It’s a very simple concept that will help override another negative belief that we all have about certain things in life. Keep in mind this episode is the Part 2 of Episode #250, so definitely listen to that one first.     Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Episode #250: What Really Determines Your Happiness & Success Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode252   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson  

I’m sure you have a few to-do lists (for some ideas on how to manage them, check out Episode #173). You probably write them all down or you may even have an app on your phone (listen to Episode #90 to hear about one of my favorites). And you may even have a daily focus list (if you don’t, you must… just listen to Episode #232 and Episode #68). We all have tasks and daily to-dos that once we’re done with them, we can check them off our list for good. But we also have daily tasks that are repetitive. Ones that we need to do over and over again, every day. Many of these tasks need to be done consistently to help us reach our goals. Unfortunately, these repetitive to-dos become mundane, so they end up getting get overlooked. Sometimes we forget about them or we get just too “busy” to do them. On today’s episode I give you one simple idea to help you focus on those daily to-dos to ensure that they always get done.   Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Episode #173: How To DeClutter Your Brain And Keep It Organized Episode #90: My Favorite To-Do List Tool Episode #232: A Simple To-Do List Strategy To Get Things Done Episode #68: Get More Done With A Focus Frame Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode251   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson    

Happy New Year! Can you believe we’re in a new decade?!? This is the time of year when many of us reflect and look back at our past. We assess how everything went (good and bad) and then, of course, we resolve to do better. If you want a little inspiration on specific resolutions, go way back to Episode #41 of Life Made Simple and listen to some “Must-Have New Year's Resolutions For A Simplified Life”. For today’s episode, I go over how to actually keep the resolutions you make for yourself.   Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (now 40% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Episode #41: Your Must-Have New Year's Resolutions For A Simplified Life Episode #17: A Simple Mantra To Get Through A Bad Day Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode250   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson

Merry Christmas! Today’s episode is our Christmas Special from a couple years ago when my little boy, Levi, joined me on the show. It’s definitely for the whole family to enjoy… if you have kids, have them listen, too!   Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, for a limited time, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (over 50% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.     Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode249   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson  

Everyone knows that there is no creature more persistent than a child trying to get what he or she wants. For today’s episode, I share with you one of my most effective parenting strategies that can help with even the most demanding child. And even if you don’t have kids, you can definitely apply this concept to your own life as an adult, as well.   Simplicity University Our first signature course is now open for pre-registration: Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home. While it’s in the final stages of production, for a limited time, you can pre-enroll for this course at a huge discount (over 50% off)! We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” Get one course enrollment for yourself and give one to a friend for 75% off! Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Episode #167: Retail Therapy vs. Mindful Shopping Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode248   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson

I have something to share that I am so incredibly excited about! So I decided to release a bonus episode with all the details. I created Simplicity University as an online school to offer a variety of digital courses and workshops to help you organize your home and simplify your life. Each course can be taken in your own time, while in your own home, and can be completed at your own pace. It's definitely unlike anything you've seen before! They'll include videos, audio clips, worksheets, and other helpful downloads. The courses are compiled of modules and lessons that are specially designed to inspire and motivate you. Over the last few years, I’ve been creating my first signature course, Organizing Basics 101: Mindsets & Action Plans To Simplify Your Home.  It is now in the final stages of production. For a limited time, we will be opening up pre-enrollment for this course at a huge discount (over 50% off). We are also offering a GOGO special… “Get One, Give One!” You can pre-register for the course yourself  AND buy one at 75% off to gift to a friend. Just go to SimplicityU.com for more details.   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.    Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/bonus-episode   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson

As a professional home organizer, one of my most favorite topics to talk about on the show is clutter… what it is, where it comes from, and why we have such a hard time getting rid of it. For today’s episode, I not only talk about the psychical clutter that tends to pile up in our homes, but I give you very specific ideas to help you free yourself from the mental clutter that naturally coincides with the physical clutter. And you’d be surprised at some of the unexpected places where that kind of clutter shows up!   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Episode #243: What Do You Surround Yourself With? Episode #246: Who Do You Surround Yourself With? Episode #15: Do You Have A “Just In Case” Mentality?   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode247   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson  

A few weeks ago, I asked you an important question: “What do you surround yourself with?” On today’s, episode I encourage you to simplify your relationships by becoming more aware of WHO you surround yourself with.   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Episode #243: What Do You Surround Yourself With? Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode246   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson  

