Podcasts about Tidying Up

Back in 2010, Japanese writer Mari Kondo changed how we think about organisation and decluttering with her bestseller The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Behind the book's grand title is a simple premise: anything that doesn't bring you joy should be thrown away.  Since then, a new and somewhat similar trend caught on in the late 2010s: death cleaning. It's mainly designed for people entering the final stages of their life, and making sure they don't overboard before passing away. People started talking about death cleaning in 2018, when Stockholm-based artist and widow Margareta Magnusson published a book called The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Since then, the trend has started catching on. The name comes from the Swedish döstädning: a combination of the word “dö”, which means death, and “standing”, which means cleaning.  How did Magnusson come up with the term? Where does death cleaning fit in alongside other minimalist trends? From what age do people start death cleaning? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is BookTok?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the romance gap?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might think midlife reinvention starts with a vision board. Actually, it starts with clearing out what no longer belongs. If your spaces are holding the weight of who you used to be, this conversation with certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth will show you exactly where to begin. Tracy and I explore the profound connection between your physical spaces and your capacity to design a life that fits you now. Tracy shares why identity, not clutter, is the first real obstacle, and how shifting what you believe about yourself unlocks the ability to let go. Together, we dig into practical systems, the emotional side of downsizing and inherited belongings, and the surprising ways that organizing your home spills over into how you show up in your relationships, your business, and your sense of self. Whether you’re downsizing after a major life transition, sorting through a loved one’s belongings, or simply ready to stop walking past the same pile every morning, this episode meets you with warmth, humor, and a clear place to start. In this episode, you'll discover: Why the identity you hold about yourself — “I'm a collector,” “I'm a piler,” “I'm just messy” — is the invisible wall between you and the spacious life you're designing Tracy's S.P.A.C.E. method (Sort, Purge, Assign Homes, Contain, Energize) and how to use it on anything — your closet, your inbox, your digital files, even your mind How to approach decluttering like a project with a start and end date so it stays contained and actually gets finished The research on clutter and cortisol: why your body is responding to the mess even when your mind says it's fine The 15-minute declutter challenge: a free tool Tracy created that makes more progress possible than you think and builds the momentum to keep going How small organizing wins ripple outward into decision-making, relationships, and the courage to take the next step in your reinvention About Tracy Hoth Tracy Hoth is a certified life and organizing coach helping women simplify their homes, lives, and businesses through practical systems and mindset shifts, so they can focus on what matters most. As the host of the top 1% globally ranked Organized Coach Podcast, she empowers women to declutter with confidence, create systems that last, and step into the role of Organized Life CEOs. Her signature S.P.A.C.E. method makes organizing feel accessible, doable, and even joyful — no matter where you're starting from. Connect with Tracy Website: simplysquaredaway.com Podcast: The Organized Coach Podcast Resources & links mentioned: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Tracy's free 15-Minute Declutter Challenge: simplysquaredaway.com/declutter The Organized Coach Podcast Design Your Life, Your Way – next steps: Learn more about working with Gloria Grace Rand: EngageWithGloria.com Join the Soulful Women’s Network community: facebook.com/groups/soulfulwomensnetwork Get my free Personal Power Archetype Quiz: bit.ly/PersonalPowerQuiz If this episode spoke to you, leave us a review. Follow/subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Share this with a friend who’s been meaning to tackle the clutter — or the grief behind it. Connect with me on LinkedIn @GloriaGraceRand to continue the conversation about midlife, meaning, and living on purpose. Soul Invitation: Look around the space you’re in right now. Ask yourself: does this space reflect who I'm becoming or who I used to be? That's your starting place.

Genesis 1:31 reveals a powerful truth about God's character: He is a God of order, purpose, and intentional design. In this devotional, Deidre Braley explores what it means to be created in the image of God and how His orderly nature is reflected throughout creation. From the boundaries He established in the natural world to the systems that allow life to flourish, God demonstrates that order is not restrictive—it is life-giving. As believers, we are called to reflect His character by bringing peace, clarity, and purpose into the spaces we influence. Highlights God’s creation reveals His nature as a God of order and purpose. Being made in God’s image means reflecting His character in everyday life. Order creates space for people, relationships, and communities to thrive. Stewarding our homes and possessions can be an act of worship. Healthy systems and organization help good work flourish. Peacemaking reflects God’s heart and brings stability to relationships. Christians are called to bring clarity and hope into chaotic situations. Small acts of intentionality can create lasting impact in our daily lives. Join the Conversation Where do you sense God calling you to bring greater order, peace, or purpose into your life? Have you experienced how creating healthy rhythms and boundaries has helped you grow spiritually? Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: What it Means to Be Made in the Image of an Orderly God By Deidre Braley Bible Reading: God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day. - Genesis 1:31 NIV Marie Kondo is known as one of the world’s most beloved tidying experts, and one day she convinced me that the path to inner peace would be to pull all of the clothes out of my closet and throw them on my bed to be analyzed, one by one. I had just watched the first episode of her show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix, in which she teaches her proteges to ask this question: When I touch this item, does it spark joy? If the answer is yes, then the item gets to stay. If the answer is no, the directive is to thank the item for its service and then bid it adieu. Even if this sounds a little woo-woo, I have to say that after I had removed a great many joyless items from my wardrobe and reorganized the rest of my clothes back into the closet, I felt an internal sigh of relief. I did feel more joyful. I felt as though a burden had lifted, as though a weight I’d been unwittingly carrying around for years was suddenly gone. In 1872, John Wesley preached, “Cleanliness is, indeed, next to godliness,” and though he was talking specifically about the way a person dressed and cared for their appearance, I think he was pressing on a deeper spiritual truth, too. Cleanliness is the visual representation of order, and our Creator is, as evidenced by creation, a God of order. If you look carefully at the creation story, you will notice that God did not just bring all things into being—he also gave them each a designated spot, a boundary for existence, a specific space in which to thrive. He separated the light from the darkness, giving both their time to reign, as day and night. He gave each plant one specific fruit to bear. He told the sea how far it could go and then said, “No more.” Biblical scholar Rachel Smith describes God’s work in a way that Marie Kondo would approve of: “It (the world) was designed to run well and to be a well-ordered environment for its occupants. This is the sense of good in the creation account. Everything God created He declared good because it acted within its purpose and provided benefits” (Rest Assured: What the Creation Story Was Intended to Reveal About Trusting God, pg. 62-63). Intersecting Faith & Life: What does it mean to bear God’s image? It means to care about the things he cares about, and to reflect his character out into the world. And one of the things that God cares about is order, which creates space for life to thrive. When we enter into chaos and bring disorder back into equilibrium, we are doing the work of God. Here are some practical areas where we might do that today. In our physical spaces Declutter one area of your home. Choose a junk drawer, a closet, or a bedroom. Remove everything, and only put back what serves a purpose or, per the advice of Marie Kondo, brings joy. Give each item a designated space, and then, if you can, bring a little extra beauty to that area. Organize by color. Add flowers. Freshen with a scented sachet. Is there a time of day that feels particularly chaotic? Create a ritual to help it go more smoothly. If morning times are hectic, for example, pre-set your coffee pot the night before. Lay out your clothes. Wake up ten minutes earlier. Light a candle while you eat breakfast. See how these adjustments bring a sense of peace to what used to feel overwhelming. In our workplaces Administration may not be glamorous, but it is essential for bringing order. If you have the gift of administration—that is, organizing information, communication, and actions into systems that run smoothly—put it into practice in your workplace. Good structures help good work to thrive. Be a problem solver. If you see that something is not working and have an idea for how to fix it, say something. Be someone who steps into situations and brings clarity and excellence. In our communities Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9). In our communities, bringing order looks like bringing peace—to relationships, to organizations, to broken systems. When we step into disordered situations or strained relationships in our neighborhoods or even global communities, we are reflecting God’s image by bringing equilibrium. This could look as simple as serving on the PTA and being a voice of calm and reason when the meetings get heated, or it could look like serving in outreach ministries to provide for the real, everyday needs of neighbors. Further Reading: Genesis 1:1-31 Rest Assured: What the Creation Story Was Intended to Reveal About Trusting God by Rachel Booth Smith Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, retirement expert Roger Whitney and Marie Kondo consultant Dr. Lindsey Hardegree explore the transformative power of decluttering. They discuss how clearing physical and emotional clutter can pave the way for a joyful and intentional retirement. Lindsey shares practical strategies from the Konmari method, focusing on identifying what truly sparks joy and letting go of the rest. This conversation is perfect for anyone looking to simplify their life and embrace a clutter-free future. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN(00:00) Roger previews the episode, announces the June 18 Noodle Live event, and introduces the final installment of the decluttering series.PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT WITH LINDSEY HARDEGREE(03:15) Roger frames retirement as a major life transition and explains how clutter extends beyond possessions into finances, commitments, and relationships.(06:40) Lindsey introduces the KonMari framework and explains why the first step is creating a clear vision for your ideal life before getting rid of anything.(09:14) Lindsey shares common scenarios that prompt people to seek out an organizer.(12:18) Roger and Lindsey discuss practical ways to define what you want your environment and future life to feel like.(15:31) Lindsey explains emotional attachment, sunk costs, and why gratitude can help people let go of possessions tied to previous seasons of life.(18:12) Why decluttering by category—not room—creates better long-term results and why sentimental items should come last.(25:00) Club members discuss challenges involving spouses, differing organizing styles, and when outside help may be more effective than family support.(30:53) Lindsey addresses difficult situations involving aging parents, inherited belongings, and navigating sentimental attachment during life transitions.(33:01) The discussion shifts toward handling deeply personal and sentimental items, including family keepsakes, clothing, photos, and children's memorabilia.(50:41) Lindsey explains why organization systems should fit the person using them and how overly rigid systems can create frustration instead of simplicity.(55:21) Resources and advice for finding professional organizers and deciding when support may be helpful.SMART SPRINT(59:27) Pick one very small category of personal items—pens, office supplies, coffee mugs, hair clips, or something similar—and spend time decluttering only that category. Focus on building momentum and decision-making reps rather than trying to organize everything at once.REFERENCESlivewithroger.com — Register for Noodle Live on June 18!Submit a Question for RogerSign up for The NoodleMarie Kondo's Konmari MethodKonmari Certified OrganizersNational Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO)Book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie KondoNote: The opinions expressed are for informational purposes only and should not replace personalized advice from licensed professionals.

