Does organizing feel impossible when your brain is already overwhelmed? Whether you have been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel scattered during seasonal transitions, this episode has practical strategies that will actually work for the way your brain is wired.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Kenna Lee, certified professional organizer, ADHD specialist, and founder of Calm Spaces. Kenna holds certifications in Brain-Based Conditions, Chronic Disorganization, ADHD, and Life Transitions through NAPO and the Institute of Challenging Disorganization — and she brings both professional expertise and deep empathy to every conversation.   In this conversation you will learn:   -Why fall is one of the hardest seasons for people with ADHD — and why the overwhelm is not just in your head.  -How routines reduce decision fatigue and free up the mental and physical energy you need to get through the day.  -The runway analogy that will change how you think about every horizontal surface in your home.  -Why clear containers are one of the simplest and most effective tools for an ADHD brain — and how they reduce overbuying at the same time.  -How to use your phone calendar like a personal accountability coach to stay on track without adding new systems.  -The one quick win you can do in 10 minutes today to feel immediate relief and motivation.  -How Kenna controls impulse buying with one simple Amazon rule — and how asking for experiences instead of gifts keeps clutter from creeping back in.   Organizing with Janet: A client who traveled frequently came home to bags and piles of mail her brother had collected while she was away. Janet sorted everything into categories — bills, travel, medical, junk —alphabetized the bills, and cleared the chaos completely. One system, onesession, back on track.   Taylor's Tip Time: Five tools for an ADHD-friendly home — a shoe rack by the door, a hook for keys and IDs, a basket for incoming mail and outgoing items, a whiteboard for 90-day goals and reminders, and a lazy Susan to keep things visible and accessible without creating clutter.   TossItTuesday: Janet tossed the button box — inherited from her mother, full of buttons for clothes long gone. Is it time to touch your DIY or sewing stash?   Resource Roundup: Lazy Susans for bathrooms, countertops, and cabinets. Book suggestion: Janet's ebook Prepared and Organized — seven areas to tackle during challenging times.   Quote of the week: "For a mind with ADHD, an organized space isn't just tidy. It's a lifeline to clarity, calm, and confidence." — Kenna Lee   Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with onec lear surface.   Connect with Kenna Lee: Website: https://calmspaces.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/calm_spaces/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calmspacesorganizing Instagram: http://instagram.com/calmspacesinc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calmspacesinc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSpacesInc   CONNECT WITH JANET M. TAYLOR   Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks: Prepared and Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2 Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could bend time — not to do more, but to feel more fulfilled?   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Michelle Niemeyer, certified health coach, former litigation attorney, and creator of the Art of Bending Time system. After 20-plus years in law, a divorce, an autoimmune diagnosis, and a deep sense of exhaustion, Michelle made a bold pivot — and the results were life-changing. She lost the weight, regained her joy and focus in practicing law, and discovered the powerful system she now teaches others.   In this conversation you will learn:  -What the Art of Bending Time actually is — and why adding more hours to your day is not the solution.  -The sparks that light you up — why identifying your small daily joys is the fuel that powers everything else. -The Time Suck Ninja — how to identify and cut the internal and external time wasters that are quietly stealing hours from your day.  -Why multitasking does not exist — and the neuroscience behind why bouncing between tasks depletes your focus and doubles your work time.  -How turning off notifications could save you up to two hours a day.  -The sword analysis tool Michelle uses with clients,families, and teams to create shared goals and genuine buy-in.  -Why some goals we have been chasing are not even our own — and how letting them go is one of the most powerful forms of decluttering.   Organizing with Janet: A client's bedroom had slowly turned into an office — complete with a printer under the bed. After a major purge and reorganizing the space, she saw her bedroom as a restful and calming sanctuary again. Sometimes the best organizing win is not about tidying. It is about transforming how you feel about your space.   Taylor's Tip Time: If your space feels chaotic, your energy will too. Start by clearing one zone — your desk or bedside table — and ask yourself: does this support the version of me I want to become? Small spaces lead to big mental shifts.   TossItTuesday: Janet let go of a lunch bag she no longer uses. What are you holding onto that does not serve the life you lead now?   Resource Roundup: Baskets for beautiful, functional containment throughout your home. Book suggestion: Janet's ebook, Seven Affirmations to Organize Your Life.   Quote of the week: "Time isn't something we manage. It's something we shape through intention, alignment, and joy." — Michelle Niemeyer   Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with reclaiming your time.   Connect with Michelle Niemeyer: Text the word CLARITY to 33777 for free resources including a guided meditation, journal prompts, and the sword analysis goal tool. Website: [link in show page]    CONNECT WITH JANET M. TAYLOR  Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks: Prepared and Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2 Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when you realize you have been living for everyone else — and not for yourself?   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Coni J. Mackey, founder of Silver Hair Wisdom and one of Janet's longtime friends and collaborators. Coni shares her deeply personal journey of going from 2,000 square feet to living in a space just over 600 square feet — and what she discovered along the way about identity, freedom, and what it truly means to let go.   This is not just a story about downsizing. It is a story about coming home to yourself.   In this conversation you will learn:   Why Coni kept a big house for decades — and the moment she realized nobody was coming to fill it.   How losing her eyesight in one eye became the turning point that changed everything and led her to finally ask for help.   What it felt like to drive cross-country from Las Vegas to Portland, Oregon at 67 years old — alone — with her life fitting in a car.   The labeling system that saved her sanity during multiple moves and how knowing what is in every box changed everything.   Why downsizing is one of the most emotionally difficult things a person can go through — and why you have to be ready before you begin.   The moment Coni moved into 614 square feet and realized she was finally free.   What it means to stop performing a life and start living one.   Organizing with Janet: Janet worked with a mother and daughter who both downsized to combine their homes so the daughter could become her mother's caregiver. After assessing both spaces, Janet helped them create a shared plan — what would fit, what needed to be released, and how to make the new space feel like home for both of them. When two lives come together in one space, intentionality is everything.   Taylor's Tip Time: Keys to downsizing — plan the space, use horizontal surfaces like shelving for extra storage, choose multifunctional furniture, use back of door and under-sink organizers to maximize every inch, and purge seasonally because downsizing is rarely a one-time event.   TossItTuesday: Time to donate those books stacked in corners and under tables. Consider your local Little Free Library, community book programs, or prison literacy initiatives — let your books be read again.   Quote of the week: "The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one." — Mark Twain   Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with deciding what truly deserves space in your life.   Connect with Coni J. Mackey: Website and community: Silver Hair Wisdom: https://www.silverhairwisdom.com/ YouTube: Silver Hair Wisdom: https://www.youtube.com/@SilverHairWisdom Instagram: https://linkly.link/2agZC     CONNECT WITH JANET M. TAYLOR   Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks: Prepared and Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2 Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like your day is running you instead of the other way around? This solo episode is your reset.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, shares the ten strategies she personally uses to master her day — and they work whether you are just starting your career, a seasoned professional, or retired. No matter where you are, a plan and the right tools can change everything.   In this episode Janet covers:   Strategy 1: Start the night before. Just 15 minutes of pre-planning can save you an hour or more the next day — and dramatically reduce your morning overwhelm.  Strategy 2: Pack your bag the night before. Know exactly what you need before your feet hit the floor. Strategy 3: Lay out your clothes and shoes the night before. Eliminate morning decisions before they drain your energy.  Strategy 4: Confirm your appointments. One phone call can save you an entire wasted trip across town.  Strategy 5: Check your schedule before you say yes. Look at the day before and the day after — not just the day of.  Strategy 6: Double the time you think tasks will take. Give yourself enough room to finish without the stress of running over.  Strategy 7: Meal prep. It saves time, supports your health, and saves money — even a simple meat and sides prep makes the whole week easier.  Strategy 8: Keep all appointments on one calendar — personal, professional, caregiving, all of it in one place.  Strategy 9: Color code your schedule. At a glance you will know exactly where your energy is going and what is missing.  Strategy 10: Make time for yourself. Janet's personal time is yellow on her calendar. What color is yours?   Organizing with Janet: A client was overwhelmed by a large organizing project and kept stalling because she was trying to do everything at once. Janet helped her create a project timeline with specific dates and dedicated time blocks for each area. With a timeline and a focus on one space at a time, frustration turned into forward movement.   Taylor's Tip Time: Plan the night before — lay out clothes, put shoes by the door, know where your keys are, have your gym bag ready, and review your schedule. Just 15 minutes reduces the manic morning rush completely.   TossItTuesday: Time to toss the old calendars and planners you have been holding onto for years. The pretty pictures are not worth the drawer space. Let them go.   Quote of the week: "You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it." — Charles Buxton   Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with your calendar.     CONNECT WITH JANET M. TAYLOR   Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks: Prepared and Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2 Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the roles you are carrying — mother, caretaker, entrepreneur, friend? This episode will give you permission to put yourself back on the list.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Karen Taylor Bass — dynamic keynote speaker, award-winning media strategist, corporate wellness trainer, Amazon Top 20 bestselling author, and morning radio host of Soulful Sunrise on WURD 900 AM. Karen's journey from bitter to better is one of resilience, laughter, and the radical act of choosing yourself.   In this conversation you will learn:  -Why women keep moving themselves to the bottom of the to-do list — and how to work your way back up, one step at a time.  -The power of five minutes in the morning to shift your entire day — before you ever touch your phone.  -How your breath is your healing device and a simple breathing technique you can use right now.  -Why how you treat yourself is exactly how the world will receive you.   The chess-not-checkers approach to organizing your day — including why Karen puts both workout and eat on her to-do list every single day.   How laughter, sisterhood, and a little chocolate can carry you through life's most bitter seasons.   Karen also closes the episode with a beautiful guided meditation from her book — a rare and peaceful way to end a podcast conversation.   Taylor's Tip Time: Five quick decluttering tips to reduce stress and visual overwhelm — put something away, toss the junk mail, clear out the junk drawer, clear a surface, and toss anything expired.   TossItTuesday: Let go of old paid bills you have been holding onto for decades. Release it. It is done.   Resource Roundup: Janet recommends beautiful storage baskets that are both functional and decorative. Book suggestion: From Bitter to Better: A Chocolate Mama's Journey to Self-Discovery by Karen Taylor Bass — available at Barnes and Noble and independent bookstores.   Quote of the week: "A mother is like a flower — each one beautiful and unique."   Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with putting yourself back in the driver's seat.   Connect with Karen Taylor Bass: Website: karentaylorbass.com Instagram: @KarenTaylorBass Radio: Soulful Sunrise, WURD 900 AM / 96.1 FM, Monday through Friday 6 to 7 AM Book: From Bitter to Better — available at Barnes and Noble and independent bookstores   Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone whose desk needs a little love.   Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks • Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc • Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw • 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2   Join the Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your business feeling cluttered, overwhelmed, and stuck? This episode is your mid-year reset. Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Stephanie Warlick — founder and CEO of Five Foot View Consulting, international bestselling author, fractional COO, EOS implementer, and HR expert with over 30 years of experience helping small and medium businesses get organized, stay accountable, and scale with confidence.  Stephanie calls them the five gotchas — the business mistakes that quietly derail small business owners before they even realize it. Sound familiar? Get your pen ready. In this conversation you will learn:  Gotcha 1: Lack of clear expectations for your team — the number one communication problem that keeps businesses from growing.  Gotcha 2: Unclear roles and responsibilities — the cement foundation your business cannot grow without.  Gotcha 3: Founders who cannot let go — why you are the bottleneck in your own business and how to release your grip at least 80 percent of the way.  Gotcha 4: Not documenting what is working — if you do not document successful outcomes, your team will make the same mistakes over and over.  Gotcha 5: Lack of clear shared goals — without a shared vision, your team is just soldiers walking in circles.  Stephanie also shares why right now — amid economic uncertainty, tariffs, and a shifting market — is exactly the time to secure your internal foundation so your business can withstand whatever comes next. How Stephanie stays organized with ADHD: color-coded, time-blocked calendars that serve as half her brain — including a system for tracking delegated tasks so nothing falls through the cracks.  Taylor's Tip Time: Five steps to declutter your office — schedule a time, tackle the spaces furthest from you first, purge the filing cabinets and drawers, work on your desk, and then give yourself a well-earned high five.  TossItTuesday: As you head into a new quarter, toss the dried-out markers and pens that are not working. Clear the tools that are not serving you.  Resource Roundup: Janet recommends magazine file boxes to organize project documents, certifications, and active paperwork without piling it on your desk. Book suggestion: Janet's ebook Prepared and Organized — seven areas to tackle before the busy fall and winter season arrives.  Quote of the week: "Small business success is not about doing it all. It is about doing the right things at the right time with the right mindset." — Stephanie Warlick  Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with securing your foundation.  Connect with Stephanie Warlick: Website: StephanieWarlick.com (consulting, coaching, books, speaking) Consulting company: 5FTView.com Book: Dark and Silent Office — a digital accessible guide for inclusive communications in the workplace  Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer   Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks • Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc • Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw • 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   🛍 Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2   Join the Community 📘 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor ☕ Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you part of the sandwich generation —caring for aging parents while managing your own life? You are not alone, and this episode will help.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Jeannine Bryant, founder of Easy Right Sizing and a Senior Move Manager with over 17 years of experience. Jeannine has helped thousands of older adults and their families navigate the emotional and practical process of downsizing — and she is here to help you too.   In this conversation you will learn:  -How to start the downsizing conversation with a senior loved one without steamrolling or creating resistance. -Why tiptoeing into the process over time is far more effective than waiting for a crisis moment.  -The house cooling party — a beautiful, family-centered way to pass along belongings with intention and joy.  -How to make downsizing feel less like a loss and more like a legacy gift to the people you love.  -The donation box strategy Jeannine uses in her own home to keep clutter from building up over time.  -What to do when a loved one is not ready to let go — and why that is okay.   Taylor's Tip Time: Janet shares five organizing tips she personally used while caring for her own mother — from setting up a file box for paperwork to keeping a medication list, organizing daily essentials, and managing appointments with a simple calendar system. Plus a gentle reminder to breathe.   TossItTuesday: Janet lets go of a broken pump that had been living under her sink for no good reason.   Resource Roundup: Lazy Susans for medication management, plus Janet's two ebooks — Seven Affirmations to Organize Your Life and Prepared and Organized: Seven Areas to Tackle During Tough Times.   Quote of the week: "Caregiving allows us to lean into the love we did not know was possible."   Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with one conversation.   Connect with Jeannine Bryant: Website: EasyRightSizing.com Facebook and Instagram: @EasyRightSizing Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks • Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc • Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw • 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2   Join the Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you tired of being everything to everyone — and running on empty doing it? This episode is for you. Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Rashidat Odeyemi, lifestyle coach and dream strategist, who helps high-achieving women create success without the hustle culture lifestyle. After burning out trying to be a good daughter, friend, and business owner all at once, Rashidat figured out how to build the soft life she now lives — one rooted in rest, ease, and joy. In this conversation you will learn: -Why so many women stay stuck even when they are doing all the things — and what is really getting in the way. -The three questions Rashidat asks every client to help them get unstuck and moving forward again. -The difference between being busy and actually making progress — and why treading water feels like movement but gets you nowhere. -How to put yourself on the list — not just at the top of everyone else's. -Why systemizing your life and rest is just as important as systemizing your work. -The Freedom Fridays check-in Rashidat uses with her community to make rest and self-care non-negotiable. Taylor's Tip Time: Janet shares five things every woman needs to toss right now — starting with the uncomfortable bras, holey socks, and worn-out nightgowns that are not serving you. Your body deserves better. TossItTuesday: Time to let go of those old nightgowns. Yes, the ones you have been wearing for decades. You deserve to feel good even while you sleep. Resource Roundup: Janet recommends a simple file box to eliminate visual clutter and keep important documents organized wherever you are. Book suggestion: Done: A Guide to Prioritize, Plan, and Perform to Accomplish Your Goals by Dr. Renee Galloway. Quote of the week: "You don't have to earn rest. Rest is your right." — Rashidat Odeyemi Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with putting yourself on the list. Connect with Rashidat Odeyemi: https://iamrashidato.com/ DM Rashidat on Instagram to schedule a free virtual coffee date. Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks • Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc • Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw • 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2   Join the Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your home office working for you — or against you? In this solo episode, Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, walks you through seven practical steps to take back control of your workspace,clear the clutter, and create an office environment that actually supports howyou work and live. Whether you work from home full-time, manage household paperwork, or just need a space that helps you think clearly — this episode is for you. In this episode Janet covers: Step 1: Create a retention schedule — talk to your tax professional, attorney, or financial advisor to know exactly what you need to keep and what you can finally let go. Step 2: Start with the outer areas — the corners, floor space, bookshelves, and ledges you haven't touched in months. Step 3: Clear off your desk — everything comes off, then only the daily essentials go back. Step 4: Clear the bookcase — are those books and periodicals still relevant to your life today? Step 5: Purge the filing cabinet — it should be functional, not a paper graveyard. Step 6: Find a shredding event or schedule time to shred — protect your personal information and free up space. Step 7: Repeat seasonally or quarterly — maintenance is so much easier than starting from scratch. Janet also shares this week's Organizing with Janet story — a virtual client session that started with three-and-a-half inch floppy disks and outdated binders, and ended with a fully functional, efficient workspace. Taylor's Tip Time: Set a 15-minute timer and tackle just one area of your home office this week. That is all it takes to get started. TossItTuesday: Janet is letting go of greeting cards she no longer feels attached to — some going back more than 30 years. Quote of the week: "A clear desk is not just about organization. It is a declaration that you are in control of your space, your time, and your focus."   Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with your desk.   Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone whose desk needs a little love.   Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks • Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc • Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw • 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2   Join the Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we hear the word clutter, we think about closets and countertops. But what about the clutter in our schedules, our thoughts, our commitments, and the expectations we place on ourselves? This episode goes deeper.  Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, welcomes back Karen Taylor Bass — returning guest, award-winning media strategist, bestselling author, certified advanced yoga instructor, and daily host of Soulful Sunrise on WURD Radio 900 AM. Karen's message is simple and powerful: you are the list. Everything else is two, three, four, five.  In this conversation you will learn: What clutter really looks like in the body, the mind, and our relationships — and why stillness is the first step to clearing it.  Why you do not need to work your way up to the top of the list. You belong there now.  The five-minute morning practice Karen uses before she ever touches her phone — and why it changes everything.  How to fast from social media and the noise that keeps you stuck living someone else's life.  The journaling practice Karen uses to flood her thoughts onto the page, leave them alone, and return with fresh eyes.  Why moving your body — even just walking to the mailbox — is non-negotiable for clearing mental and emotional clutter.  How to give yourself grace, get still, and ask the one question that will show you exactly what you need.  Organizing with Janet: A client had her passwords scattered across multiple sheets of paper — overlapping, outdated, and causing stress every time she needed to log in. One session created one clear system. That simple act of clarity gave her confidence not just in her accounts but in her entire home and life.  Taylor's Tip Time: Stop looking at all the piles. Just do one thing — one drawer, one countertop, fold and put the clothes away. Small actions create momentum and momentum reduces overwhelm.  TossItTuesday: Janet cleared out expired spices from the kitchen cabinet. When did you last check yours? If they are not adding flavor to your meals, they are not adding anything to your life.  Quote of the week: "Clarity creates confidence." Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with being still.  Connect with Karen Taylor Bass:Website: https://www.karentaylorbass.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karentaylorbass/ Radio: Soulful Sunrise — WURD Radio 900 AM / 96.1 FM, Monday through Friday 6 to 7 AM Book: From Bitter to Better — available at Barnes and Noble and independent bookstores (IngramSpark) Event: International Soulful Yoga Day — June 21, Philadelphia and South Jersey area  Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer   Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks • Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc • Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw • 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   🛍 Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2   Join the Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor ☕ Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices