048. Not Getting Everything Done? Here's How An Organizing System Will Help You Organizing For Beautiful Living: Home Organizing Tips, Sustainable Organizing Tips, Decluttering Tips, And Time Management Tips For Working Moms And Entrepreneurs podcast

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Spring Break is around the corner! Whether you're planning a family trip or using the break to refresh your home, a little organization can make everything run smoothly. But beware—there are a few common organizing mistakes that could be making things harder than they need to be. In this episode, I’m sharing three organizing mistakes to avoid so you can keep your home functional and stress-free as you prepare for the season ahead. What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ Why drop zones matter—and how to set up the right ones ✅ How to create organizing systems that work for your family (not just for Pinterest!) ✅ The secret power of labels—and how to use them effectively ✅ My philosophy on “lazy organizing” (aka making things easy to maintain!) Episode Highlights: ⏳ [00:00] - Spring Break plans & why organization matters ⏳ [02:15] - The biggest drop zone mistake (and how to fix it) ⏳ [08:30] - Why forcing an organizing system will backfire ⏳ [14:45] - How labels make organization effortless ⏳ [19:00] - Recap & the key to a home for Beautiful Living Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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048. Not Getting Everything Done? Here's How an Organizing System Will Help You 14:10

12 days ago14:10

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If your to-do list is growing faster than you can check things off, you’re not alone. Today, we’re diving into why it feels like there’s never enough time, and how the right organizing system can help you treat your energy as a sustainable resource to take control of your schedule and your home. In this episode, I’ll share three must-have organizing systems that every working mom needs to stay on top of tasks without burnout. You’ll learn: Why decision fatigue, mental overload, and overcommitment are keeping you stuck How to set up a Weekly Planning System to reduce stress and make your week run smoothly The 5-Second Rule for breaking procrastination and getting things done fast A simple Nightly Wind-Down System to wake up to a calm and organized home If you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling accomplished, this episode is for you! The video clip where Mel Robbins talks about the 5-Second Rule Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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047. The Living Room Design Formula: A Stress-Free Way to Decorate with Amy Barrickman 50:12

19 days ago50:12

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Do you want a formula to follow to design and decorate your living room? You’re in luck! Interior designer Amy Barrickman just published her book, The Living Room Design Formula: Style Your Home Like A Pro, One Room At A Time . In this episode, Amy shares that designing and decorating your living room isn’t overwhelming when you have specific guidelines - a FORMULA - to follow! We discuss rug sizing, mixing woods, what to do when your personal style doesn't match your home's style, and a whole lot more. When you follow Amy's formula, the process of decorating your living room no longer feels overwhelming or beyond your grasp, and decision fatigue and analysis-paralysis are minimized! Amy's book is now on Amazon: The Living Room Design Formula: Style Your Home Like a Pro, One Room at a Time Amy’s gallery wall guide: https://barrickmandesign.com/gallery-wall-tips-tricks-1 Barrickman Design website: https://barrickmandesign.com/ The Perigold website: https://www.perigold.com/ Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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046. Falling Back in Love with Your Home Through Organizing 18:44

26 days ago18:44

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Do you sometimes feel like your home is more of a to-do list than a sanctuary? It can be easy to fall out of love with your home when you feel frustrated by rooms and stressed out by spaces. Learn how to fall in love with your home again, not by creating 'Pinterest-pretty' spaces, but, more importantly, by making simple, 10-minute-or-less changes to certain spots to reduce your frustration and increase your patience. Want to leave me a voice memo with your feedback and ideas? Click here: https://www.speakpipe.com/OrganizingforBeautifulLiving You can edit or delete your voice memo if you want, so give it a try! Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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045. Overcoming the Organizing Mid-Project Slump 13:09

5 weeks ago13:09

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You've very likely faced this: you started organizing an important space in your home, and you were excited to finally get this done! You pulled everything out of the space, and started three piles: keep, donate, toss/sell. Then, a hours later, you're only halfway through, and...you REALLY don't want to continue! There's so much more to do! This is called the Organizing Mid-Project Slump, and in this episode, I'm going to telly ou how to get through it and finish strong. You'll learn: Why the mid-point of an organizing project feels so hard Some simple quick-win strategies to regain your momentum so you can finish A 5-step plan to show you how you can power through that overwhelming middle And I’ll share some Mindset shifts that will help you stay motivated in future projects Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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044. The Motivation Myth: Why You Don’t Need to Feel Inspired to Get Organized 12:05

6 weeks ago12:05

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Do you ever find yourself saying "I just need to get inspired to organize my closet" or "I'm just waiting for a little motivation to get started on decluttering the garage!" The truth is, motivation is NOT what will get you to organize! You know what will? Action Momentum Seeing incremental results In this episode, you'll hear the 3 proven ways to get started, and keep going, on your organizing tasks: The 5-Minute Start Rule Make It Fun Pair It With Something You Already Do Try these out, and let me know how it goes! I'd love to cheer you on! Send me a DM on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing/ . Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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043. Worms and Laughter: Cathy Nesbitt’s Unconventional Guide to Stress Relief 40:17

7 weeks ago40:17

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Stress is inevitable, but Cathy Nesbitt has found interesting and fun ways to de-fuse her stress! Cathy is a worm composting (Vermicomposting) aficionado, and a laughter yoga teacher. I loved learning about Cathy's unconventional and interesting life, and her unique responses to stressors over the years. Cathy shares how she approaches composting with worms indoors, and tells us how we can get real benefits from laughter yoga. You can sign up for Cathy's weekly FREE laughter yoga practice at cathysclub.com , and learn more about worm composting and watch her TedTalk at cathyscomposters.com ! Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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042. Step Inside a Kitchen Organizing Session 16:34

8 weeks ago16:34

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I'm taking you with me to a kitchen organizing mini-session today! I just had a recent session with a client to declutter and organize her kitchen, and you'll hear the process I followed, the challenges of the space, and two specific decluttering and organizing tips that I left my client with. Tune in to have a sneak peek into what a professional organizer does on this mall project! Listen to Episode 41 to learn all about the Simple Single, and don't forget to take the quiz to find out your Organizing Personality: https://fireflybridge.com/quiz Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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041. Never Lose Anything Again: The Essential Tip to Kickstart Your Home Organization 15:33

9 weeks ago15:33

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The truth: I've lost plenty of stuff in my own house. Why? Because I didn't put it back where it was supposed to go! Sound familiar? In this episode, you'll see exactly how the Simple Single makes it possible for you to never lose anything again - whether it's stuff in your house, or digital files on your computer. The Simple Single fits right into the CLEAR5 Framework for decluttering and organizing. Listen to Episode 40: How To Start Your Organizing Journey: The 5 Simple Steps To Organize Your Home Sustainably to know the 5 steps of the CLEAR5 Framework. Remember to set up your 15-minute Clutter Consultation! https://fireflybridge.com/schedule Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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040. How To Start Your Organizing Journey: The 5 Simple Steps To Organize Your Home Sustainably 13:44

10 weeks ago13:44

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2025 can definitely be the year you become organized for beautiful living! In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 simple steps that I use for every organizing project I do, whether for myself or for clients. It's my CLEAR5 Framework: Clarify Limit Edit Assign Homes, and Review You'll hear exactly what each step entails, and how to get organized in a sustainable way. Don't forget to grab your spot for the Beautiful Living Planning Workshop on January 20th! Sign up here: https://fireflybridge.com/blworkshop2025 Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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039. 5 Organizing Habits that Make Your Life Easier, Just In Time for The New Year 8:47

11 weeks ago8:47

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Are you ready to be organized in the new year? Well, to make it easier to get, and stay, organized, I've got 5 habits that I use all the time that I think will help you, too! They are: Micro-organizing Quick Meal Planning Do laundry often Make your bed every day, and Weekly Planning. Put these 5 habits into your "organizing toolkit", and you'll find that being organized doesn't have to be an all-encompassing chore. Instead, it will be a simple and natural part of your day. You can hear about my laundry routine in Episode 009. Make Summer Easy: Change Your Laundry Routine to be Summer Friendly on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify . Watch my Meal Planning Video here . And don't forget to sign up for the Beautiful Living Planning Workshop on January 20th! Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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038. The Organized Way To Reflect On 2024 To Make Changes That Matter In 2025 11:14

12 weeks ago11:14

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This is the simplest way I've found to reflect on the past year, in a way that sets you up to create your 2025 goals and action plan. In today's episode, I'm giving you my template for completing your 2024 reflection. You'll look at the good things, the bad things, and just so-so things that were in your life and work last year, because one thing we know for sure: If we don't reflect and act on our 2024, 2025 will pretty much look the same. Download the Year-End Reflection Template here , and complete it after listening to the episode. Then, make sure you sign up for the free 60-minute Beautiful Living Planning Workshop that I'm holding on January 20th, where we'll use your Year-End Reflection as the starting point to create your 2025 plan that will make next year an absolutely amazing year for you! Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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037. The 5 Keys For A Beautiful Life in 2025: How To Create A Working Mom’s Quarterly Plan For Success 24:13

13 weeks ago24:13

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If you're a working mom, whether you work from home, you own your own business, you work in an office, hospital, university, garden or zoo, you know you need to plan so you accomplish the things you want in 2025. But how do you make sure you stick to your goals and actually achieve them? What types of goals should you be setting as a working mom or entrepreneur? In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 keys to setting goals and achieving them: Set quarterly identity-based goals that align with your values and life Create a Weekly Plan that focuses on forward progress towards the quarterly goals Do a daily 1-minute Winning Morning to keep your goals top of mind Stay motivated to stick to the plan by having accountability that makes you feel good, and using time audits with time management strategies to help you focus on deep work. Set up a social structure ensure increased happiness and "feeling good" while working on your quarterly, weekly and daily goals. Here's how to create your quarterly plan in less than an hour: join me for the Beautiful Living Planning Workshop on Monday, January 20, 2025! This is your social way to plan for the best year you can have. We'll have some laughs, you'll learn to set your goals, and you'll complete a weekly plan to execute on your goals. Sign up for the Beautiful Living Planning Workshop here now! The workshop is only being offered once this entire first quarter! Also listen to Episode 33: Organizing for Beautiful Living: How To Organize Your Home Simply, and Live Beautifully. Take the quiz: What's Your Organizing Personality? Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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036. How Knowing Your Organizing Personality Will Help You Get Organized Even When You're Super Busy 11:23

14 weeks ago11:23

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There's a (not-so-secret) secret reason why some people can get organized quickly and stay organized easily: they know their Organizing Personality! I've identified four main Organizing Personalities that will tell you the way you should get help and support to get organized. The four personalities, that I've named just so they're memorable, are: The Sustainable Sophisticate The Collaborative Curator The Innovative Icon The Virtual Minimalist Take this short quiz to find out which is your organizing personality - it'll take you less than a minute! Click here to take the quiz: https://fireflybridge.com/quiz Then check your email for your results, and to learn more about how you should approach getting organized! Connect with me: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing My Website: https://fireflybridge.com…

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035. Organizing Tips for Holiday Traveling 12:39

15 weeks ago12:39