The idea of gratitude seems fairly simple. Right? “Be thankful for what you have.” We should all feel grateful. Well, at least that's what we want to feel. Unfortunately, gratitude can sometimes be very complicated. And the feeling of thankfulness doesn’t always come naturally to everyone. On today’s episode of Life Made Simple, I explore a little bit of the science behind gratitude. And for those of you out there who might occasionally struggle with feeling grateful, I offer you a few ideas that might help.   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.  Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode245   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson  

During this time of year, the trees naturally know that it’s time to drop their leaves to make room for new ones in the spring. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we did the same thing? If we naturally knew how to let go of the old to make room for the new? On today’s episode of Life Made Simple, I give you my thoughts on how to do just that.   Subscribe! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to stay updated on all our new episodes. You can also visit (or share) our website at LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com or CarlaRaeArneson.com. And feel free to subscribe to our mailing list! Don’t worry, we promise to keep you email safe. Do you have any questions, comments, or do you just want to say hi? Click here to send a private message on the “Ask CarlaRae” page of our website.   Do you like what you hear on the show? I would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts (previously called iTunes). Just click here to post a review in the iTunes App. Select “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thank you so much!   Free Resources: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Links Mentioned in this Episode (and other fun ones to check out!): Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode244   Let’s Connect! Email: CarlaRae@CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson  

What do you surround yourself with? Throughout your everyday life you are surrounded by things, people, and ideas. You see things and you hear things. And when you see and experience those things, they have some sort of an effect on you, whether you know it or not. Your brain is constantly absorbing the positive and negative energies that those things represent to you, which may be different for different people. What matters is whether or not it is a positive or negative effect. For today’s episode, I focus on information that we surround ourselves with. I also give you ideas on how to build better boundaries with sources of information that tend to pop up and steal your attention when you least expect it.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #47: How Do Digital Distractions Impact Your Life? Episode #148: A Lesson I Learned When I Didn't Take My Own Advice (CarlaRae Confesses)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode243 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

We're right in the middle of the back to school season. If you're a parent of a school aged child like me, your home is probably already getting flooded with drawings, paintings, hand prints, coloring pages and worksheets. On our last episode of Life Made Simple I gave you a handful of organizing tips and routines to help the school year go more smoothly for you and your family. And for today's episode, we take a look at how we can celebrate our children's artwork without drowning in it.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #91: A Unique Strategy To Help You Let Go Of Keepsakes Episode #10: Can You Have Too Much Of A Good Thing?   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode242 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Back to school season is in full swing! If you're a parent who is drowning in the back to school chaos and craziness, then this show is for you. On this special Encore Episode, I share with you some of the organizing tips and routines that we've implemented in our own family that can help get the school year off to a good start for you and your family. Keep in mind, while the tips and strategies I give you are mainly geared towards children in elementary school, you can still get a lot from this episode even if you have older kids.     Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #63: You Need More Margin Time (CarlaRae Confesses)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode241 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

We all face different roadblocks and challenges when trying to organize and simplify our home. And sometimes it's hard to face those challenges alone. For today's episode of Life Made Simple, I share with you how I've rallied some of my closest friends to start a mini clutter challenge group. It can be so amazing to have accountability, support, and encouragement when trying to reach certain goals in life.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode240 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

As humans, our minds are complicated. Our brains and all the complex thoughts that come in and out of them are very complicated. As I try to simplify my home, my schedule and all other areas of my life, I want to also figure out how to simplify my crazy complicated mind. On this episode of Life Made Simple I share with you some fascinating information about our brains that I recently found in an amazing article.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode 67: Good Night, Sleep Tight! (Sleep Habits Series PART 1) Episode 69: Wake Up, Sleepy Head! (Sleep Habits Series PART 2)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode239 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

