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Overcoming analysis paralysis is the number one issue for your ADHD Brain when trying to take action on your home!

Joy explains why the biggest hurdle for ADHD brains is getting started and offers simple, no-decision actions to create momentum around the home.

Learn practical, low-effort moves—like loading the dishwasher, grabbing a trash bag, or setting a 15-minute timer—to turn motion into progress and ditch the pursuit of a perfect routine.

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In this episode of Joy Loving Home's five-part runway series to 2026, Joy shares an "intentionally flexible" planning approach that fits changing days and different brains. She explains how to use a monthly spread for time-bound events and a simple weekly setup to track pending items and celebrate what you actually tackled.

Practical tips include using pencil to allow for changes, logging completed tasks for daily wins, tracking small habits as data, and using alarms or digital reminders when helpful. The method works in any planner or notebook and emphasizes progress over perfection.

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Part two of the Joy Loving Home runway series — a practical, playful episode about harnessing new-year energy without feeling defeated. Joy encourages dreaming, picking a word of the year with a visual reminder, and creating a concrete "26 for 26" list of "check-offable" aims that create quick wins.

Learn how to pair tasks with rewards, use accountability strategies, and turn vague resolutions into small, attainable steps that build momentum for the year ahead.

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In this episode Joy introduces the Joy Loving Home Podcast and explains her focus on helping ADHD moms (and anyone who struggles with their home) feel confident through decluttering, organizing, productivity and mindset. She encourages listeners to reflect on the five W’s — who, what, when, where, and why — before jumping into organizing and explains why "how" is less important than knowing who and what you’re organizing for.

Joy shares examples, including a diamond-painting analogy, and invites listeners to identify their own five W’s as homework. She offers ways to connect — email, Instagram, and a free communi...

Thanks for listening in 2025 — this short episode shares three simple, ADHD-friendly strategies to start 2026: avoid rigid daily resolutions and try a finite “26 for 2026” list, give yourself a runway in the first week of January to set up habits, and treat changes as experiments with data collection rather than all-or-nothing demands.

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Joy shares quick, ADHD-friendly strategies to pack away holiday items so next year is easier — label unused bins, sort wrapping supplies with kids, consume or box up consumables, and assemble a tote of new gifts to give away.

She also offers simple ideas like pre-wrapping books for a countdown, creating a ‘month of’ gift rotation, and leaving notes or voice memos to remember what traditions to keep. These small steps take minutes now and reduce stress next season.

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In the finale of the five-episode holiday bonus series, Joy Loving Home explores family traditions—how to hold on to what brings joy, adapt rituals as families change, and let go of obligations that no longer serve you.

The host shares personal Advent examples, a practical check of your pending list to decide what to keep or drop, and invites listeners to subscribe, join the community, or leave a review.

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Day 4 of the Joy Loving Home Holiday series: short, practical ideas to make decorating quick, joyful, and low-stress. Focus on the essentials first (the tree and stockings), let decorations lead you, use mellow instrumental music while you work, and stop when it feels like a chore.

A helpful tip: drop a dated note into bins you didn’t use (e.g., “Christmas 2025 – didn’t use anything”) so next year you can easily decide to keep, donate, or reuse items. Snap photos of setups you love and give yourself permission to simplify—there are no rules and no Christmas po...

Episode 3 of the Joy Loving Home holiday bonus series focuses on managing holiday events: get dates on calendars, note what to bring or wear, and create a quick checklist to reduce last-minute stress.

The host gives permission to pause regular chores to save energy for treasured traditions, offers tips for hosts to focus on visible spaces, and suggests saying no to events that feel obligatory—plus an invite to join the free community for more tips.

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Episode two of Joy Loving Home’s holiday bonus series walks you through a fast, practical gift plan so nothing is forgotten on Christmas morning.

Create a simple gift list by category, set budgets, track orders, gather any pre-bought items, and set up a grab-and-go gift wrap station — plus a bonus stocking-stuffer trick to avoid overbuying.

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In this bonus episode of Joy Loving Home, Joy kicks off a five-day holiday series called the Five Golden Rings. Today’s focus is Ring One: creating a non-linear pending list to clear your mind and organize all holiday tasks — decorating, gifts, events, food, and meaningful traditions.

The episode guides you to dump every idea onto paper, choose bare-minimum priorities, make one-size-fits-all gift decisions, mark essential dates, and lean into small bursts of momentum. The goal is to simplify the season and reduce stress. Joy also invites listeners to a live demo in her free community at 2 p.m...

Host Joy reflects on a Mark Twain–style insight: good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from mistakes. She encourages listeners not to spiral over imperfect homes or unmet goals, but to find gratitude in the lessons and the life they have.

Through a short, heartfelt message before Thanksgiving, Joy invites you to slow down, savor messy real moments, and celebrate the growth, community, and small joys that make life meaningful.

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Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, guides listeners through a quick, four-step routine to overcome overwhelm and take immediate action in your home.

Using the combination of a stopwatch & a 15-minute timer plus simple supplies (an empty bin, a dust rag, and all-purpose spray), follow the 4S method: Scoop & straighten, Scrub, Sort away, and Savor the result.

Repeat this short routine across rooms, take photos to track progress, and build momentum so small bursts of effort add up to a calmer, more organized home.

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As Halloween approaches and the holidays loom, Joy shares how the pressure of unfinished tasks causes paralyzing overwhelm and offers a simple challenge: take any step — even imperfect — to break the cycle. Through personal stories about a stained rug and a broken range hood, she emphasizes that action, not perfection, earns grace and moves you forward.

She invites listeners to pick one task to clear in November, declare it to someone for accountability, and join her community for support in taking consistent small steps toward a calmer, more joyful home.

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Join Joy as she shares an experimental approach to home care: short, uncomplicated, approachable, three-minute "cleaning snacks" that make progress feel doable.

Learn why low bars, flexibility, and celebrating small wins help you build momentum without the pressure of perfection, and how tiny habits can add up to real change.

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It's time to harness the best part of your ADHD brain! The end of the year, our brains kick in on the urgency and creativity of the last months full of holidays, activities, and chaos. In this episode Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, guides ADHD moms through a practical, three-month holiday planning method using three sheets of paper to brain-dump, highlight date-sensitive tasks, and make quick decisions: do it, delegate it, or ditch it.

She shares tactical tips—nonlinear pending lists, color-coding, and visible placement—to reduce overwhelm, harness motivation, and create more joy duri...

Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, explains why rigid routines often fail for people whose brains crave novelty. Instead of chasing a single "perfect" system, she recommends experimenting with flexible strategies that match your current life phase—baby, toddler, busy-car life, or empty-nesting—so you can reduce shame and find changing systems that actually work for you.

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Welcome to Day Five of the Jumpstart Challenge. Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, invites you to the "Act with Interest" challenge — a 15-minute exercise to get you moving by following whatever small task most intrigues you. Whether it’s tidying a hidden cabinet, clearing a cluttered table, or arranging a nightstand, take action without guilt and notice how momentum builds.

This episode reframes home care from a chore to a privilege, encouraging listeners to lean into their natural interests and let action lead to motivation. Set a 15-minute timer, do the thing calling to you...

Join Joy on Day 4 of the Jumpstart Challenge for the Micro Task Race: a 15-minute sprint to complete as many small home tasks as you can.

Learn to break chores into micro-tasks, collect quick wins to boost motivation, and retrain your brain to see progress in short bursts with practical examples and simple tips.

Jump in on the Jumpstart Challenge and get your self moving! The challenge starts on episode 239.

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Day 3 of the five-day Jumpstart Challenge: Joy introduces the “Roll With It” method — write six trouble spots in your home, roll a die or pick a random number, then spend 15 focused minutes tidying that area. The aim is to create motion, not perfection.

Joy frames organizing for chaotic or neurodiverse brains with gentle, flexible strategies and encourages repeating the 15-minute bursts as needed to build momentum and choose joy in your home.

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Day two of a five-day September challenge: pick a spot that’s bothering you, take a before photo, set a 15-minute timer, and quickly tidy the space. Capture an after photo and compare to see how much you can do in a short burst.

Bonus: record a time-lapse or share your before/after in the community for accountability and encouragement. Simple steps to build momentum and keep your home functioning while you work on bigger projects.

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Joy introduces a week-long "spit clean" challenge to help you overcome the getting-started slump: pick 3–5 small tasks, set a 5-minute timer, and repeat up to three times to make quick, visible progress (examples: load the sink, tidy the entryway, make the bed, wipe a powder room, start laundry).