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Going back ten years to 2016, Sarah and Catherine Gilmore (@GilmoreGuide) dive into the annual Bookish Time Capsule episode and revisit the book world from that year. They cover big bookish highlights — from the buzziest books of the year to the award winners — along with what was happening in the wider world at the time. They also look back at their own reading from 2016, including their favorite releases, and share a quick round-up of listener-submitted favorites. This episode is overflowing with great backlist titles to add to your TBR!   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights The big news that was going on outside the book world Book stories and trends that dominated 2016 The 2016 books that have had staying power Big books and award winners for the year Reading in the blog years before the Rock Your Reading Tracker Sarah's and Catherine's personal 2016 reading stats Listener-submitted favorites from 2016 2016 Bookish Time Capsule [1:45] The World Beyond Books Bad Blood by John Carreyrou (2018)| Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:09]  To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [4:59]  My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [5:11] Ferrante's true identity has never been confirmed, despite multiple attempts by journalists and various theories pointing to different people. Book Industry Sales and Trends Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J. K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [10:02] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:10] Killing the Rising Sun by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [10:21] A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [10:36] Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [10:40]  To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [10:45]  All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:57]  The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [11:12]  Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [11:16]  StrengthsFinder 2.0 from Gallup (2007) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [11:20]  When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:30] The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [11:33] After You by Jojo Moyes (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [11:49] The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [11:52] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:59] Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter (2016)| Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:36] Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow (2004) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:49] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:04]  Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:05] The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George (English Translation, 2015) | Amazon| Bookshop.org  [13:32] My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman (English Translation, 2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:39] In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:51]  Big Books of 2016 It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [15:47] A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 2) by Sarah J. Maas (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [16:28]   Dark Matter by Blake Crouch (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [17:25] Pines (Wayward Pines, 1) by Blake Crouch (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:57] Recursion by Blake Crouch (2019) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [18:17] A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[18:34] Rules of Civility by Amor Towles (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [18:58] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:29] James by Percival Everett (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [20:42] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [20:51]  Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:10] When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:28] Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [22:46] Born a Crime by Trevor Noah (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [23:19] Award Winners of 2016 The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:54] The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:06] Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [24:35] The Sellout by Paul Beatty (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [24:51] Let Me Die In His Footsteps by Lori Roy (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:50] Before the Fall by Noah Hawley (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [25:56] All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:05] Catherine's Top Books Forty Rooms by Olga Grushin (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [27:46]  A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[28:11] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [28:35]  The Windsor Affair by Melanie Benjamin (June 2, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [29:03]  Before the Wind by Jim Lynch (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [29:57] Miller's Valley by Anna Quindlen (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:57] Miss Jane by Brad Watson (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [31:48]   Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [31:57] Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:08]  Adnan's Story by Rabia Chaudry (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:40]  Sarah's Top Books Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:45] Shelter by Jung Yun (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:58]   All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [40:06]  The Mothers by Brit Bennett (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [40:16]  My Name Is Lucy Barton (Amgash, 1) by Elizabeth Strout (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [40:22] Oh William! (Amgash, 3) by Elizabeth Strout (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:38] Tell Me Everything (Amgash, 5) by Elizabeth Strout (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [40:47]   Only Love Can Break Your Heart by Ed Tarkington (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:05]  Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:30] Tender by Belinda McKeon (US Release, 2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:44] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:03]  When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[42:05] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:31]  Listeners' Top Books A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[44:14] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:19] A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 2) by Sarah J. Maas (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:35]   Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:47] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:01]  Born a Crime by Trevor Noah (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:24] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:30] Beartown by Fredrik Backman (English Translation, 2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:32] Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:40]  The Unseen World by Liz Moore (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:45] Long Bright River by Liz Moore (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:58] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:00] The Mothers by Brit Bennett (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:16] 

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3995: Cylon George explores how clutter quietly weighs on both your home and your mind, offering a refreshing perspective inspired by Marie Kondo's philosophy. By reframing your relationship with possessions and focusing only on what truly sparks joy, you can let go of emotional baggage and create space for a lighter, more intentional life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/decluttering Quotes to ponder: “By handling each sentimental item and deciding what to discard, you process your past. If you just stow these things away in a drawer or cardboard box, before you realize it, your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now.” “Take each item in one's hand and ask: “Does this spark joy?” If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it.” “The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.” Episode references: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Up/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3995: Cylon George explores how clutter quietly weighs on both your home and your mind, offering a refreshing perspective inspired by Marie Kondo's philosophy. By reframing your relationship with possessions and focusing only on what truly sparks joy, you can let go of emotional baggage and create space for a lighter, more intentional life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/decluttering Quotes to ponder: “By handling each sentimental item and deciding what to discard, you process your past. If you just stow these things away in a drawer or cardboard box, before you realize it, your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now.” “Take each item in one's hand and ask: “Does this spark joy?” If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it.” “The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.” Episode references: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Up/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3995: Cylon George explores how clutter quietly weighs on both your home and your mind, offering a refreshing perspective inspired by Marie Kondo's philosophy. By reframing your relationship with possessions and focusing only on what truly sparks joy, you can let go of emotional baggage and create space for a lighter, more intentional life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/decluttering Quotes to ponder: “By handling each sentimental item and deciding what to discard, you process your past. If you just stow these things away in a drawer or cardboard box, before you realize it, your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now.” “Take each item in one's hand and ask: “Does this spark joy?” If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it.” “The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.” Episode references: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Up/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you contemplated spring cleaning? When this bug hit me, I turned to the grand-master cleaner, Marie Kondo, for inspiration. This best-selling author has sold 9 million copies of her classic book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up – the Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Ok, add me, Maggie McCarthy, to the ranks of readers as I set out on my decluttering journey with this instructive read.