When I was a new mom, I was convinced that my child was going to eat anything I put in front of him. I was determined that he would never be a picky eater and would love eating vegetables. I loved healthy foods when I was a kid, so why wouldn't he? Well, unfortunately, Levi has an aversion to most anything green. And he would easily eat cake and ice cream for every meal if I let him! So I've definitely had to learn how to get really strategic to insure he eats a well balanced diet. For today's episode I wrap up our series all about healthy eating. After announcing the winners for our Clean Eating Magazine giveaway, I share with you some really great tried and true tips on how to get your child to eat healthy foods. If you weren't one of our lucky winners, just click on the link below to get an exclusive coupon code to receive a one year subscription for only $10... that's 79% off the cover price!    Links Mentioned in this Show: Clean Eating Magazine: COUPON CODE   FREE DOWNLOAD:  CarlaRae's Nutrition Guide Or send a text to 44222 with the word NUTRITIONGUIDE   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode238 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae  

After trying an extreme diet for many months, I learned there is sooooo much psychology behind food choices and nutrition. While making those major changes, I also had to become more aware of my relationship with food... which can be pretty complicated at times. Can you relate? For today's episode, I offer you some thoughts and a few simple tips that I've been implementing into my own life when it comes to meals and the foods I eat. I also share with you some new habits and lifestyle changes that I'm trying to make that you can hopefully find some value in as well. Many of them have completely changed and simplified my relationship with food!   CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE FREE DRAWING!   FREE GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Want to enter a drawing to win a free subscription to Clean Eating Magazine??? Just click on the link! We will draw the names of three winners on July 31st of 2019. If you are a winner, we will notify you through email. If you are tuning into this episode AFTER the drawing, just click on the same link to get an exclusive coupon code to receive a one year subscription for only $10... that's 79% off the cover price!  If you do not win in the drawing, we will still send you the same awesome coupon code.   Links Mentioned in this Show: FREE DOWNLOAD:  CarlaRae's Nutrition Guide Or send a text to 44222 with the word NUTRITIONGUIDE   Episode #235: Random Lessons I Learned From An Extreme Diet Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode237 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Enter The Free Drawing: CarlaRaeArneson.com/CleanEating   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae   National Eating Disorder Association Hotline:  1 (800) 931-2237

Does food ever get lost in your fridge? It gets pushed to the back, overlooked, or maybe it just gets forgotten about? There have been too many times when I've bought fresh food from the grocery store, went days without eating it, then regretfully had to toss it in the trash. On today's episode I share with you some very simple tips and tricks to help you rescue and save some of your fading fridge food before it goes bad.   CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE FREE DRAWING   FREE GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Want to enter a drawing to win a free subscription to Clean Eating Magazine??? Just click on the link! We will draw the names of three winners on July 31st of 2019. If you are a winner, we will notify you through email. If you are tuning into this episode AFTER the drawing, just click on the same link to get an exclusive coupon code to receive a one year subscription for only $10... that's 79% off the cover price!  If you do not win in the drawing, we will still send you the same awesome coupon code.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #235: Random Lessons I Learned From An Extreme Diet   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode236 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   FREE DOWNLOAD:  CarlaRae's Nutrition Guide Or send a text to 44222 with the word NUTRITIONGUIDE   Enter the free drawing: CarlaRaeArneson.com/CleanEating   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

With big life changes and transitions, come big life lessons. For the last six months, my family and I made some MAJOR changes in our diet. During this episode, I tell you all about that journey and all the random lessons I learned from it. It was actually very interesting how many of those lessons run parallel with other topics I often talk about on the show concerning organizing and simplifying your home and life. My intention of this episode (and a few to follow) is to explore the mindsets behind healthy eating, as well as the habits and lifestyle changes that go along with it. Please keep in mind, I am not a certified nutritionist, dietitian and I am for sure not a doctor. The information I share with you on this show is based off of my own personal experience and many years of research. So as you hear me share strategies and techniques that have worked for me, keep in mind that everyone is different... your experience and views may not be the same as mine, and that's of course, totally ok.   CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE FREE DRAWING   FREE GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Want to enter a drawing to win a free subscription to Clean Eating Magazine??? Just click on the link! We will draw the names of three winners on July 31st of 2019. If you are a winner, we will notify you through email. If you are tuning into this episode AFTER the drawing, just click on the same link to get an exclusive coupon code to receive a one year subscription for only $10... that's 79% off the cover price!   If you do not win in the drawing, we will still send you the same awesome coupon code.   Links Mentioned in this Show:   FREE DOWNLOAD:  CarlaRae's Nutrition Guide Or send a text to 44222 with the word NUTRITIONGUIDE   Enter The Free Drawing: CarlaRaeArneson.com/CleanEating   Episode #7: The Ultimate 3-Day Jumpstart To Good Health Episode #176: I'm Trying Hard Not To Be A Perfectionist Procrastinator (CarlaRae Confesses) Episode #63: You Need More Margin Time! Episode #215: Why You Should Embrace Margin In Your Life Episode #103: Don't Wait For Special Occasions!   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode235 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

