Declutter Your Space, Clear Your Mind with Laurie Palau

Scared Confident

Is clutter holding you back from living your most abundant life?

In this episode, Tiffany sits down with professional organizer Laurie Palau to unravel the deep connections between our physical spaces, mental energy, and overall well-being.

Laurie shares her inspirational journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a successful entrepreneur, and how she navigated the guilt and responsibilities that came with balancing motherhood and a career. She also offers actionable advice on tackling emotional clutter, starting with your closet, and breaks down her systematic approach to decluttering with a manageable four-pile method.

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Connect with Laurie

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simplyborganized/
• Website: https://simplyborganized.com/meet-laurie/
• Listen to her podcast, This Organized Life: https://simplyborganized.com/this-organized-life-podcast-3/
• Check out her book, Hot Mess: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Mess-Practical-Getting-Organized/dp/0692921621

Timestamps:

[00:00] Intro

[06:25] Guilt and challenges faced by women choosing to stay at home or work

[14:35] Impact of clutter on relationships and importance of communication

[20:15] Importance of behavior change for effective organization

[31:10] Challenges of implementing family-wide organizational plans

[42:20] Emotional clutter and managing sentimental items