In this episode of the Wellbeing 4 Mothers show, Dr. Dunni explores how to declutter both your mind and physical space to enhance your well-being. The practical tips provide practical strategies for mothers to reduce stress and create a more peaceful environment. Key Takeaways- Decluttering is essential for both mental and physical well-being.- Utilise tools like worry journals and mindfulness techniques to manage mental clutter.- Engage the whole family in the decluttering process to create a supportive environment.Book Recommendation The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up – Marie KondoJoin the Bookclubhttps://www.drdunni.clubCONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Ig- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drdunni.lifecoach/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C1oJwHyISEuqiX8USaYKg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CH- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clubhouse.com/@drdunni-druwa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/druwaacademy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/drdunni⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/wellbeing4mothers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HOST BIOYour host, Dr Dunni, is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a Super Mum' and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in applying natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain practical ways and strategies in simple terms that promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit, and prevent ill health. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more at https://www.drdunni.com

Spiritual Spring Cleaning: How to Remove What Doesn't Belong in Your Life Discover the powerful biblical principles of spiritual renewal through Jacob's transformative journey in Genesis 35. This message explores how to conduct a thorough spiritual spring cleaning that goes beyond surface-level changes to create lasting transformation in your relationship with God. Learn practical steps for spiritual renewal including how to identify modern idols, remove competing influences, and make concrete changes that reflect your faith. Explore the connection between obedience to God's Word and experiencing His divine protection and provision in your life. Key topics covered: Biblical foundations for spiritual cleansing and renewal, how to identify and remove modern idols from your life, the importance of returning to God's Word for direction, making decisive changes that reflect your faith, experiencing God's protection when you align with His will, creating lasting reminders of your commitment to God, and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises in Jesus Christ. This biblical teaching provides actionable steps for anyone seeking spiritual renewal, fresh encounters with God, and a deeper relationship with the Almighty. Whether you're feeling spiritually stagnant or simply want to grow closer to God, these timeless principles from Jacob's story offer hope and practical guidance for transformation. Perfect for those interested in biblical teaching, spiritual growth, Christian living, faith development, and practical theology. Discover how ancient biblical wisdom applies to modern life challenges and learn to experience the freedom that comes from putting God first in every area of your life.

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3918: Ali Cornish invites us to examine how both minimalism and nature offer profound opportunities for personal transformation. Whether through packing up a life with intention or stepping outside to reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world, she shows how letting go of clutter, distractions, and noise, creates space for clarity, emotional growth, and a deeper sense of purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://everthrive.org/blog/packing-a-life-a-study-in-the-benefits-of-minimalism  AND   http://everthrive.org/blog/go-forth-under-the-open-sky-and-listen-to-nature Quotes to ponder: "The essence of nature's healing is in its everlasting recurrence." "Stuff is meant to serve us, not the other way around." "These boxes are a representation of who we are now, and a harbinger of who we will become." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3918: Ali Cornish invites us to examine how both minimalism and nature offer profound opportunities for personal transformation. Whether through packing up a life with intention or stepping outside to reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world, she shows how letting go of clutter, distractions, and noise, creates space for clarity, emotional growth, and a deeper sense of purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://everthrive.org/blog/packing-a-life-a-study-in-the-benefits-of-minimalism  AND   http://everthrive.org/blog/go-forth-under-the-open-sky-and-listen-to-nature Quotes to ponder: "The essence of nature's healing is in its everlasting recurrence." "Stuff is meant to serve us, not the other way around." "These boxes are a representation of who we are now, and a harbinger of who we will become." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3918: Ali Cornish invites us to examine how both minimalism and nature offer profound opportunities for personal transformation. Whether through packing up a life with intention or stepping outside to reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world, she shows how letting go of clutter, distractions, and noise, creates space for clarity, emotional growth, and a deeper sense of purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://everthrive.org/blog/packing-a-life-a-study-in-the-benefits-of-minimalism  AND   http://everthrive.org/blog/go-forth-under-the-open-sky-and-listen-to-nature Quotes to ponder: "The essence of nature's healing is in its everlasting recurrence." "Stuff is meant to serve us, not the other way around." "These boxes are a representation of who we are now, and a harbinger of who we will become." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang tie things up in a not very pretty bow as we close out the second chapter of the Shadows of Yog-SothothThe gang tie things up in a not very pretty bow as we close out the second chapter of the Shadows of Yog-SothothAnd a reminder of the email for the free access giveaway ⁠⁠grizzlypeaksradio@gmail.com⁠⁠ . Remember all you need to do is post an Apple Podcasts review and email us when it's posted and if you are in the first 10 to submit you will win a months free access to the exclusive content normally only accessible to higher level backers. You'll need to do this before about the middle of Feb as the vouchers expire in MarchALSO - we have new merch with the amazing Patreon feed cover art by the legendary Stefan Poag, you can find all manner of ways to drape these horrifying visages on your body at our ⁠⁠Redbubble Store⁠If you like what you hear please support the show at Patreon to get early access, exclusive content and moreWally Van Der Meer is played by Jenny at GrimHumorMagnus Daintry is played by Scott Dorward from Good Friends of Jackson EliasNorm O'Neill is played by Spencer Game of Keep Off the BorderlandsBT Raven is played by Barney from Loco LudusKeeper - Andy Goodman from Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks

Is you physical space 'less than', or do you feel overwhelmed with 'stuff' and feel stuck in a rut by your home or clutter? We look at how decluttering can encourage you to let go both physically and energetically and create space for the life you want to live...to literally create space for magick and joy! New episode 'I am The Horse Witch Podcast' out now available on Apple and Spotify Podcasts References: 'The LIfe-Changing Magic of Tidying Up' by Marie Kondo, parkercolescurtis.com.au/blog/creating-space-for-the-new-the-power-of-decluttering and www.naturebasedtherapy.com.au/decluttering-with-purpose

This week's podcast is a bit longer than usual, but there's plenty going on both in the garden and beyond. From steady progress on the allotment, to seed sowing at home, and a fascinating deep dive into beekeeping, it's been a good week all round. Down on the Allotment After a very wet week, I was pleasantly surprised by how well the allotment had dried out. With no major infrastructure projects planned this year, I've been concentrating on tidying problem areas. The space by the shed, where my gooseberries grow, is now almost finished. Brambles and self-seeded trees have been removed, and the gooseberries given a proper prune to remove dead and crossing branches. It already feels like a far more manageable and productive area. I've also been doing light tidying in front of the greenhouses and checking over the concrete pipes I'll be using this year for carrots and parsnips. Speaking of which, I lifted a few carrots, parsnips and leeks for dinner and was impressed by how well the carrots are still holding up in the ground. Next on the list are the autumn raspberries, which need cutting back to ground level, and tackling brambles creeping in from neighbouring plots. In the Kitchen Garden At home, seed sowing is continuing at a steady pace. Alongside the Supporters Club seeds, I've been sowing something every day, including basil, dill, cress, tatsoi, sunflower microgreens, sorrel and celery. Some earlier sowings, particularly the chillies started back in December, have now been potted on. Space is starting to become a bit tight under lights and on heat mats, but everything is growing well for now. One of the bigger home jobs this week has been continuing work on the elm tree. It's slow, careful progress, but safety comes first. While we were outside, the chickens were also allowed to free-range around the garden again, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Beekeeping – A Fascinating Conversation The main feature this week is a long and very interesting chat with Mark from Buzz Into Beekeeping. Beekeeping is something I've wanted to do for a long time, and Mark explains it all brilliantly – from how to get started, to what equipment you really need, how much space a hive takes up, and what's involved in looking after bees throughout the year. We also talked about swarming, neighbours, garden suitability, and the many benefits of keeping bees, from pollination to honey and beeswax. It's definitely left me even more inspired to give it a go. Marks email is Maark@buzzintobeekeeping.co.uk You can also find Mark on his instagram https://www.instagram.com/buzzintobeekeeping/ Recipe of the Week This week's recipe is a creamy garlic and herb root vegetable tray bake, using a mix of potatoes, parsnips, carrots, swede and onions. Simple to make, perfect with a roast, and just as good reheated the next day. If you've been thinking about beekeeping, or you're just curious about how it all works, this is an episode well worth listening to.

Season 14, Episode 382 reviews chapters 4–7 of Think and Grow Rich for Sales, showing how autosuggestion, specialized knowledge, imagination, and organized planning transform inner belief into consistent sales results. This episode explains practical steps to program confidence, build authority, paint future outcomes for buyers, and design repeatable sales systems that create certainty and close deals more naturally. Today EP 382 PART 2 of our Think and Grow Rich for Sales Series, we will cover: ✔ Chapter 4: Autosuggestion: How Your Inner Script Becomes Your Outer Results  Sales Application (Practical Use) Pre-call priming: Speak your outcome out loud before every call (“I bring clarity and certainty to this conversation.”) Language audit: Eliminate soft phrases (“I think,” “hopefully,” “maybe”) from your sales vocabulary. Repetition builds belief: Read your sales goals twice daily as if already achieved. Emotion matters: Read goals with feeling—belief is emotional, not intellectual. Interrupt negative mindsets: Replace “They won't buy” with “I help people make confident decisions.” Consistency over intensity: Daily repetition beats occasional motivation. Key Insight: Belief is built deliberately, not accidentally. ✔ Chapter 5: Specialized Knowledge: From Information to Authority  5 Sales Application Tips Organize your expertise into simple frameworks buyers can easily follow. Know their world better than they do—pain points, language, pressures, timing. Stop overloading: Say less, but say it with authority. Borrow brilliance: Use mentors, subject experts, and masterminds to extend your knowledge. Teach while you sell: Authority grows when you help buyers understand, not when you impress them. Key Insight: You are not selling information. You are selling guidance. ✔ Chapter 6: Imagination: Where Sales Innovation Is Born 7 Sales Application Tips Paint the “after” picture: Describe life, work, or outcomes post-solution. Use sensory language: Help them see, feel, and experience the result. Rehearse success aloud: Walk the buyer through implementation as if it's already happening. Normalize the decision: Familiarity reduces fear and resistance. Tell transformation stories: Stories activate imagination faster than facts. Slow the moment down: Imagination needs space—don't rush the close. Anchor certainty visually: “Imagine six months from now…” becomes a mental commitment. Key Insight: People don't buy solutions. They buy who they become after the solution. ✔ Chapter 7: Organized Planning: Putting Desire Into Action 6 Sales Application Tips Create a repeatable sales process you trust and follow consistently. Plan the work—then work the plan, even when results lag. Refine the plan, not the goal when setbacks occur. Prepare for objections before they arise—confidence comes from readiness. Track behaviors, not just outcomes (calls, follow-ups, conversations). Use structure to eliminate emotion-based decisions during the sales cycle. Key Insight: A plan creates certainty. Certainty creates momentum. Welcome back to our final series of SEASON 14 of The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning and emotional intelligence training for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, and seven years ago, launched this podcast with a question I had never truly asked myself before: (and that is) If productivity and results matter to us—and they do now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to make them happen? Most of us were never taught how to apply neuroscience to improve productivity, results, or well-being. About a decade ago, I became fascinated by the mind-brain-results connection—and how science can be applied to our everyday lives. That's why I've made it my mission to bring you the world's top experts—so together, we can explore the intersection of science and social-emotional learning. We'll break down complex ideas and turn them into practical strategies we can use every day for predictable, science-backed results. Connecting Back to Our 6-Part Think and Grow Rich Series (2022) For today's EP 382, we continue with PART 2 of our Review of Think and Grow Rich for Sales, connecting back to our 6-PART Series from 2022[i]. Back in 2022, we didn't just read Think and Grow Rich—we lived inside it as we launched our year. Over a 6-part series that began the beginning of January 2022, we walked through this book chapter by chapter, not as theory, but as a personal operating system for growth, performance, and results. At the time, the focus of our 6 PART Series was broad. We covered: Personal development Mindset mastery Vision, purpose, and belief We covered the BASICS of this book that my mentor, Bob Proctor studied for his entire lifetime (over 50 years) that can be applied to whatever it is that you want to create with our life. Today, we are going to look at this timeless piece of knowledge, through a new lens. What we're covering today—PART 2 of our Study of Think and Grow Rich for Sales—is not new material. It's the application of this series, towards a specific discipline. You could apply this book to any discipline, but this one, I have wanted to cover for a very long time. How the 6-Part Series Maps DIRECTLY to Sales Mastery Here's the reframe that matters: Every principle we covered in 2022 becomes a sales advantage when applied correctly. Each of the 10 chapters explains how to further improve our inner state, and then we walk through how to make this change occur in our outer world, connecting each principal for the salesperson. And just a reminder that you don't need to be in sales for these principles to work for us. Think and Grow Rich for Sales How Inner Mastery Becomes Sales Results Inspired by Think and Grow Rich Through a modern neuroscience + sales lens   Chapter IV: Autosuggestion The Inner Script Behind Every Sales Call Core Idea: Your subconscious mind is always selling—either for you or against you. Sales Application: Language patterns that leak doubt Why we program confidence before the call Why tone matters more than technique Listener Takeaway: The buyer responds to your energy, not your words. Chapter IV — Autosuggestion How Your Inner Script Becomes Your Outer Results Autosuggestion is the bridge between what you think and what you experience. I first learned this concept while working with Bob Proctor in the seminar industry, and it fundamentally changed the way I understand my own personal results—both in life and in sales. At its core, autosuggestion is about creating order in the mind, (first) so your inner script consistently produces your outer results. The visual model that explains this in one simple view is the stickperson diagram, originally developed by Dr. Thurman Fleet in 1934. You'll see this image in the show notes, labeled A, B, and C. Here is what this diagram means. The Three Parts of the Mind IMAGE IDEA: From Dr. Thurman Fleet 1937 with his idea of Concept Therapy. A — Conscious Mind (Thinking Mind) This is the part of your mind you use when you are actively thinking: reading studying learning solving problems consciously making decisions This is where logic lives. B — Non-Conscious Mind (Emotional Mind) This is the most powerful part of the mind—and the most misunderstood. The non-conscious mind: accepts whatever enters it does not judge truth from falsehood operates primarily through repetition and emotion This is why: who you surround yourself with matters what you listen to matters what you repeatedly tell yourself matters Your non-conscious mind becomes the program that runs your behavior. C — Body The body is the instrument of the mind. Your body inherits what your mind expresses: thoughts affect emotions emotions affect physiology physiology affects behavior and results This is why mindset impacts: health energy confidence performance And why our thoughts, feelings and actions ultimately determine our results. They create our conditions, our circumstances and our environment. Why Autosuggestion Matters (Real Life Example) Because I learned this before I had children, I became extremely intentional about what was playing in the background of our home. News, negativity, and fear-based messaging go straight into the non-conscious mind—especially when the mind is in a submissive state, such as: early childhood (when your mind is wide open) right before sleep also while eating when relaxed or emotionally open This state of mind doesn't just affect children. It affects adults too. What we repeatedly hear becomes how we feel—and eventually how we act. This is why autosuggestion is not wishful thinking. It is mental conditioning. Autosuggestion and Alignment (Praxis) When your thoughts, feelings and emotions are aligned, you enter a state called praxis—the point where belief and behavior match. How do we enter this state? By: writing your goals reading them aloud repeating them twice daily you gradually impress belief onto the non-conscious mind. Over time: belief strengthens faith develops behavior shifts automatically Eventually, you don't have to force confidence. It becomes natural. Beyond the Five Senses: The Higher Faculties Before moving into Chapter V — Specialized Knowledge, it's important to introduce one of the most overlooked ideas Napoleon Hill emphasized: It's the 6 higher faculties of the mind. If you revisit Episode #67[ii], I explain how living only through our five senses can limit results. Our five senses are connected to the conscious mind. But beyond them lie six higher faculties, including: imagination intuition perception will reason memory Hill believed intuition and imagination were so powerful that he devoted entire chapters to them. These faculties allow us to: access deeper insight perceive what others miss gain a competitive advantage Intuition: A Sales Superpower If I had to choose three higher faculties most useful in sales for us to develop, they would be: intuition perception will Let's focus on intuition. Intuition is the mental tool that allows you to feel truth: a gut sense an inner knowing a subtle emotional signal It develops with practice—and trust. Putting Intuition Into Action (Sales) When you're presenting to someone, intuition answers questions like: Are they engaged, but holding a question? Do they need more information—or less? Is it time to continue… or time to ask for the decision? Highly intuitive sales professionals can sense: certainty hesitation trust resistance —even without being in the same room with this person. Sales at Its Highest Level This brings us back to Paul Martinelli's reminder: “Sales at its highest level is the transference of emotion. And the primary emotion is certainty.” When intuition is developed, you know: when certainty has been transferred when the buyer is ready when the close is natural Eventually, as your higher faculties become conditioned through autosuggestion, you access them automatically—without effort or overthinking. Closing Thought — Chapter IV: Autosuggestion Autosuggestion is not about forcing belief. It's about training alignment. When your thoughts, emotions, and actions match: confidence becomes automatic intuition sharpens results follow naturally Your inner script always becomes your outer results. And that's why autosuggestion is not optional. It's foundational. Chapter V: Specialized Knowledge Why Authority Always Outsells Enthusiasm Core Idea: Knowledge only becomes power when it's organized and applied. Sales Application: Moving from “presenter” to trusted expert Leading the conversation instead of reacting Why winging it destroys certainty Listener Takeaway: Mastery creates calm authority. Chapter V — Specialized Knowledge Why Expertise—Not Information—Creates Sales Success To further refine what we want to achieve, Chapter 5 of Think and Grow Rich introduces a critical distinction: not all knowledge is created equally. Napoleon Hill explains that it is specialized knowledge—not general knowledge—that separates you from everyone else and makes you valuable. Knowledge alone, Hill reminds us, is only potential power. “Knowledge (general or specialized) must be organized and intelligently directed, and is only potential power. It becomes power only when, and if, it is organized into definite plans of action and directed to a definite end.” (Chapter V, p. 79, TAGR) In other words: Information does nothing on its own. Application is everything. Why This Matters (Education vs. Application) This becomes clear when we think about formal education. Much of what we learn in school is general knowledge—useful only if we apply it in a specific way. Hill calls this the missing link in education: “The failure of educational institutions is that it fails to teach students HOW TO ORGANIZE AND USE KNOWLEDGE after they acquire it.” (Chapter V, p. 80, TAGR) This insight alone explains why so many intelligent people struggle to produce results—especially in sales. They know a lot, but they haven't organized that knowledge into a repeatable system of action. Henry Ford and the Myth of ‘Not Being Educated' Henry Ford is Hill's perfect example. Ford famously said he had a row of buttons on his desk—buttons he could press to access any knowledge he needed. He didn't need to personally possess all information. He needed to know: where to get it who to ask how to apply it Hill wrote: “Any person is educated who knows where to get knowledge when needed, and how to organize that knowledge into definite plans of action.” (Chapter V, p. 81, TAGR) Through his Master Mind, Ford had access to all the specialized knowledge required to become one of the wealthiest men in America. This is a critical lesson for sales professionals: You do not need to know everything. You need to know what matters most, and how to apply it. Why Some Ideas Succeed and Others Don't This principle explains why some books—and businesses—succeed at extraordinary levels while others, though insightful, fall short. Take Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Its impact wasn't just the ideas—it was the framework. Covey gave readers clear steps for how to apply each habit in real life. Contrast that with Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now. An incredible book, (I love this book- I own it-and it's on my bookshelf). It's rich in insight—but for many readers, it's difficult to apply without additional guidance or structure. The difference is not wisdom. It's organized, specialized knowledge. “Knowledge is not power until it is organized into definite plans of action.” (Chapter V, p. 80, TAGR) What ‘Educated' Really Means Hill reminds us that education does not mean memorization or credentials. The word educate comes from the Latin educo, meaning: to draw out to develop from within An educated person is not someone with the most information—but someone who has developed the faculties of their mind to acquire, apply, and direct knowledge effectively. This is where Specialized Knowledge intersects with: imagination intuition perception will —faculties we explored earlier in the series. Chapter V Specialized Knowledge Applied to Sales In sales, Specialized Knowledge looks like this: Knowing your customer's world, not just your product Understanding patterns in their world that match with yours, not scripts that lack meaning Being able to simplify complexity for the buyer Organizing your knowledge into a repeatable sales process This is what creates authority. When something comes naturally to you—but amazes others—you are operating in specialized knowledge. That's where confidence comes from. That's where trust is built. That's where sales success compounds. How to Use Specialized Knowledge to Reach New Heights (Sales Tips) 1. Identify What You Do Naturally Well Ask yourself: What do people come to me for? What feels obvious to me but confusing to others? That's your starting point for specialization. 2. Organize Your Knowledge into a Framework Turn what you know into: a process a checklist a conversation flow Frameworks build confidence—for you and the buyer where you can point to them clearly where they are in the process, showing them how to move to where they want to go. 3. Learn Continuously—but Selectively Don't collect information. Acquire purposeful knowledge aligned to your goal. Ask: Does this help me serve better? Does this help my buyer decide? 4. Use a Master Mind No top performer succeeds alone. Surround yourself with: mentors peers coaches Borrow knowledge, insight, and certainty with every action that you take. 5. Apply, Review, Refine Specialized knowledge compounds only when used. Apply what you learn. Review results. Refine your approach. This is how expertise is built. Final Insight — Chapter V: Specialized Knowledge Sales success does not come from knowing more. It comes from knowing what matters, organizing it into action, and applying it consistently. When Specialized Knowledge is combined with Imagination, it creates something powerful: A unique and successful business. And this brings us naturally to the next chapters—where imagination, planning, and decision transform knowledge into results. Chapter VI: Imagination Selling the Future Before the Close                  Core Idea: People buy future identity, not features. Sales Application: Painting the “after” state Emotional buy-in before logical justification Don't quit when you are at “3 Feet from Gold” (Chapter 1, TAGR, Page 5). Listener Takeaway People don't buy solutions. They buy who they become after the solution. And it is the salesperson's role to activate the buyer's imagination—to help them see themselves on the other side of the decision. This brings us back to Paul Martinelli's reminder: “Sales at its highest level is the transference of emotion. And the primary emotion is certainty.” Imagination is what creates that certainty. Before a buyer can feel certain, they must first imagine the outcome: life after their problem is solved success after the decision is made themselves operating at a higher level When imagination is engaged, certainty follows. And when certainty is present, the decision becomes natural. Can you see how all of these success principles tie into each other? Like the colors of the rainbow. Chapter VI: Imagination Review of Chapter VI — Our Imagination “Imagination is everything,” according to American author and radio speaker Earl Nightingale, who devoted much of his work to human character development, motivation, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Every great invention is created in two places: first in the mind of the inventor, and then in the physical world when the idea is brought into form. Our lives reflect how effectively we use our imagination. When we reach a plateau of success, it is not effort alone that takes us to the next level—it is imagination. Imagination allows us to see beyond our current circumstances and envision what is possible next. This is why creating a crystal-clear vision is so important. When we write and read our vision twice a day, we intentionally activate our imagination. Writing and reading that vision in detail stimulates recognition centers in the brain. What may initially feel unrealistic or even like a “pipe dream” begins to feel familiar. Over time, the brain accepts it as something possible—something achievable. Eventually, what once felt distant becomes something you can see yourself doing. And then, one day, what you imagined becomes your reality. When you look at the world through this lens, it's remarkable to consider how much has changed in just the last 50 years—and how quickly that pace is accelerating. These new innovations began in someone's mind first. The most recent leap forward is with artificial intelligence, but it follows the same pattern as every major breakthrough before it. Someone first imagined a world where: Amazon would dominate retail while owning almost no physical stores Uber would transform transportation while owning almost no cars Facebook would scale globally while creating no content Airbnb would become a hospitality giant while owning no real estate Netflix would redefine entertainment without being a TV channel Bitcoin would create value without physical coins Each of these began as an idea before evidence—a vision before execution. The same principle applies to our goals, our careers, and our success. Everything we create begins with imagination. When imagination is paired with belief, intention, and action, it becomes a powerful force that shapes not only individual outcomes, but the direction of the world itself.   