I'm on a journey to simplify my life, but sometimes it's hard letting go of things that I feel attached to. On today's episode I explain how there is one category in my life that I need to downsize. I also tell you how I recently had a consultation with myself as my own personal professional home organizer and came up with a great solution to my problem.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode234 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Last week, we decided to start our summer adventures a little early. We pulled our son out of school for a whirlwind road trip from Seattle, Washington to Austin, Texas. We drove 32 hours straight there with very few stops! I know it may sound crazy (especially considering we even took our dog) but it was fun. And we survived. And in this episode I tell you all about it. Now keep in mind, the ideas I share with you can be applied to ANY space in your life, particularly in your home. Not just your car. So, even if you aren't planning any road trips this year, you can still get a lot from this show.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #231: How To Organize Your Car (And Keep It That Way!)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode233 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

When you get up in the morning to start your day, do you have a good game plan? I'm sure you have your day planned out and you know where you need to be and when you need to be there. But when it comes to your to-do's, do you know EXACTLY what needs to be done? And if you do, do those things actually get done? If you feel like your mile long to-do list is paralyzing and you're totally overwhelmed with too much to do, then this episode will help. On today's show I share with you a very simple to-do list strategy to help you focus on your priorities (with no distractions) to get more done.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #68: Get More Done With A Focus Frame   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode232 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

I honestly can't believe we haven't done a single show on how to organize your car! On today's episode, not only do I give you all my thoughts, tips, and tricks on how to organize your car, but I also talk about how to KEEP it organized. And since I toss a lot at you, I created a new freebie checklist for you to download.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Free Checklist: "Essential Items To Consider Keeping In Your Car"   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode231 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Shopping and acquiring new things can be fun and VERY therapeutic. But having too much stuff that you have to organize, manage, and store is NOT always fun. What if we can somehow tap into the therapeutic aspects of letting go of things? What if we could get equal enjoyment from purging things as we do from buying them? Wouldn't that make simplifying and organizing a lot easier? On today's show I revisit a unique perspective that can help you clear out the clutter in your home to reveal the simplified space hiding underneath.                                                                  Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode230 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Over the years, I've learned that simplifying your home isn't just about where you put things or what nifty little storage bins you should buy to put things in. There is actually soooo much more to it than that. Organizing your home and simplifying your life has a lot to do with your mindsets, not just storage tips. Which is why, I always say that I specialize in the psychology behind home organizing. For today's episode, I share with you a "mindset strategy" that I use for certain clients. And I even use it myself, at times... because it works.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Episode #5: Top Organizing Strategies and Secrets Revealed!   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode229 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Ever get to the very end of a huge organizing project and then all of a sudden you feel STUCK? You have a bunch of little piles and things that need to be put away, but you feel overwhelmed? Today, I chat about one of the hardest, most challenging issues that many of my clients face when organizing their homes. And it's actually something I even struggle with on occasion.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode228 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae  

After listening to our last couple episodes about whether or not you should finish what you start, are you finally ready to tackle a few of your unfinished projects cluttering up your house? Get ready to take notes! On today's episode I give you a 6 step action plan to help you finally finish those good intentions.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #225: Should You Finish What You Start... Or Not? Episode #226: What Is Your Real Road Block? Episode #88: Paint Or Get Off The Ladder! Episode #104: A Unique Technique To Tackle Any Task Episode #8: How To Make A "Perfect Day Itinerary" Episode #11: How Do I Make A "Perfect Week Itinerary"? (Ask CarlaRae) Episode #176: I'm Trying Hard Not To Be A Perfectionist Procrastinator (CarlaRae Confesses)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode227 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Worksheet: "The Perfect Day Itinerary Worksheet"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word PERFECTDAY   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Sometimes, while in the middle of a project, it's easy to get stuck. You lose steam. Or you get discouraged. Or you lose interest. Then you stop. And then you never get around to finishing it. It just happens. And sometimes you don't finish what you started because it's no longer a priority, which is totally ok. But, sometimes, you stop because something very specific is blocking you. On today's episode, I talk about why it's important to figure out what your real roadblocks are so that you can finally push past them.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode226 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

