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Mindset
Mar 12, 2025 · 6 min read

Clutter is a symptom — not the problem

If you've tried 'everything,' you already know that. The real work is fixing what's underneath so it actually stays solved.

December 9, 2018

5 Tips to Reduce Your Holiday Waste

Did you know that household waste increases by more than 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years Day? That equals 1 million tons a week. Yikes!
Getting Organized
July 23, 2018

How To Mindfully Use Social Media

Social media doesn’t have to be a distraction, but for many people it is. Why? A lack of self-control and/or no plan.
Mindfulness
Getting Organized
Time Management
Living An Organized Life
Productivity
June 20, 2018

#43 Michael Green discusses his daily routine, stuff discordance at home and makes a surprising commitment on air

Michael Green is an experienced engineer, using food, wine, and travel to create experiences for clients and audiences around the world.
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June 13, 2018

#42 Kathleen Ronald on accountability, self-esteem and networking without clutter

Kathleen Ronald has been called the “Queen of Networking,” and she has figured out simple, effective ways to bring value to every conversation without cluttering up her life or others’ lives.
Podcast
June 6, 2018

#41 Simplifying hiring and working with multi-generational employees Part 3

Andrew and co-host Debe Black share their conclusions including 7 best practices gleaned from their personal experience.
Podcast
May 30, 2018

#40 Simplifying hiring and working with multi-generational employees, Part 2

Andrew and co-host Debe Black discuss non-negotiables, intangibles including personality traits, as well as getting the clutter out of the hiring process.
Podcast
May 29, 2018

#39 Simplifying hiring and working with multi-generational employees, Part 1

Andrew and co-host Debe Black discuss the current challenges they are facing, including the hiring process as well as onboarding new employees.
Podcast
May 16, 2018

#38 Michelle Battista chooses "now" instead of "not yet" at home and work

Michelle Battista says she learned at an early age to figure out what mattered to her.
Podcast
May 10, 2018

Ways to UnStuff Mother's Day and Make it Special

Does your mom need more stuff this Mother's Day? Try mindful gift giving this year. Here are a few ideas and tips to make this year special!
Simplifying
April 30, 2018

Be Honest With Yourself To Simplify Your Life

Being honest with yourself is hard and even painful, but simplifying your life requires honesty. Here's how to get honest with yourself and get organized in your life.
Getting Organized
April 2, 2018

5 Simple Ways to Implement Mindfulness at the Office

Finding mindfulness in the office is possible with these simple five tips. Take a look at ways you can make your days in the office calmer.
Getting Organized
March 29, 2018

#37 Why do you want to get organized now?

Decluttering your home, your office, your life is the booby prize. Getting your life back is the real prize.
Podcast
Interview
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