Ever feel like life is throwing everything at you all at once and you want to hide under a blanket, away from everyone?

In this episode, we're getting real about those times when it all feels like too much and what to do about it.

No fancy talk here - just a time to catch your breath when life won't slow down.

Join me for some practical talk on getting through the tough spots, finding your footing again, and not having to feel alone.

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I hope to chat with you soon!

-Grace

In this episode, we will discuss the word "overwhelm" by discovering the difference between "being" and "feeling" overwhelmed.

Whether you're facing a garage full of memories or a closet bursting at the seams, this episode offers the encouragement and tools to move from paralysis to progress.

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Chat soon! - Grace

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Let's face it: moving is stressful and challenging on many fronts - emotionally, physically, mentally, and financially.

Yet, each year, tens of millions of people in the US relocate from their place of birth or current residence to another location within the same city, county, state, country, or abroad for many reasons.

(Read more at: https://www.mymovingreviews.com/move/how-often-and-why-americans-move/)

During these moves, we tend to accumulate belongings along the way, and the next thing we know, we have more stuff than we know what to do with.

In this episode, I chatted with Deanna Yates about this very topic and how minimalism has played a significant role in her life of relocating 16 times in the past 20 years.

She provided listeners with practical decluttering and downsizing advice for those who are ready to let go and who crave more space in their homes and lives.

I hope you enjoy and are helped by this conversation with Deanna.

Deanna Yates is the busy mama behind the top-ranking podcast, Wannabe Clutter Free, where she helps other busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can enjoy more time together, stop spending their weekends cleaning house, and wake up excited for the day ahead.

Deanna is mom to one daughter, wife to a startup entrepreneur, and is living her dream life in San Diego, CA. When she's not helping clients realize their dreams, you can find her on her Peloton, searching for the tastiest breakfast burrito, or balancing her love of a good Target run with living clutter-free in her own home.

Listen to these great episodes of Wannabe Clutter Free Podcast:

• Deanna's journey as a minimalist: Ep 200: Reflecting on the Past Decade of Our Decluttering and Minimalism Living Journey
• Me as her guest: Ep 207: Clearing Clutter, Finding Clarity: Insights for a Tidier Home as We Age

Connect with Deanna:

Website: https://wannabeclutterfree.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wannabeclutterfree/

Instead of a tangled, overwhelming hot mess of scattered analog and digital photos that leave you stressed, imagine having your most precious memories neatly organized and displayed.

You'd be able to enjoy those visual keepsakes while crafting the “best of the best” visual legacy that you and your children can easily access for years to come.

If this resonates with you, this episode could be the solution you needed yesterday.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Haleh Shoa, Founder and CEO of Picturli: a photo organization, curation, archiving, and design studio that helps families, individuals, and businesses transform their chaotic mess of photos into one clear and cohesive digital library. Haleh and her team meticulously organize their clients’ photo collections into a searchable, secure, and easily sharable photo archive. Haleh believes that family histories and personal memories are some of the most valuable treasures that exist and that preserving and sharing them is crucial for future generations.

She shared many great tips about photo organization from first steps to regularly cleaning up your camera roll for better-looking photos.

If you like taking notes while listening, here are the 7 steps to organize and archive your photos:

1. Decide on a goal

2. Gather your photos & other memories

3. Gather your tools

4. Sorting and Categorizing

5. Scan your photos

6. Proper storage solutions

7. Digital back-up

Want more help from Haleh?

Get all the goods here: www.picturelifecurated.com

Connect with her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/picturli/

We've all seen at least one episode of the infamous hoarder show and likely had our own opinions about what may drive someone to hoard. But hoarding is a complex issue beyond what we see on TV.

Join me and my guest, Laurel Sagan of Laurel Buys Houses as we discuss the impact hoarding has on individuals and families, and most importantly, how we can offer support and understanding to those who hoard.

Whether you seek insight for yourself or a loved one, this episode aims to shed some light on this often misunderstood topic, offering hope and guidance, particularly regarding the homes of those who hoard.

About Laurel:

With more than 20 years of real estate experience, Laurel takes pride in helping seniors and their families navigate the difficult path of life transitions. She buys, renovates, and sells homes while helping others find solutions for their housing needs. In addition to being a frequent speaker at local real estate investment and Mastermind clubs, Laurel has presented at real estate conferences across the country and internationally.

Laurel's book "Hoarding: It's So Much More Than Clutter" is available free of charge. Obtain your copy by going to: https://www.laurelbuyshouses.com/laurels-free-book-2/

In this episode with special guest Jenny Layton of The Happy Gal, we chat about practical tips, heartfelt advice, and empowering insights to help you prioritize your well-being without guilt as a caregiver. Tune in to learn how to nourish your mind, body, and soul, and find the balance you deserve.

Jenny Layton helps high-achieving women organize their homes, manage their time, and master their mindsets so they can achieve their goals without sacrificing what matters most. You can learn more about her signature systems and programs on the Life Organized podcast, or at www.thehappygal.com. Jenny lives in Utah with her husband and five kids, and spends her free time on the pickleball court, in the Utah mountains, and with friends and family.

Want to connect and work with Jenny?

Have you ever wondered what working with a professional organizer would be like? Are you ready to hire one to help you but do not know where to start?

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• Learn practical strategies to quickly sort through your mail
• Discover effective ways to manage your incoming paper, reducing clutter and creating a more organized living space
• Develop a mindset shift towards paper mail, viewing it as a manageable task rather than a daunting chore.