For today's episode of Life Made Simple, I continue with the topic of good intentions... as in something we keep with a good intention to DO, MAKE, FINISH, or FIX. We all have those kinds of projects in our life. Things that we start, we intended to do, but for whatever reason we just haven't finished yet. But what happens when those projects pile up? When those good intentions begin to clutter our home, and weigh on our minds (because you know they do). So often, those good intentions - those projects left undone - become negative feelings of guilt.   For today's episode, I talk about finishing what you start. But not about HOW to finish what you start (I'll actually give you tips on that next week). Instead, we look at how to determine whether something should be finished or not.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #223: A More Positive Perspective Of Packrats Episode #79: You Need To Know The 4 D's Of Productivity   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode225 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

For today's quick and brief episode of Life Made Simple, I share with you one simple health habit that I've been working on for the last few months...  and it's a total game changer!   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode224 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

We all know that here are a lot of negative connotations associated with the term "hoarder" or even "packrat".  They always seem to get a bad rap. And while I know that there are for sure negative effects and consequences of hoarding behavior, for today's episode I offer you a slightly different perspective on the topic.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #53: Pack Rat or Hoarder? Is there a difference? (Ask CarlaRae) Episode #55: (PART 1) How To Live With Someone Who Won't Change - "I Married A Packrat!" Episode #57: (PART 2) How To Live With Someone Who Won't Change   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode223 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

There is nothing wrong with having multiples of things... especially when you use them regularly. Or if you really just love them. But, over time, a few things somehow multiply and they turn into too many. And when you have too many of an item they tend to take up space, time, and energy. On today's episode, I give you a list of things that you may have too many of in your home.      Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #15: Do You Have A "Just In Case" Mentality? Episode #10: Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing?   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode32 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

After listening to the first few episodes in this series, I hope by now you have figured out what your primary love language(s) are. Today, I explain how to better speak other people's love languages that may be foreign to you. I also explain why it's so hard for some people to learn new languages and easy for others. And if you have a hard time expressing love in a different language, I give you some very specific examples of easy and effective tips and tricks that you can use for each love language. Not only that, but I help you to be a better advocate for yourself for when your love tank is running on low, and how to be patient with your loved ones as they learn your love language.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #217: Understanding The 5 Love Languages (PART 1) Episode #218: When Their Love Tank Is Running Low Episode #219: Understanding The 5 Love Languages (PART 2)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode221 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Dr. Gary Chapman's Website: The 5 Love Languages The Book: The 5 Love Languages The App: Love Nudge   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Today we go back to the basics of home organizing with one simple rule that you need to know to help keep your home clean, clear, and clutter-free.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode220 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

So... have you figured out what your love language is? Last week we looked at the five different love languages from Dr. Gary Chapman. For today's part 2 episode in this series, we dive even deeper into understanding each of those love languages and how to figure out your own primary love language. I also explain why that can be a little complicated for some people.     Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #217: Understanding The 5 Love Languages (PART 1)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode219 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Dr. Gary Chapman's Website: The 5 Love Languages The Book: The 5 Love Languages   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

When trying to figure out your loved one's love language, it's important to pay attention to how they express love to you and to others. But, like I explain in today's episode, another thing you need to pay attention to are things that they complain about.   What complaints do you hear most often from your loved one? What do they nag you about? What do they grumble about? And what do they really want and need from you?   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode218 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Dr. Gary Chapman's Website: The 5 Love Languages The Book: The 5 Love Languages   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Have you ever heard of the 5 Love Languages? If not, then I'm pretty confident you're going to find this concept to be quite fascinating and it just might change your life in a really big way. And if you've already heard about the 5 Love Languages before, then this will be a good review. It comes from a concept from Dr. Gary Chapman who came up with it after many years of marriage counseling. He says that there are five specific ways that people speak, show, and understand emotional love. It's the whole idea that people give and receive love in very different ways.   There's actually so much to cover on this topic that I spend this week explaining exactly what the 5 Love Languages are... and then next week for our part 2 episode, I'm going to give you all my thoughts on how to apply them to any close relationships in your life.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode217 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Dr. Gary Chapman's Website: The 5 Love Languages The Book: The 5 Love Languages   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

What little things in life make you happy? Lately, I've been making more of an effort to indulge in simple pleasures... little things that I love. Things that bring me joy.  And I find ways to sprinkle them all throughout my day. On today's episode I share a handful of my favorite simple pleasures in hopes to encourage and inspire you to find little moments of joy in your own life.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode216 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Have you ever noticed that the unexpected always seems to pop up when we least expect it? The solution is to always anticipate unanticipated situations... which is, of course, easier said than done. On today's episode I share with you a great example as to why you should schedule intentional empty space in between your to-dos, tasks, appointments, and activities.       Links Mentioned in this Show:   Episode #19: Always Late? Here's What To Do About It (CarlaRae Confesses)   Free Download:  "How To Be More Punctual"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word ONTIME   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode215 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Have you ever organized a space in your home and all of a sudden you come across a random doodad? Maybe a thingamabob? Or a strange doohickey? Whatever you want to call them, what do you do with those little misfits? Especially if you're not ready to let them go because they might be important. On today's episode I give you a very simple solution.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode214 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Believe it or not, even though I am a Professional Home Organizer, my house is not always PERFECTLY organized. While I can confidently say that everything has a logical home, and most things are in their homes, I have to admit that there are many areas of my home that need updating. Organizing is a process. It takes time. And it's ongoing. On today's episode I explain exactly how I am taking inventory and updating my entire house by going back to the basics of home organizing.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Episode #65: Do You Tend To Organize Backwards? Episode #71: A Unique Strategy To Maintain An Organized House   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode213 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

When wanting to reach true happiness, success, and fulfillment in life, it is definitely important to ask yourself WHAT will make you happy. It's good to ask yourself HOW you can get there. But perhaps sometimes it's more important to ask yourself WHAT is holding you back from being where you really want to be in life?   Links Mentioned in this Show: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode212 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Do you feel so caught up in being busy and feeling overwhelmed that the ordinary fundamentals of life get neglected? Then maybe it's time to slow down and go back to the basics of life.   Or maybe you feel overwhelmed for other reasons... maybe because of a huge life change. The rollercoaster of feelings and emotions can distract you from important priorities in life. If so, then maybe it's time to simply go back to the basics. Or, maybe you're in a place in your life where you feel stuck. You feel unmotivated. You feel discouraged. Maybe even depressed. Time to go back to the basics. Or maybe you feel like life has gotten a little stale. You feel complacent. You feel out of touch. Well, maybe you just need to take some much needed time to go back to the basics. But what does "go back to the basics" really mean? And how do you do it? In this episode I explain exactly why you should consider taking time to pause, reassess, refocus, and push the reset button.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode211 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Happy 2019... I've missed you! Sometimes you just need to pause, reset, refocus, and go back to the basics in life. Which is exactly what I have been doing for this past month while on a short hiatus. Now that the holidays are over, I am officially back and hitting the ground running! I am so eager to share with you our exciting lineup of all new episodes coming in these next few months... so stay tuned!   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode210 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Merry Christmas! Since this episode will be released the day before such a special holiday, I wanted to invite an extra special guest to join me on the show.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode209 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

I don't know about you, but I am trying to simplify my home, not clutter it up. And when it comes to birthdays and Christmas, I for sure do not want to clutter up the homes of the people that I love. Gift giving is hard. It just is. Especially when I feel like everyone I know already has everything they could possibly want or need. On today's episode I share with you some of my favorite gift ideas for the people on your list that take up little or no space at all.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode208 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Now that my son is 8 years old and in 2nd grade, my husband and I are starting to experience the complicated balancing act that comes with managing after-school activities, sports, music lessons, homework, and play dates. Now, keep in mind we have only one child, but most of our friends have multiple kids. And I can only imagine how crazy busy life can be for them trying to squeeze everything in. When do you know if your kids are TOO busy? And the real question is, how do you find a good balance? A while back, a listener sent me a message that brought up this hot topic idea... and I definitely have a few thoughts about it.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode207 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae