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Are you part of the Sandwich Generation â juggling the needs of your children and your aging parents? If your mom or dad is starting to talk about downsizing, or if youâre already knee-deep in sorting through decades of memories and mementos, this episode is for you.
The emotional core of downsizing â and how to gently acknowledge itA strategy for decluttering a lifetime of belongings How to plan a smoother move with floor plans and packing tipsWhy acclimating to a new home takes time (and how to support your parent through it)How to help prevent clutter from piling up again
I'm going to walk you through five common challenges your parent might face as they prepare to downsize â from the emotional weight of change to the nitty-gritty of decluttering and settling into a new home.
Whether youâre planning ahead or already in the thick of it, this episode will help you navigate this important season with empathy, clarity, and confidence.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:And here's a gift for you:
đ [FREE Printable] Downsizing with Dignity: A Support Checklist for Adult Children Helping Their Parents Move
â Includes questions to ask, items to sort, and supportive tips for every phase of the process. [Click here to download the checklist]
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đ© How many emails are in your inbox right now? Too many? Feeling overwhelmed? Youâre not alone! Today, Iâm sharing the easiest way to declutter your email inbox so you can save time, reduce stress, and never lose an important email again.
Why email clutter is a huge time-wasterHow one small email mistake cost my friend so much timeA simple, low-tech method to declutter your inboxThe only 4 things you need to do with your emailsHow to unsubscribe ruthlessly (and a great tool to do it fast)
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
Your 6-Step Plan to an Organized Inbox:
1ïžâŁ Schedule time to declutter your email.
2ïžâŁ Create a free email account for store sales, newsletters, and downloads.
3ïžâŁ Unsubscribe ruthlessly (use unroll.me for quick results).
4ïžâŁ Set up an Archive folder so your inbox stays clean.
5ïžâŁ Move ALL emails from your inbox to Archive (Yes, really. You wonât lose them!).
6ïžâŁ From now on, do only one of four things: Delete, Reply & Archive, Schedule & Archive, or Reference.
Need Help Decluttering Your Email?
I offer 1:1 virtual organizing sessions to help you take control of your email inbox! Send me a message, and letâs make it happen.
đ§ Listen now and take the first step toward an organized, stress-free inbox!
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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 bewareâthere are a few common organizing mistakes that could be making things harder than they need to be.
In this episode, Iâm sharing three organizing mistakes to avoid so you can keep your home functional and stress-free as you prepare for the season ahead.
What youâll learn in this episode:
â Why drop zones matterâand how to set up the right ones
â How to create organizing systems that work for your family (not just for Pinterest!)
â The secret power of labelsâand how to use them effectively
â My philosophy on âlazy organizingâ (aka making things easy to maintain!)
Episode Highlights:
âł [00:00] - Spring Break plans & why organization matters
âł [02:15] - The biggest drop zone mistake (and how to fix it)
âł [08:30] - Why forcing an organizing system will backfire
âł [14:45] - How labels make organization effortless
âł [19:00] - Recap & the key to a home for Beautiful LivingConnect with me:
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Here's my website: https://fireflybridge.comCall or text me: 305-563-2292
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If your to-do list is growing faster than you can check things off, youâre not alone. Today, weâre diving into why it feels like thereâs 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.
Why decision fatigue, mental overload, and overcommitment are keeping you stuckHow to set up a Weekly Planning System to reduce stress and make your week run smoothlyThe 5-Second Rule for breaking procrastination and getting things done fastA simple Nightly Wind-Down System to wake up to a calm and organized home
In this episode, Iâll share three must-have organizing systems that every working mom needs to stay on top of tasks without burnout. Youâll learn:If youâre 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
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Do you want a formula to follow to design and decorate your living room? Youâre 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 isnât 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
Amyâs gallery wall guide: https://barrickmandesign.com/gallery-wall-tips-tricks-1
Barrickman Design website: https://barrickmandesign.com/
The Perigold website: https://www.perigold.com/
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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!
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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 hardSome simple quick-win strategies to regain your momentum so you can finishA 5-step plan to show you how you can power through that overwhelming middleAnd Iâll share some Mindset shifts that will help you stay motivated in future projectsConnect with me:
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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?
ActionMomentumSeeing incremental resultsIn this episode, you'll hear the 3 proven ways to get started, and keep going, on your organizing tasks:
The 5-Minute Start RuleMake It FunPair It With Something You Already DoTry 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/.
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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:
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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/quizConnect with me:
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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/scheduleConnect with me:
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Here's my website: https://fireflybridge.comCall or text me: 305-563-2292
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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.
ClarifyLimitEditAssign Homes, andReview
It's my CLEAR5 Framework: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/blworkshop2025Connect with me:
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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-organizingQuick Meal PlanningDo laundry oftenMake your bed every day, andWeekly 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:
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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:
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Here's my website: https://fireflybridge.comCall or text me: 305-563-2292
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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.
Set quarterly identity-based goals that align with your values and lifeCreate a Weekly Plan that focuses on forward progress towards the quarterly goalsDo a daily 1-minute Winning Morning to keep your goals top of mindStay 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.
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: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:
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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!
The Sustainable SophisticateThe Collaborative CuratorThe Innovative IconThe Virtual Minimalist
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: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:
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Are you traveling for the holidays? Then this episode is perfect timing! These are my best little tips for staying organized for your holiday travels!
Keep a packing list for vacation, and one for work, and reuse themUse packing cubes (of course)Treat your suitcase as a drawer at your destinationBundle your kids' outfits together for each individual dayUse a cord organizer pouch - but use it all the time, not just for traveling!Think like a minimalist when you travelThese 6 tips alone will save you time when you're packing, and will keep your things in order when you're on your holiday!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Here's the link to the Rothy's shoes that I own and love: Rothy's Point II. They're SO comfortable, and super-stylish!Connect with me:
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Thanksgiving prep is exciting -- at first! And the clean-up? Ugh!
In the kitchen, use command hooks to hang multiple kitchen towels. In small spaces, think vertically for your decor. In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, plan out your serving dishes and serving utensils in detail.Prep a dedicated beverage stationUse your microwave as a proofing oven.Double your oven space with a toaster oven.Create a 'clean as you go' space.Chill salads and appetizers in the fridge overnight.Employ the slow cooker as a warming drawer.Ready the coolers.
I've got 10 hacks to streamline your Thanksgiving prep and the cleanup this week. These are hacks I use every time we have a big gathering at our house. Feel free to use these to simplify your hosting, no matter the size of your home, or the number of guests you've invited!Connect with me:
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We've changed our name! Organizing for Beautiful Living podcast is still all about sustainable home organizing, decluttering and lifestyle tips for working moms and entrepreneurs.
It's simply that Organizing for Beautiful Living aligns more closely with my mission to help moms organize their homes sustainably without sacrificing all their time so that they can live more socially with less stress.
If you've ever felt like having someone over but talked yourself out of it because of how much preparation it would take to get your house "in oder" and "presentable", this is what I'm talking about.
When you use my CLEAR5 Framework to organize, your home can be guest-ready in a few minutes, anytime! So, let's get started, ok?
For a detailed look into the CLEAR5 Framework, listen to Episode 1: The 5 Steps to Organize Your Home Sustainably and An Organizing Story with Shireen BothaConnect with me:
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Looking for sustainable holiday gift ideas? I've got a gift guide for you this week! Ideas include:
ExperiencesDIY giftsConsumablesSecondhand giftsAnd I also share how I think about sustainable gift giving so you won't have to rely of "gift guides" each year!
Don't forget our Fall Special: buy any organizing package through the end of November, and revise a FREE Home Inventory! Get all the details at https://fireflybridge.com/fallspecialConnect with me:
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Here's my website: https://fireflybridge.comCall or text me: 305-563-2292
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