Organize 365 Podcast

replay 246 - #6 Dividing your Week in Half

replay 242 - #7 Golden Windows

replay 134 - Lisa's 3 New Years

replay 147 - Step 3 Increase Productivity

replay 145 - Step 2 Organize

replay 144 - Step 1 Declutter

260 - 2018 Blessings

This episode does not follow the usual format you may be used to. In this episode, the words aren’t Lisa’s; they’re yours! Lisa is combing through stories, anecdotes, and testimonials from the Organize 365 audience. She is celebrating big wins and little victories alike, and finding that we’re all in this together. Many of these come from the Organize 365 Facebook group--if you’re not a member of the group, join us! The Out with the Old Decluttering Challenge begins on December 26th. ...

259 - Truth for Teachers with Angela Watson

In the last episode of this interview series, Lisa sits down with Angela Watson of The Cornerstone for Teachers and Truth for Teachers Podcast. Angela is a veteran elementary school teacher turned instructional coach who helps overwhelmed teachers prioritize their obligations and reduce their working hours without reducing their impact. Follow Angela’s blog, learn more about her online course, and subscribe to her podcast, where Lisa will be a guest in early 2019. In addition to Angela...

258 - The Psychology of the Sunday Basket

In the next installment of our interview series, Lisa sits down with Holly Knill, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland, to discuss the science behind why The Sunday Basket™ works for just about anyone. Based on actual brain science and universal human nature, Holly explains the five ways that The Sunday Basket™, both the routine and the physical tool, are helpful in changing habits to lead a more proactive life. Lisa’s depression story can be found in Episode 69, and more i...

257 - Time to Parent with Julie Morgenstern

In this episode, Lisa chats with Julie Morgenstern, a force in the field of personal and home organization. Between her books, including Organizing from the Inside Out and Time to Parent, to her informative podcast, Julie has positioned herself as an expert on the effects of true organization on the entire family. You’ll hear familiar refrains, like “it’s not about the containers!” and “You don’t have to throw everything out!” You’ll get practical tips for organizing a family. You’ll l...

256 - Going ALL IN in 2019

After sharing last week about the 100 Day Home Organization Program and our Holiday Blitz, a ton of you made the leap of faith to make 2019 the year you take back your home. In this episode, Lisa wants to walk through what that will look like, and what you will experience in the program. If you haven’t signed up, you’ll love that this episode gives you an inside look at how the program is structured and how it can help you in your home organization journey. Lisa tells you where to start,...

255 - How to Follow Organize 365

In this episode, Lisa is guiding you through the seven ways you can follow (and interact with) Organize 365. A teacher by trade, Lisa’s passion is sharing her knowledge and expertise with all women, no matter how much you can (or can’t) spend on that education. There are five free ways you can follow and learn from Lisa: This podcast, of course! The weekly newsletter, which not only briefs the podcast, but also ensures you’ll be the first to know about the latest launches and exclusives...

254 - Finding More Planning Time

In this episode, Lisa chats about those coveted pockets of time she finds throughout the day. So often, we set aside time to do a task, only to spend the first half (or more!) thinking about what approach we should take. Since our brains are always with us, Lisa shows us how to use humble office supplies to skyrocket your productivity. You may not be able to create time, but you can take full advantage of the time you do have, using the tips in this episode. Grab your index cards! Be sure ...

253 - 60 is the new 40

Are you ready for a rebirth? In this episode, Lisa explains her new perspective on generations and how when we were born affects how we use our home. Since we are living longer, we have “extra” time to live a vibrant life and use our gifts. What’s holding us back? Our homes. What can we do about that? And what will Lisa do with her extra years? It’s all in this episode. Both Generations and The Mindset of Organization are available on Amazon. Be sure to check out organize365.com/60-i...

252 - Endurance Means Not Stopping

How do I get so much done? Find out in this episode as I talk about what endurance means to me and how I manage to live a productive live without a running to do list. But basically? Endurance means not stopping. Doing one more (small) thing after you complete a task is like getting a two-for-one bonus. Once you get rolling in your organizing, it’s so much easier to keep going. Starting is the hard part, and you’re already doing that! Just keep going! Sign up here for the FREE sneak peek...

251 - Decluttering is Easy. Organizing is Hard. Decorating is Fun.

In this episode, Lisa is talking about why, when taking control over your home and paper, the organization stage feels like the hardest. It’s why the cute container systems don’t work, why we don’t see true organization in photos on Pinterest, and why we need to go through the 100 Day Home Organization Program three times a year. In her simple, logical way, Lisa breaks down the common reasons why organization feels difficult and what we can do to overcome that hurdle. Turn your memories in...

250 - Which Workbox is right for you?

If you’ve been eyeing our Friday Box system but aren’t sure which Box is the right one for you, this podcast is what you’ve been waiting for! Lisa gets into (really into--grab a pen!) the details of our three most popular Friday Boxes, who they were designed for, and how they function to help you transform your Monday morning from hectic to calm and productive. (Hint: It’s something you do on Friday!) Settle in (maybe pack a lunch), grab a notebook, and learn about our productivity secret ...

249 - Manifesting Your Organization

In this episode, Lisa discusses how your mindset and visualization of your goals can actually help you achieve them. By righting your mind and fulling believing in that progress, your goals are dust. By using how Organize 365 has changed in one calendar year, Lisa talks about putting your energy in the right places in order to visualize and realize your goals. Full disclosure: She gets a little woo woo! Hang in until the end--you’ll be glad you did! Bummed you missed the fall Paper Organiz...

248 - My "Yearly" Deep Dive

In this episode, Lisa describes the seasonal energies throughout the year and how to take advantage of these high and low tides. She’s structured the 100 Day Home Organization Program around this concept, and is carving out space during the fall to dig deep into how she’s spending her time. The Deep Dive calls for each task and responsibility to defend itself and its place on the to do list. Instead of asking, “Can this wait until next Sunday?” she is asking, “Can this wait until January? ...

247 - Our Decision to Homeschool

Lisa is homeschooling her daughter! While this is not something either of them planned for, Lisa is tackling this exciting and new territory using her characteristic logic and the Organize 365 Homeschool Friday Workbox. In this episode, she breaks down the reasons behind her decision, what curriculum she plans to use, and how she’s customizing the Friday Workbox to fit her homeschool’s unique needs. Visit the blog post at organize365.com/our-homeschool-curriculum for notes, links, and phot...

246 - Maximizing Your Time: Dividing Your Week in Half

In this episode, Lisa opens up about why she feels that women have so many responsibilities in the home, and how she’s tackling them by thinking about her week differently. We are used to thinking of the week as Monday morning through Friday afternoon, and the weekend as Friday night through Sunday night. But what if the balance shifted, and our week was divided in true halves between our “work” life and “home” life? Would that create the sense of work-life balance we all seem to be craving?...

245 - The First Paper Organizing Retreat

Episode 245 is the audio of a Facebook Live, where Lisa chats about all the fun and productive things we’ll be doing, and the delicious food we’ll be eating, at our very first Paper Organizing Retreat. Many people are able to organize their home and paper using our Complete Paper Organizing system or the 100 Day Home Organization Program (now available as an All Access bundle), but many of us thrive on community. The Organize 365 Paper Organizing Retreats will give you just that! In this ep...

244 - Organizing with a Chronic Illness - The Spoon Theory

Christine Miserandino’s Spoon Theory pivots around the fact that some people, especially those with chronic illnesses, start with less energy than others. In this episode, Lisa breaks down this theory and how it applies to home organization. Lisa shares actionable steps for anyone to make progress in their homes--because having a chronic illness does not mean you can’t live an organized, productive life. My two books, How ADHD Affects Home Organization and The Mindset of Organization addr...

243 - How to Get Organized Faster

We tell ourselves all kinds of reasons why we can’t get organized. Some of them are legitimate, others others are thinly veiled iterations of “It’s hard” or “I don’t want to.” In this episode, Lisa strips down two of the most common legitimate excuses--chronic illness and young children--and uncovers a new way to tackle the 100 Day Home Organization program that doesn’t involve small bits each day. If you’ve got one of these barriers, or if you’re just a project-oriented person, you’ll want ...

242 - Golden Windows

In this episode, Lisa outlines what she calls “Golden Windows” of opportunity, life phases that bring with them circumstances that are prime for organization. Some Golden Windows happen just once in a lifetime, others happen several times a year. When these Golden Windows come along (or better yet, more than one at a time), we can capitalize on them and target that energy toward resetting and reorganizing our home. The directory of Organize 365™ Certified Professional Organizers can be fou...

241 - Using Your Planner for Productivity

When we use our planner as our datebook, we may have an idea of the times of our appointments and commitments, but we don’t align our weekly focus with the goals we actually want to accomplish in our lives. In this episode, Lisa explains her purposeful decision to not do laundry, and the deeper reason why she chooses intentionality over obligation. Lisa shares the problem with the readily available planners in today’s market, and why the Home CEO Planner is different. If you are looking ...

240 - A Year With Organize 365 - Dawn's Story

Grab the tissues! This episode was recorded live at the Organize 365 RISE: You Are Enough National Convention, held in June 2018. Lisa interviewed Dawn Carlson, a wife, mother of four, business owner, and new Certified Sunday Basket Workshop Organizer. In this interview, Dawn shares her story of transformation from depressed, struggling, frazzled woman to a confident, productive CEO with Organize 365. Using the 100 Day Home Organization Program and virtual organizing, Dawn took back her ho...

238 - Starting Your Professional Organization Business

In this episode, Lisa talks us through the story of Angela, a wannabe professional organizer who finds encouragement and motivation through Organize 365. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a profitable, confident, productive professional organizer, this episode is for you. Organize 365 has launched programs to help you START your business, MARKET your business, and GROW your business. With the Sunday Basket Certified Workshop Organizer program, Angela transforms her business from a...

237 - Toys, Collections & Sharing Bedrooms

We’ve reached the final episode of the Kid’s Organization Series. I hope you’ve all enjoyed this mini-series so far and found the advice useful when it comes to organizing your bedroom – or mini apartment as I like to call them! In previous episodes, I’ve talked about organizing your clothes, closets, and rearranging the furniture in your bedroom. But now I want to talk about organizing your toys, collections, and how to save space if you’re sharing a bedroom with someone else. Eliminate...

236 - Kids Closet Clean Out

We’re continuing our Kids Organization Series and following up last week’s topic of redesigning your bedroom with an episode all about cleaning out your closets and organizing your clothes – it’s exciting stuff, I know. But don’t worry, a closet clean out doesn’t take as long as you might think. As you continue to improve your organizing skills and return to a space you’ve previously organized, the process becomes much easier and quicker. If you haven’t listened to my previous podcast...

235 - Kids Summer Bedroom Redesign

On this week’s podcast, I kick start the 3-week Kid’s Organization Series. It’s for kids between the ages of 7 and 21 – so whether you’re still in school or preparing to graduate from college – this series is for you! I tried something a little different this week and recorded my podcast on video, too. If you would prefer to watch this episode, you can do that here... https://youtu.be/2Q9JWKBOFVc Organizing Your School Art & Memories But before we get started, I want to reach out t...

234 - Living Through Renovations & Moving

Living through renovations, natural disasters, and moving can be a very stressful and disorganized time. Your house is turned upside down in the blink of an eye and before you know it, you’re stepping over stacks of books on your way to the bathroom and the dog is snoozing on top of a box labeled, “The GOOD China” – just thinking about it gives me a headache! Instead of gritting your teeth and living through the chaos, you can follow these three easy steps that will help to not only orga...

Bonus - Workboxes Deep Dive

Friday Workboxes will increase your productivity in your "work" just like the Sunday Basket® does for your home.  This podcast was originally a Facebook LIVE. You can watch the video here.  Check out all the Organize 365 Friday Workboxes here. Join the Organize 365 Newsletter to stay on top of new products as they launch. And follow Lisa on Instagram to see behind the scenes of her everyday life and watch new products as they are developed. 

233 - Living In Small Spaces

Just because you live in a small home doesn’t mean your storage space has to be limited. Over the years, I’ve received A LOT of emails on the subject of maximizing storage space in small living spaces such as studio apartments, condos, and tiny houses. In fact, I received this email from an Organize 365 fan named Amy just the other day and wanted to share it with you: “Since having a baby, it’s been so hard to keep on top of things at home, but listening to your podcasts in the aftern...

232 - Organize 365 Convention Surprises

The Organize 365 National Convention was the experience of a lifetime, and I was so happy to meet all of you in person and reveal two of the biggest secrets that I’ve kept for what felt like forever! I’d like to thank everyone that attended. It meant the world to me to have you all there and it was fantastic to meet you all! If you attended the Organize 365 Convention, you already know what I’m going to talk about. But if you couldn’t make it, I’m sure you’re sitting on the edge of yo...

231 - Creating Summer Routine Days

Summer is meant to be a relaxing time of the year filled with fun activities, holidays, and warm afternoons spent soaking up the sun on the beach. However, summer is my least productive season (and I’m a productivity NUT, so that’s saying a lot!). Things just don’t get done and, before you know it, the summer has ended and all you have to show for it is a great tan but not much else. When we go head first into summer without a second thought about routines or schedules, we often end up f...

230 - Setting Your Summer Goals

Before I get into this week’s topic, I have TWO very exciting announcements for you! First, this is your LAST chance to register for the Organize 365 National Convention! That’s right, tickets are almost sold out, and registration for the event closes at midnight on May 29th – so make sure to click here to learn more and sign up! The second announcement is for all the teachers out there and anyone who feels like once the school year starts, their head starts spinning! If this sounds ...

230 - Setting Your Summer Goals

Before I get into this week’s topic, I have TWO very exciting announcements for you! First, this is your LAST chance to register for the Organize 365 National Convention! That’s right, tickets are almost sold out, and registration for the event closes at midnight on May 29th – so make sure to click here to learn more and sign up! The second announcement is for all the teachers out there and anyone who feels like once the school year starts, their head starts spinning! If this sounds ...

229 - Organizing In Every Season

Before we get into the main topic of this week’s podcast episode, I have two time-sensitive subjects I want to share with you. First, the Organize 365 National Convention will be held in Dallas from June 7th to June 9th. Ticket sales end at midnight on May 29th, so make sure you get yours while you still can! The tickets are selling FAST, so click here to get your ticket today!! The second thing I’d like to discuss is the 100 Day Home Organization Program. Although it can be completed...

228 - Packing Organization + Printables

Summer is just around the corner. And I don’t know about you, but I LOVE packing for a trip – it’s almost as fun as the vacation itself! 2018 has quickly become the "year of travel" for me. I’ve traveled to Las Vegas to speak at a convention and to Washington DC for a women’s conference – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! As many of you know, the Organize 365 National Convention is taking place from June 7th-June 9thin Dallas, Texas, and if you’re coming to the event, you’re pro...

227 - Having An Adult Spring Break

Spring break isn’t just for kids. Adults need a breath of fresh air every so often to recharge their batteries and diminish work-related stress and anxiety. Taking a spontaneous break isn’t something I do very often, but the more I live a truly organized life, the clearer I can see the patterns of how to breed more productivity in organization and a large part of this is taking the time to relax, unwind, and de-stress. My impromptu adult spring break adventure began a few weeks ago wi...

226 - What Will The Organize 365 Conference Be Like?

This week, I am sharing with you what you can expect at the Organize 365 National Convention. Watch the video here... https://vimeo.com/266710817/e879e668db To buy your ticket, just click here! I can't wait to see you in Dallas! View the complete post here: https://organize365.com/226

225 - Physical Products: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Baskets and binders and boxes, OH MY! A few years ago, I realized there was a lack of paper organizing products on the market. And as you may have noticed, I’ve gotten very into creating physical products this year. My First Physical Product A few years ago, I gathered my online digital resources and put podcasts onto CDs, created printables and eBooks, and I created the "Get All Your Papers Organized in One Weekend" program and I sold it on Amazon. It sold well and was a good s...

224 - So Lisa Is A Questioner...

I took Gretchen Ruben’s Four Tendencies quiz and discovered that I’m a Questioner. I say "discovered," but I guess it’s not that much of a surprise at all. Did you take the Four Tendencies quiz and find out what you are? A couple of weeks ago here in Cincinnati, Ohio, I had the Sunday Basket® Workshop Certified Organizers in town for a boot camp. I told them that I had recorded the podcast with Gretchen Ruben and so they took the Four Tendencies quiz. We found out that the majority...

223 - In My Top 5: Gretchen Rubin

You asked and I listened. This week on the podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome author Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen is one of the most influential writers in the world on human nature. She hosts an award-winning podcast and her best-selling books have been published in 30 countries and sold over 3 million copies! On the podcast, we talked about Gretchen’s most recent book, The Four Tendencies, and how your personality type relates to getting your home organized. Which Personality Type Are ...

222 - 3 Reasons I Am ULTRA Productive

I want to share with you three reasons that I am an ultra-productive person. Productivity is definitely a mindset and a way that I was just inherently hard-wired for, but it is something you can learn. #1 Productive People Don't Waste Any Time You might be thinking, “Well, duh. I don’t waste time either.” But it’s more than just not wasting time. I see time as my friend and I am in complete control of my time. This mindset shift alone will take a while for you to cultivate, especi...

160 - Decluttering Madness Week 4: the Garage (Replay)

Clean out and back up the cars - because we are going to FILL them! Designate one car for donations and one for items that need to be delivered, returned or consigned.   Next decide how long you have to work on this project at ONE time.  If you have 2 hours or more - EMPTY the garage. You know it's true. Once the items are OUT of the garage it is as easy to donate them as it is to put them back in the garage.  The garage houses all of the future projects we "think" we are going to do...

221 - How The 100 Day Program Is Like Montessori Learning

This week’s podcast episode is about the 100 Day Home Organization Program which is now open for registration! Many of you listen to my podcast for a solid six months or more before you believe that you can become organized. Eventually you try the Sunday Basket® and attend a Sunday Basket® Workshop. After 6-8 weeks of using the Sunday Basket®, you wonder why you waited so long. Then, the intrigue sets in – would the 100 Day Home Organization Program work for me? Yes, IF you akn...

159 - Declutter Madness Week 3 - Basements & Storage Rooms (Replay)

No one wants to go down here. I know. If you haven't listened to the "How to Sort a Box" podcast. It is podcast #150 and goes along with today’s podcast #159 Ok. The basement. In this space you need a leader who will direct the family. - Usually mom. The leader goes down and starts sorting boxes and items into family members' piles. And then each family member (one at a time) will come down, make decisions and carry the donations up. -HINT- Preparation is KEY here! The more the...

220 - HMR-Dreams & Memories In Your Storage Room

Hold on tight folks – it’s about to get emotional! This week on the podcast, I talk about how to manage items related to your hopes, dreams, and memories that are still in storage. The Hot Mess Room Challenge As my podcast episodes related to the Hot Mess Room Challenge series draws to a conclusion, I’m still in the middle of organizing all of my crafts! Organize 365 is my passion now so I no longer need to keep all of my crafts. It is time for them to go. If you’re in the Hot M...