Closing Thought — Chapter VI Imagination is not fantasy. It is the starting point of all progress. What you are able to imagine clearly today is what you are capable of creating tomorrow. How to Use Imagination for Sales Success Turning Possibility into Certainty 1. Understand the Role of Imagination in Sales Imagination is not fantasy. In sales, imagination is pre-decision certainty. Before a buyer can decide, they must first: see a different future feel themselves in it believe it is attainable Your job as the salesperson is to guide that mental rehearsal. People don't buy products. They buy the future version of themselves (with the certainty that you paint for them). 2. Imagine the Outcome Before the Buyer Does Top sales professionals do not start with features. They start with vision. Before the call, ask yourself: Who does my buyer become after the purchase? What changes in their day-to-day life? What problem is no longer taking up mental space? How you can support and guide them in this process. If you cannot imagine the outcome clearly, your buyer won't either.

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We're back with Part 2 of this beautiful and honest conversation with Meg and Ea from Tidy Home Nashville. In this half, we move beyond physical spaces and talk about the emotional work — the boundaries, the nervous system resets, the generational cycles we're learning to release.If you've ever felt like you had to do it all, hold it all, or fix it all for everyone else — this is the reminder that you don't. You can break cycles without breaking yourself.What we cover:How regulating your nervous system impacts your parenting and presenceWhat it means to be grounded and responsive (not reactive)Letting go of roles that keep you stuck in over-functioningTools to support yourself in high-stress seasons — without shutting downRewriting the language we use around motherhood and emotional laborThis is the part where we breathe deeper, choose slower, and remind ourselves: we are not here to survive motherhood — we're here to be whole in it.Check out Meg and Ea's new book ⁠Tidying Up: 100 Ways to Infuse Order and Joy into Every Area of Your Home⁠  and head to their ⁠website⁠ to learn more about their mission!Join the You Are Worth The Work community on ⁠⁠⁠Substack!⁠⁠⁠You can always connect with me and give any feedback or show ideas at Kimberley@KimberleySanders.com or on the following social media outlets:Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KimSandFit31⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Live YOUR Passion Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KimberleySanders_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Observers may have noticed parts of Rotorua looking a little sharper with berms trimmed, rubbish cleared, and lawns neatly edged. That tidy-up was driven by local rangatahi (youth) who have stepped forward to give their streets a festive spruce-up. A crew of about a dozen young people, led by Waiariki Whanau Mentoring youth mentor Thomas Peato, has gathered once a week through December for a full day of maintenance mahi (work). He joins Bryan for a chat.

Back in 2010, Japanese writer Mari Kondo changed how we think about organisation and decluttering with her bestseller The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Behind the book's grand title is a simple premise: anything that doesn't bring you joy should be thrown away.  Since then, a new and somewhat similar trend caught on in the late 2010s: death cleaning. It's mainly designed for people entering the final stages of their life, and making sure they don't overboard before passing away. People started talking about death cleaning in 2018, when Stockholm-based artist and widow Margareta Magnusson published a book called The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Since then, the trend has started catching on. The name comes from the Swedish döstädning: a combination of the word “dö”, which means death, and “standing”, which means cleaning.  How did Magnusson come up with the term? Where does death cleaning fit in alongside other minimalist trends? From what age do people start death cleaning? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠ ⁠What is BookTok?⁠ ⁠What is the romance gap?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Part 1 of a powerful two-part conversation that dives deep into motherhood, business, and emotional space-making. I'm joined by Meg DeLong and Ea Fuqua — the sister duo behind Tidy Home Nashville — and we're talking about what it really takes to stay grounded while holding a lot. From business partners to best friends to moms just trying to make it through bedtime, they're sharing wisdom that feels like a deep exhale.We talk about creating systems that serve you, decluttering as a way of reclaiming identity, and how to support others without carrying their weight.What we cover:Why “getting organized” is really about protecting your peaceThe power of sisterhood and starting a business that fits your lifeHow motherhood reshaped their relationship with controlLetting go of clutter — physical and emotional — to make space for joyWhat it looks like to support without over-functioningStay tuned — Part 2 of this conversation is coming soon and it goes even deeper.Check out Meg and Ea's new book Tidying Up: 100 Ways to Infuse Order and Joy into Every Area of Your Home  and head to their website to learn more about their mission!Join the You Are Worth The Work community on ⁠⁠Substack!⁠⁠You can always connect with me and give any feedback or show ideas at Kimberley@KimberleySanders.com or on the following social media outlets:Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KimSandFit31⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Live YOUR Passion Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KimberleySanders_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you're in the right place.In this episode, Wendy talks with Dina Berrin, seasoned intuitive guide, storyteller, and Certified Co-Active Life Coach, about the cycles that shape our lives and how to navigate them with grace. Dina explains what it means to be in a Universal 9 Year and how these cosmic patterns mirror the inner transformations many women experience in midlife. Together, they explore how trusting your intuition and embracing your own magic can help you close one chapter and consciously begin the next.They explore:How numerology offers a language for understanding personal and collective transitionsWhat it means to move through a Universal 9 Year with awarenessWhy intuition, not doing or holding more, is the key to creating your next chapter with ease and alignmentThis episode is an invitation to listen to your inner wisdom and trust the magic that's been within you all along. Connect with Dina:Get Her Book: The Way WithinGet Her Divination Charm SetDinaBerrin.comInstagram @dinaberrinLinkedInYouTubeReferenced in this Episode:The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Say YES Sisterhood PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated France TripsInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House LinkedinWebsite: Phineas Wright HousePodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Marie Kondo's unique approach to organising our lives and our homes has transformed the relationship we have with the objects around us, helping us all to seek out the joy in our daily lives. In the eleven years since The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up made her famous across the globe, journalists, readers and fans have asked her one question more than any other: what role did Japanese philosophy and culture play in shaping her life and thought? Here, Marie shares her principles for living, and reveal how the traditions of her homeland can help all of us to spark joy. She shares personal insights into her upbringing, family and career, and explores how Japanese people often combine an ultramodern lifestyle with deep respect for ancient customs and traditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Don't Depend on Daddy, we dive into the life-changing magic of tidying up - and how decluttering your environment directly impacts your emotions, habits, and finances. You'll learn how the KonMari method helps you release attachment, create calm, and find clarity in your priorities. We'll talk about how physical clutter mirrors mental clutter, how to simplify your space without feeling deprived, and why tidying up is really a form of emotional and financial self-care. If you're ready to reset your space and energy before the new year, this one's for you.TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro: Why tidying is more than cleaning2:10 — The emotional clutter we ignore4:30 — How the KonMari method really works7:00 — The psychology of letting go9:45 — What clutter reveals about your values12:20 — Why fewer possessions = more peace15:00 — The ripple effect: tidying your finances & habits18:10 — How to make decluttering actually stick21:30 — Minimalism vs deprivation24:00 — Final thoughts: aligning your space, money & mindsetBREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3158: Paula Pant explores how a single purchase can spark a cascade of new spending through the Diderot Effect, our tendency to seek harmony among our possessions. She reveals how this subtle psychological loop quietly drives consumerism and offers practical ways to break free, helping us align spending with genuine happiness rather than habit. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://affordanything.com/the-diderot-effect-how-buying-fuels-itself/ Quotes to ponder: "One purchase often leads to another. A single upgrade can make the rest of our lives suddenly feel outdated." "We chase coherence, trying to make all the pieces of our lives match, but in doing so, we end up chasing more and more." "Breaking the Diderot Effect starts with awareness: asking whether a purchase serves our values, or simply our desire to fit a pattern." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3158: Paula Pant explores how a single purchase can spark a cascade of new spending through the Diderot Effect, our tendency to seek harmony among our possessions. She reveals how this subtle psychological loop quietly drives consumerism and offers practical ways to break free, helping us align spending with genuine happiness rather than habit. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://affordanything.com/the-diderot-effect-how-buying-fuels-itself/ Quotes to ponder: "One purchase often leads to another. A single upgrade can make the rest of our lives suddenly feel outdated." "We chase coherence, trying to make all the pieces of our lives match, but in doing so, we end up chasing more and more." "Breaking the Diderot Effect starts with awareness: asking whether a purchase serves our values, or simply our desire to fit a pattern." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Steward Lab Podcast hosted by James and Amberlee Rich, where we delve into effective stewardship of your time, money, relationships, health, careers, and even your possessions. In this episode, we explore the impacts of minimalism and decluttering inspired by Marie Kondo's 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.' We discuss the importance of decluttering from a stewardship perspective and how it can free you up to pursue what truly matters. Featuring practical tips from experts like Joshua Becker, this episode encourages you to take actionable steps towards a clutter-free life and improved stewardship. Don't miss our experiment: set aside 20 to 60 minutes this week to declutter a specific area in your home. Resources Mentioned: - Marie Kondo's 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up' - Joshua Becker on Minimalism and Stewardship Join our online coaching community: https://stewardlab.com/ Schedule a free Q&A call for one-on-one coaching: http://richlivingcoaching.com/meet 00:00 Introduction to Stewardship and Possessions 00:28 Decluttering Journey Begins 02:53 The Concept of Lessalism 04:46 Clutter as Unmade Decisions 06:58 Financial Implications of Clutter 10:38 Practical Steps to Declutter 14:30 Biblical Perspective on Possessions 22:20 Decluttering Experiment Challenge 24:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2749: Rose Lounsbury shares practical strategies for helping children release their attachment to material possessions with less struggle. By blending empathy, playful techniques, and gentle guidance, she shows parents how to teach kids that letting go can feel positive and empowering. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roselounsbury.com/teaching-kids-to-let-it-go/ Quotes to ponder: “Kids often have a hard time letting go of things because they see their stuff as an extension of themselves.” “When kids see that their things can go on to make someone else happy, it's a lot easier for them to let go.” “Always let your kids know that the final decision is theirs.” Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2749: Rose Lounsbury shares practical strategies for helping children release their attachment to material possessions with less struggle. By blending empathy, playful techniques, and gentle guidance, she shows parents how to teach kids that letting go can feel positive and empowering. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roselounsbury.com/teaching-kids-to-let-it-go/ Quotes to ponder: “Kids often have a hard time letting go of things because they see their stuff as an extension of themselves.” “When kids see that their things can go on to make someone else happy, it's a lot easier for them to let go.” “Always let your kids know that the final decision is theirs.” Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3138: Rose Lounsbury reveals how clearing physical clutter can directly impact your health and weight loss journey. By simplifying your environment, you reduce stress, make healthier food choices, and create the mental space needed to stay consistent with your goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roselounsbury.com/3-ways-decluttering-helps-you-lose-weight/ Quotes to ponder: "When you walk into your home and see piles of laundry, dirty dishes, or a stack of mail, your stress level automatically increases." "When we have less stress, we're more likely to make healthier choices around food." "Decluttering makes it easier to access the things we need to live a healthy lifestyle." Episode references: Spark Joy: https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Joy-Illustrated-Organizing-Tidying/dp/1607749726 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3138: Rose Lounsbury reveals how clearing physical clutter can directly impact your health and weight loss journey. By simplifying your environment, you reduce stress, make healthier food choices, and create the mental space needed to stay consistent with your goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roselounsbury.com/3-ways-decluttering-helps-you-lose-weight/ Quotes to ponder: "When you walk into your home and see piles of laundry, dirty dishes, or a stack of mail, your stress level automatically increases." "When we have less stress, we're more likely to make healthier choices around food." "Decluttering makes it easier to access the things we need to live a healthy lifestyle." Episode references: Spark Joy: https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Joy-Illustrated-Organizing-Tidying/dp/1607749726 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3755: J.D. Roth reflects on his ongoing battle with clutter and the emotional weight of owning too much. Through personal stories of simplifying, he highlights how letting go of unnecessary possessions can create more space for freedom, clarity, and the things that truly matter. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/further-adventures-in-my-war-on-stuff/ Quotes to ponder: "I've been waging a war against Stuff for more than a decade now." "What I'm striving for is a sort of comfortable minimalism. I want to own things I actually use and love." "It feels liberating to get rid of things, to release them into the wild so that others can use them." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3755: J.D. Roth reflects on his ongoing battle with clutter and the emotional weight of owning too much. Through personal stories of simplifying, he highlights how letting go of unnecessary possessions can create more space for freedom, clarity, and the things that truly matter. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/further-adventures-in-my-war-on-stuff/ Quotes to ponder: "I've been waging a war against Stuff for more than a decade now." "What I'm striving for is a sort of comfortable minimalism. I want to own things I actually use and love." "It feels liberating to get rid of things, to release them into the wild so that others can use them." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3755: J.D. Roth reflects on his ongoing battle with clutter and the emotional weight of owning too much. Through personal stories of simplifying, he highlights how letting go of unnecessary possessions can create more space for freedom, clarity, and the things that truly matter. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/further-adventures-in-my-war-on-stuff/ Quotes to ponder: "I've been waging a war against Stuff for more than a decade now." "What I'm striving for is a sort of comfortable minimalism. I want to own things I actually use and love." "It feels liberating to get rid of things, to release them into the wild so that others can use them." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2728: Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui encourages us to pause when life feels overwhelming and return to simple, grounding practices. By focusing on what truly matters and stripping away the noise, she shows how reconnecting with the basics can restore clarity, peace, and a sense of direction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/get-off-track-get-back-basics/ Quotes to ponder: “When life feels too much, go back to the basics.” “Pull back. Breathe. Reorient yourself toward what matters most.” “The basics bring you back home to yourself.” Episode references: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382 The Happiness Project: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Project-Revised-Aristotle-Generally/dp/0062414852 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2728: Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui encourages us to pause when life feels overwhelming and return to simple, grounding practices. By focusing on what truly matters and stripping away the noise, she shows how reconnecting with the basics can restore clarity, peace, and a sense of direction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/get-off-track-get-back-basics/ Quotes to ponder: “When life feels too much, go back to the basics.” “Pull back. Breathe. Reorient yourself toward what matters most.” “The basics bring you back home to yourself.” Episode references: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382 The Happiness Project: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Project-Revised-Aristotle-Generally/dp/0062414852 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this second part of last week's discussion, you will continue to learn about anxiety and be inspired to ease your feelings by paying closer attention to them. Kelly speaks with fellow Canadian minimalist, spoken word artist, musician, international best-selling author, and former elementary school teacher, the incredibly insightful Humble the Poet, to share insights from his latest book, Unanxious: 50 Simple Truths to Help Overthinkers Feel Less Stress and More Calm. As Humble shared in the first half of their discussion, anxiety isn't something we should try to eliminate, but something we should get curious about. In this second half, Humble explains how anxiety can also show up in positive moments, and how learning to sit with our feelings can build lasting resilience. Together, they explore how removing external stimulants can lower our baseline anxiety, and how recognizing our emotional triggers — including those rooted in childhood — can reveal where the real work lies. They also walk through relatable, everyday anxiety-inducing scenarios and share practical tools — from setting boundaries with ourselves and others to intentionally doing small, uncomfortable things to build emotional strength. Be inspired to see anxiety as a natural human signal, and feel motivated to improve your relationship with it so you can transform your life for the better. Humblethepoet.com Read Unanxious by Humble the Poet Follow Humble the Poet on YouTube & Instagram Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube Follow Twenty Outfit Wardrobe: Instagram Website: Mastersimplicity.com Download K&L's Free Skincare & Makeup E-Guides Twenty Outfit Wardrobe E-Guide (Use MM10 for 10% off) 

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1778: Leo Babauta shares practical, calming strategies for transforming your work space into a minimalist, distraction-free zone that supports focus and clarity. By rethinking what truly belongs in your environment, you'll learn how to reduce visual noise and create a space that energizes rather than drains you. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://zenhabits.net/edit-your-life-part-4-your-work-space Quotes to ponder: "Clear off your desk completely, and put back only what is necessary." "Make it a habit to leave your desk clear at the end of each work day." "A cluttered desk is like a cluttered mind, it's difficult to focus and get things done." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1778: Leo Babauta shares practical, calming strategies for transforming your work space into a minimalist, distraction-free zone that supports focus and clarity. By rethinking what truly belongs in your environment, you'll learn how to reduce visual noise and create a space that energizes rather than drains you. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://zenhabits.net/edit-your-life-part-4-your-work-space Quotes to ponder: "Clear off your desk completely, and put back only what is necessary." "Make it a habit to leave your desk clear at the end of each work day." "A cluttered desk is like a cluttered mind, it's difficult to focus and get things done." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2662: Rose Lounsbury shares a heartfelt story of teaching her young daughter the value of letting go by guiding her through the overwhelming clutter of her craft supplies. This episode offers a gentle, practical approach to helping kids release attachment to “stuff” and create space for creativity and calm. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roselounsbury.com/how-i-taught-my-crafty-kid-to-let-go/ Quotes to ponder: "I took a deep breath and did what I do best. I sat down and started sorting." "She told me what to toss and what to keep, but she didn't touch anything." "I learned that minimalism isn't just something I do for myself, it's a legacy I can pass on to my kids." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2662: Rose Lounsbury shares a heartfelt story of teaching her young daughter the value of letting go by guiding her through the overwhelming clutter of her craft supplies. This episode offers a gentle, practical approach to helping kids release attachment to “stuff” and create space for creativity and calm. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roselounsbury.com/how-i-taught-my-crafty-kid-to-let-go/ Quotes to ponder: "I took a deep breath and did what I do best. I sat down and started sorting." "She told me what to toss and what to keep, but she didn't touch anything." "I learned that minimalism isn't just something I do for myself, it's a legacy I can pass on to my kids." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners.   The question for this episode: What did you throw away that you wish you had kept?   Links for this episode:   The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308/ref=sr_1_1   The Mortified Podcast: https://getmortified.com/audio/podcast/   TQ39: https://WhatWasThatLike.com/tq39   Meredith's podcast is Meredith For Real – the Curious Introvert: https://MeredithForReal.com   To check out the new Tuesday Question and get in the discussion, join us at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook.     Sponsor deals: Head to http://Lumen.me/WWTL for 20% off your purchase.   Sign up today at https://www.butcherbox.com/whatwas and use code whatwas to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year, plus $20 off your first order.   Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/WHAT   Go to Quince.com/whatwas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!   Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [WHATWAS] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3611: Kerry Ogden invites us to reconsider our relationship with space, stuff, and self-worth by sharing her personal journey from minimalist living to a sprawling Victorian home - and back again. With insights on gratitude, simplicity, and intentionality, she reminds us that true fulfillment often comes from owning less and experiencing more. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://kerryogden.com/2016/08/decluttering/ Quotes to ponder: "Detaching from stuff requires psychological fortitude. It takes courage to trust that you have enough, that you are enough." "Minimalism is a mindset. It's about living intentionally." "The real joys in life come from collecting experiences,  not things." Episode references: Love's Executioner by Irvin D. Yalom: https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Executioner-Other-Tales-Psychotherapy/dp/0060958340 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Dean and Kristen are looking back - episode by episode - at their time on By The Book. Today, they give behind-the-scenes stories and updates on The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo. To hear the full episode, get biweekly episodes of Dean & Kristen Look Back, listen to our complete Patreon-only bonus season of By The Book, read our weekly advice column, access the written rules of every book we've lived by, and more, visit Patreon.com/ListenToByTheBook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3563: Kerri Richardson explores how the energy we bring to our goals directly impacts the results we receive, urging us to examine the mindset and motivation behind our actions. By shifting from obligation to intention and aligning with joy and clarity, she shows how we can generate momentum that mirrors our truest desires. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://kerririchardson.com/you-get-what-you-give/ Quotes to ponder: "You get what you give, so if you want to receive different results, examine what kind of energy you're putting out." "When you're forcing yourself to do something out of obligation, dread, or guilt, the energy you're putting out is one of resistance." "When you do things from a place of joy and clarity, you create an energy that fuels momentum." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices