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What’s keeping you from getting organized?

You may think you need more time, better systems, or more motivation. But often, there are two gaps between where you are now and where you want to be: a skill gap and a mindset gap.

In this episode, I break down both and show you how the SPACE Method helps you practice the skills of organizing, while your thoughts, beliefs, and identity can either move you forward or keep you stuck.

I also share a lesson I learned while cross-stitching a Christmas stocking and why organizing isn’t just about reaching the finished result. It’s about who you become in the process.

Plus, you’ll learn how to start building a “bank of evidence” with every small win so you can prove to yourself that becoming an organized person really is possible for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The two gaps that may be keeping you from getting organized

Why organizing is a skill you can learn and practice

How perfectionism and your thoughts can keep you stuck

Why becoming organized is about more than your stuff

How to build a bank of evidence that you ARE becoming an organized person

If Point B is an organized home and a more organized you, you don’t have to wait until you arrive to feel successful. Start noticing the evidence that you’re already on your way and build your bank of evidence!

Learn more and register for ELEVATE: https://simplysquaredaway.com/elevate

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Have you ever thought, “I KNOW what to do. Why am I not doing it?”

Maybe you know you need to organize your office, clean up your files, work on your business, or take better care of yourself. But knowing and doing are two very different things.

In this episode, I’m talking with Samantha Hawley, host of the Beyond Awareness podcast, about what’s really happening when we know what to do but still aren’t doing it.

Samantha shares how our beliefs can keep us stuck and why more discipline isn’t always the answer. We also talk about journaling, all-or-nothing thinking, and her five prompts for moving from awareness to action.

You’ll learn:

Why knowing what to do isn’t enough

What your procrastination might be protecting you from

How all-or-nothing thinking keeps you stuck

Samantha’s five prompts: Awareness, Meaning, Curiosity, Clarity, and Action

Why doing a little bit still counts

How journaling can help you uncover what’s really going on

Get Samantha's free "Calm Mind Blueprint" here: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind

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What do you want next?

Maybe you have a big dream you’ve been thinking about for years. Maybe there’s one area of your life you know you want to change. Or maybe you’re in a season where you honestly have no idea what you want next.

In this episode, I’m joined by two of my best friends, Laurie Shopland and Kristin Dabney, for a conversation about dreams, goals, trusting yourself, and what it actually takes to create something you want in your life.

And we have a BIG announcement!

We’re hosting ELEVATE, a one-day retreat for women on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Kristin’s beautiful lake home in Lynchburg, Virginia.

There are only 20 spots, and registration is now open.

Get all the details and register here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/elevate

The three of us met during our coach certification and have been meeting together regularly since 2018. We’ve walked through business growth, personal challenges, big decisions, changing seasons, and a lot of dreams together.

One of those early dreams was building a $100K business. At the time, it felt almost impossible. Today, all three of us have crossed that line, and we talk about what surprised us about reaching that goal, including why achieving the goal doesn’t necessarily create the feeling you thought it would.

We also talk about another dream we’ve had for years: hosting a retreat together.

This year, we finally stopped talking about it and put a date on the calendar.

But as our conversation unfolds, we realize that “dream” might not even be the right word for what we’re talking about.

Elevating your life doesn’t have to mean climbing Mount Everest, building a six-figure business, giving a TEDx talk, or making some enormous life change.

It might mean having a conversation you’ve been avoiding.

It might mean changing careers, asking for a raise, focusing on your health, improving a relationship, starting a business, organizing your kitchen, or finally giving yourself space to figure out what you want.

And sometimes the first step is simply trusting that the thing that keeps coming up in your heart is worth paying attention to.

In this episode, we talk about:

What we remember about dreaming of becoming $100K business owners

Why reaching a goal doesn’t automatically make you feel the way you expected

What we’ve learned about pursuing goals without all the hustle

Why some dreams stay with you even when the timing isn’t right

What finally moved our retreat from “someday” to an actual date on the calendar

Why your dream doesn’t have to be big to matter

How to trust yourself when something keeps nudging you

What to do when you don’t know what you want

The value of getting out of your normal environment and giving yourself space to think

Why community and coaching can help you see possibilities you can’t always see on your own

Everything we’re planning for ELEVATE!

COME TO ELEVATE
ELEVATE is a one-day experience designed to give you the space to step back, look at your life, and decide what you want to elevate next.

You’ll complete a life reflection, choose the ONE area that would make the biggest difference in your life right now, receive coaching and support, and leave with a framework and plan you can use again and again.

You’ll also have time to reflect, walk by the lake, journal, connect with other women, enjoy beautiful food and surroundings, and let someone else take care of YOU for the day.

ELEVATE
Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:30 AM–4:00 PM ET
Lynchburg, Virginia
$297
Only 20 women (now only 18; 2 spots sold immediately, and the others will go fast!)

Registration closes October 5 or when all 20 spots are filled.

Register at simplysquaredaway.com/elevate

You don’t need a big dream to come.

You might come because you already know exactly what you want to elevate.

You might come because something in your life feels unsettled and you need space to think.

You might come because you’re ready for connection, coaching, inspiration, or simply a beautiful day away.

And you might come because you have absolutely no idea what you want next.

You don’t have to have a dream to come to ELEVATE. You might come to discover one.

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Ready to live an organized life? Book a consult with me here.

What if the biggest difference between you and an organized woman isn’t how much stuff she owns or how naturally organized she is?

What if she simply believes being organized is possible for her?

In this episode, I’m sharing the secret I think organized women know about decluttering and why that belief changes everything about the way you approach your stuff.

When you doubt that you’ll ever really be organized, every unfinished project, difficult decision, or cluttered room can become more evidence that you’re “just not an organized person.” You start, stop, question yourself, get overwhelmed, and eventually give up.

But organization is a skill you can learn and practice. You don’t have to organize your whole house to be organized. Every time you make a decision, declutter for 15 minutes, assign something a home, reset a space, or resume after stopping, you’re practicing being an organized person.

We’ll also talk about another powerful shift: decluttering from your life forward instead of from your stuff backward.

Instead of picking up an item and asking, “Should I get rid of this?” try getting clear about the life you want to live, the season you’re in, and who you’re becoming. Then ask, “Does this deserve space in that life?”

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why believing organization is possible for you matters

How decluttering actually helps you become more organized

Why decluttering is really a decision-making practice

How fear, scarcity, memories, and regret make decisions harder

Why your current season of life can help you decide what stays

How your future identity can become a decluttering filter

The difference between stuff that supports your identity and stuff that simply proves your identity

Why you don’t have to finish an entire project for your organizing efforts to count

How to use 15 minutes to get clear on what you want your home and life to support

I also share the story of my client Cheryl, who had to declutter to move into her dream retirement home. The payoff wasn’t simply having less stuff. It was having a home she loves, a guest room her grandkids can actually use, and the freedom to enjoy this season of her life.

As you listen, consider these questions:

What am I making room for?

Who am I choosing to be in this season?

Does this support the life I want to live?

You don’t need to wait until your whole house is organized to become an organized person.

You become her while you practice.

One decision, one space, and one 15-minute session at a time. Get the 15-Minute Declutter Challenge here.

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What if decluttering didn’t start with deciding what to get rid of?

What if, instead, you could simply experience your home with less stuff and THEN decide what deserves to come back?

In this episode, I’m talking with Myquillyn Smith, also known as The Nester, about her new book, House Hushing, and I absolutely love her approach to creating a peaceful home without feeling like you have to become a hardcore minimalist.

Myquillyn describes all the things in our homes as having a little “voice.” Over time, those voices add up. The books, plants, projects, pillows, dog toys, decor, papers, and all the other stuff sitting around can turn what was once a lovely melody into a visual roar.

And sometimes you don’t even realize how loud it has gotten until you experience your space without it.

That’s where House Hushing comes in.

Myquillyn walks us through her brilliant concept of “backwards decluttering.” Instead of picking up every single item and immediately deciding whether to keep it, donate it, move it, or throw it away, you temporarily remove all the visible surface items from a room. Then you live with the quieter space for 24 to 48 hours before intentionally choosing what comes back.

No giant pile of permanent decisions required.

We also talk about cozy minimalism and the idea that you don’t have to choose between a peaceful home and a home that feels warm, beautiful, and full of personality.

If traditional decluttering has felt overwhelming, or you’re craving a home that feels a little calmer, you’re going to want to try this.

What You’ll Learn:

What House Hushing is and how it turns down the “visual volume” in your home

Why Myquillyn considers herself a cozy minimalist and what that actually means

How to use "backwards decluttering" when you’re overwhelmed by making decisions

Why temporarily removing things can help you experience your home completely differently

How to experiment with less before deciding what to permanently let go of

How to become protective of the peace you create in your home