Morganize With Me

This is part one of a two part interview. I invited Amy, the founder of Planet Renu to join me and share her tips for how to live more sustainable. Amy's company is on a mission "to educate and inspire people to make small changes in their lives and in turn have a large impact on the earth." In our interviews, Amy encourages us on how to go more reusable and make small changes within our day-to-day living. So, our challenge to you is to try taking a to-go cup with you or asking for a ceramic cup next time you go out for coffee or tea. Many places will do this as a way to help minimize waste. (We realize with the COVID outbreak that this may no longer be an alternative. But if/and when it is please consider doing this.) All in all, my takeaway is to look for one small change I can implement each month. Truly small steps can have a big ripple effect. Thank you Amy for sharing so many great tips. Be sure to tune into the following episode where we continue our conversation. For all of the show notes + links clic

On today's episode I invited my dear friend (and fellow Enneagram 3), Sarah Bragg on the show. Also, please note this episode was recorded prior to the COVID pandemic so we had no idea of how this topic of "working from home" would be SO relevant. I hope you will glean some amazing organizing tips from Sarah. She is a scheduling guru and her planning pages are great. As she and I both share, we encourage you to find what works for you! Don't stress about following something that doesn't "fit" for you. Also, her advice of batching items together is huge. This tip alone can be a game changer. Try implementing this and see how it impacts your time and energy. Be sure to follow Sarah on Instagram, she is super fun, real, and authentic - my favorite kind of person to follow on social. I would best describe Sarah as the girl next door and I LOVE how she encourages us moms to take our smoking breaks (if you follow her in insta you'll know what this means!). Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening and sub

This is a last minute episode that I didn't intend to record but felt prompted to do so. I want to first thank all of you who are on the front lines and serving in some capacity with this virus. Our world has turned upside down and I want to offer my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to each of you for your incredible service. Your sacrifice is greatly noticed and appreciated. Secondly, my heart goes out to each of you in your disappointments. There is so much loss right now. From the big to the small, and it all matters. All of these changes and the lack of control that it brings with it is really hard. There is SO MUCH uncertainty. I encourage us to feel all the feels. The roller coaster of emotions is very real right now and all of it is OK. I personally have had my own share of ups and downs. All of this is new and unknown territory. I recommended an  titled "A Message of Hope" (see the link in the show notes). It is very inspiring and provided a lot of hope to me. My encouragement is for us to stay on th

Well it's time to wrap up season six! Thank you for joining with me as we talked about all things organizing and health. I enjoyed each one of my guests so much and also loved diving into each of the aspects of health. In this final episode, I reveal to you that yes, I too struggle with getting things done. Which is why I titled this episode "Do One Thing." Often, this is the hardest thing to do. We can get stuck and keep zig zagging. It's really easy to find ourselves not really making any forward movement! Please know that you are not alone in feeling overwhelmed! The moral of the story (or episode), is that things generally take longer than we usually think they will. So, when we remember this it can help us to better to set us up for success. Take note the Spring Organizing Challenge starts Monday, 2/10!!! Come join the fun! The challenges are free every season and are designed to help you work through 10 mini organizing projects over 10 days. Lastly, today's episode is sponsored by The Wholesome Home. Th

We can tend to underestimate the emotional weight of the clutter in our lives and the stress that it adds. And, while we can't avoid clutter and stress, we can work to mange it by staying in our sweet spot or what I like to call the "Goldilocks" feeling. In this episode, I encourage you to identify if you are more logical or emotional by nature and how you can best stay in the healthy middle ground as much as possible. Then I leave you with three tangible tips to help you take action with improving your emotional health, specifically when it pertains to clutter and stuff. Commit to working to apply the three tips into your day-to-day living. Don't underestimate the emotional toll that your stuff and clutter can take on your life! Today's episode is sponsored by Fridge Coaster. Fridge Coaster makes keeping your fridge organized, clean, and tidy - fun! The shelf liners are made with natural wood pulp and recycled material. They are printed with vegetable based inks. You can even compost the product after use if

Suzy shares the mic with me today and she is the perfect person to share all about how to prioritize your physical health. She is an avid runner and is actually featured in the Guinness Book of World Records (you'll have to tune in to hear what for!). Not only is Suzy a mom of four, she also hosts a fabulous podcast called Run Lift Mom. Be sure to go listen and also check out episode 45 when I joined her for an interview. Suzy encouraged me and also helped me to think of motivation in a new way. I think you'll find some great takeaways! Remember to prioritize YOU and your health. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

Monica Leed joins me today. Monica has a design background in the fast-paced film industry. She spent over ten years cultivating curiosity in the art of efficient space design, time management, and the power of organizational systems. Then in 2011, life threw her an unexpected curveball that reminded her that a demanding career without a balanced home life will leave you feeling stuck and uninspired. I loved hearing more of her story, how she discovered how to bring her life into a better balance, and why she wrote her book Simply Spaced. Monica is the CEO and Owner of her brand and company Simply Spaced. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

On this episode, my sweet daughter, Ainsley shared the mic with me. We chatted about how to balance your time and energy with your friends and relationships. Ainsley, at the young age of only 18, is wise beyond her years. She helped to shed some light into what teens are navigating these days, specifically when it comes to technology and accessibility. It's a different culture! And she also shared some great tips on how to use boundaries when necessary. I should mention that I shared that she and I are both 9's on the Enneagram. Well, after recording this episode, I have learned that I'm actually a 3 on the Enneagram. I have some 9 tendencies, but all in all I'm more of a 3. (If you know what I'm referring to this may make some sense, if not just disregard!) Ainsley, however, is still a 9. She is as easy going as they come. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

