Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet
Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet
Janet M. Taylor
Organized & Energized: The Life-Changing Benefits of Clutter-Free Living
27 minutes Posted Aug 10, 2026 at 4:00 am.
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Could your space be quietly draining your energy without you
even realizing it? This episode will help you see your home — and your habits —in a completely new way.
 
Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Mackenzie
Scott, Certified Professional Organizer, operations manager, and lead organizer at Mission 2 Organize — one of the most recognized organizing companies in the country with an award-winning YouTube channel and over 10 years of consistent content. Mackenzie, affectionately known as Mac Attack, brings structure, joy, and serious expertise to every conversation.
 
In this episode you will learn:
 The real mental and physical benefits of an organized space
— and why some people do not even realize clutter is causing their anxiety
until it is gone.
 
Why you do not have to be a minimalist to live an organized
life — and how color coding your knickknacks can create visual peace without getting rid of everything you love.
 
How to identify the one problem to solve first so you get an
immediate win and the motivation to keep going.
 
The post-it pile strategy — why collecting everything in one
place is always the first step before organizing anything.
 
The power of a 10-minute tidy at the end of every day — and
why it only works if you have the right amount of stuff for your lifestyle.
 
How Mackenzie and her husband hold a weekly planning meeting
every Sunday — and why she says every person needs to have a weekly meeting with themselves first.
 
Why organizing is never a one-time event — and how to build
maintenance into your life so the results actually last.
 
Taylor's Tip Time: Five small decluttering wins to reclaim
mental energy today — clean out one junk drawer, clear off the kitchen counter, spend 15 minutes shredding, declutter the top of your dresser or nightstand, and put some shoes away. Small spaces, big mental shifts.
 
TossItTuesday: Dispose of those expired batteries responsibly. They are taking up space and they do not work anymore. Let them go.
 
Resource Roundup: Clear shoeboxes — one of the most versatile organizing tools in Janet's arsenal. Use them for batteries, candles,
command hooks, tape, and more.
Book suggestion: Janet's ebook Prepared and Organized — seven areas to tackle during challenging times.
 
Quote of the week: "Organizing isn't about perfection.
It's about creating a space to support your life, your goals, and your peace of mind." — Mackenzie Scott, CPO
 
Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with one small win.
 
Connect with Mackenzie Scott and Mission 2 Organize:
Website: https://mission2organize.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mission2Organize/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m2organize/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mission2Organize
 
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
 
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor
 
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