Lisa, also known as "Neatfreak McKinney," grew up in beautiful Idaho as the oldest of seven children. Her mom is also a neat freak. (She had to be in order to stay sane in a house with nine people.) So Lisa learned early on that work always comes before play. It was one of the best things her parents ever taught her. She has always loved taking care of, decorating, and organizing her own home. And when her daughter left for college in 2006, she was heartbroken. Her life as she had known it was forever changed. In her sadness, her sweet friends all encouraged her to start her own business, using her gift of home organization. Which is how "Neat Freak" was born! When you tune in to today's episode, you will hear how Lisa developed her professional organizing business, how she recommends prioritizing your time, and (my personal favorite) why unplugging is SO important for our mental health. Lisa is relatable, realistic, and she is also leading the charge with #realorganizersoninstagram - be sure to go follow! Ne

Micah Maddox is a national women’s conference speaker, Bible teacher, blogger, and author of Anchored In: Experience a Power-Full Life in a Problem-Filled World. She is passionate about helping women find purpose, peace, and calm in our chaotic world. As a pastor’s wife, mother of three, and foster mom, she contributes her time to her family and local church serving as a women’s ministry leader. We discuss how to prioritize and protect your spiritual health. I loved her tangible and realistic tips. As a fellow mom, I was SO thankful that she shared the grace we need to give ourselves. As women, we can tend to be so hard on ourselves, trying to keep up with checklists and to-dos rather than on being. I hope you find much freedom in Micah's words and suggestions. And also that you can remember this: practical is much more important than perfection. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

A little year end recap for you and a highlight of some of the various offerings I have for you here at MWM. As always, thank you for listening and following along. I'm wishing you all the best in 2020. If you are wanting to Take Back Your Goals this year, I encourage you to check out my goal challenge, don't let the word challenge scare you. And did you hear the exciting news??? There is a new product is launching! The Organizing Box is a seasonal subscription box thoughtfully curated to inspire you to live a more simplified, sustainable, and practical life. In the box we will be featuring reusable products, multitasking products, and all things organizational. The spring 2020 box is currently being packed and it is SO pretty. Also, keep in mind that the best way to not miss any details around here is to subscribe to the MWM monthly newsletter. Once a month, I'll drop in your inbox with tips and tools for a MORE organized life. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

Exciting news!!! TODAY a new product is launching! The Organizing Box is a seasonal subscription box thoughtfully curated to inspire you to live a more simplified, sustainable, and practical life. In the box we will be featuring reusable products, multitasking products, and all things organizational. Subscribe today and discover how to create your haven and care for your world. You don't want to miss this. Head over to www.morganizewithme.com for how how to sign up and subscribe! The spring 2020 box is currently being packed and it is SO pretty. Also, keep in mind that the best way to not miss any details around here is to subscribe to the MWM monthly newsletter. Once a month, I'll drop in your inbox with tips and tools for a MORE organized life. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

As the year winds down it's important to finish well! I'm cheering you on and I am excited to share that I have a Goal Challenge that will start in January. You don't want to miss this. If you want to target some new challenges for yourself in 2020, this is your guide. The best way to not miss all of the details is to subscribe to the MWM monthly newsletter. Join with me! Once a month, I'll drop in your inbox with tips and tools for a MORE organized life. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

One of the best ways to stay healthy this season, is to be deliberate with getting your body moving. Look for more ways to move! Make a commitment to stay active within all of the other activities. Prioritizing your health is a gift you can give yourself. This includes the choices you make around food too. Choose well my friends! Move towards January with a good foundation of health and wellness. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

Bridget pops in from Unclutter It and shares how she gets through the Michigan winters. She also covers how she streamlines gifts for her daughter. Bridget echoes my mindset of intentionality. We are encouraging you to work this season to adopt a focus on being more intentional. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."

Alexandra Kuykendall, author of Loving My Actual Christmas, is with me sharing some ways to help maximize the meaning of Christmas. Alex is someone who I love listening to and learning from. You'll appreciate her tangible tips and I highly encourage you pick up her book. It is a resource that will help you to be more intentional and thoughtful as you approach the holidays. For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

I'm not talking about gift wrap, I'm talking about how to tame your actual paper piles. My three tips can help you to get a handle on your paper. Challenge yourself to get your paper organized by the end of the year and you'll be ahead of the game come tax season. Wouldn't that be a gift??? For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

Marcia Erickson and I go waaaaay back and we like to laugh, as you'll hear! We cover all things decorating and hoarding. We don't recommend the hoarding part but we do recommend shopping after the season! For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

This episode was recorded in the MWM studio (aka my home!). My good friend Kristen Rush (flight nurse and photographer) is with me and we discuss more ways to maximize and capitalize your time around the holidays. I gained so much perspective about flexibility and fluidity around the holidays. Also, after recording this episode, I felt more compelled to offer gratitude towards all of those who work in service industries and tend to work many of the typical or traditional holiday days. Go thank someone today! And thank YOU if you serve your community in this way! For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage." 

Corinne from Grid and Glam stops by today and helps us with some practical ways to survive and thrive this season. As a professional organizer, she's an expert at streamlining and simplifying your life. She's a gem! And she lives in Boston, which is so cool! For all of the show notes + links click below on the "episode webpage."