These short, repeatable bursts are designed to make your home feel conquerable and free you to tackle bigger projects—join Joy each day this week for a different challenge and share your wins.

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Joy, a professional organizer and former teacher, shares three essential home systems to set up for a smoother school year: a launch/landing pad for quick exits and returns, a centralized spot for cleaning supplies and laundry tools, and a simplified kitchen with easy meal options. These quick, practical steps help families recover from summer disorganization and make daily routines easier.

She encourages listeners to keep solutions simple, focus on easy drop-and-grab habits, and reach out with questions or feedback through email, Instagram, or her community membership.

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Welcome to another episode of the Joy-Loving Home podcast, where Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, challenges conventional organizing advice.

In this episode, Joy explores the reasons why your organized spaces often fall apart and argues that it might not be a lack of decluttering or system setup that's to blame, but rather the goals you set. With practical examples and warm encouragement, she guides you through prioritizing your organizing goals, whether they be aesthetics, functionality, efficiency, or budgeting.

Discover how embracing your unique priorities can transform your spaces into joy-loving havens, tailored...

Decluttering can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares three practical steps to ease into decluttering without the fear of losing something valuable. Discover how to move past obstacles, create a testing space for uncertain items, and set them aside for future decisions. Get insights into making your home feel airy and spacious while holding on to what truly matters. Whether you're just starting or need a fresh perspective, this episode provides the encouragement and tips you need to successfully transform your living space.<...

In this episode, Joy shares intriguing insights from living near the busiest airport in the world, the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Dive into her personal anecdotes about navigating everyday chaos and the ingenious excuses that come with high-volume scenarios, whether it’s delayed flights or being a busy mom of four.

Joy draws parallels between flight paths avoiding storms and the non-linear journeys of completing tasks with an ADHD brain. Discover how aiming to stay 'on course' isn't always straightforward, and delve into practical strategies to tackle your to-do lists effectively.

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Welcome to the Joy Loving Home Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the concept of creating a lost and found basket within your home. Drawing inspiration from schools and businesses, we explore how this practice can simplify household organization, especially for those with ADHD. Discover how a dedicated spot for misplaced items can bring order and reduce stress, offering a straightforward solution for scattered household chaos. Whether you call it a RUSH basket or a lost and found bin, learn how to embrace this innovative approach to maintain a clutter-free, joyful home environment. Tune in and transform the...

In this episode, join us as we explore the bittersweet moments of closing a chapter in life and embarking on new adventures. As the youngest child prepares to graduate, it's a time for reminiscing on the joys and challenges of parenting. From the early years of diaper changes and sleepless nights to the excitement of school days and sports events, every phase has its special moments that shape our journey.

Through personal reflections, we delve into the significance of embracing the journey rather than just focusing on milestones. The podcast offers heartfelt insights on measuring life qualitatively...

In this episode, we delve into the common feeling of being overwhelmed in managing a household. Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares her insights on combating inertia and the paralysis of choice by embracing 'senseless' actions. By following one's instinct and doing something without overthinking, one can break the cycle of stagnation.

Joy discusses her personal experiences and frustrations with technology as a metaphor for the challenges faced in organizing the home. By acknowledging our unique journeys and giving ourselves grace, she suggests that doing something that doesn't necessarily make sense can actually boost...

This episode dives into the concept of the Unattainable Triangle, a marketing framework traditionally used to weigh the top qualities of speed, quality, and cost. Host Joy explores how this concept can be ingeniously applied to home organization, offering a new perspective on managing household tasks. Discover how acknowledging what you can attain gives you control over home transformations, whether you choose the quick and inexpensive route, hire professionals for a high-quality finish, or methodically work on each area yourself over time.

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Welcome to the Joy Loving Home Podcast, hosted by Joy Loving herself. This episode takes a deep dive into the origins of the podcast and Joy's unique perspective on creating a loving home environment. Joy shares her "fish analogy," which challenges the conventional "monkey brain" system of task management, advocating instead for embracing our natural instincts and rhythms. Through her compassionate approach, Joy inspires listeners to focus on the feeling of home, rather than the aesthetics, encouraging a space where love, acceptance, and joy prevail over perfection. Join Joy on this enlightening journey as she redefines success for all...

Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she explores an intriguing concept: the indispensability hack. This episode delves into how planning a trip out of town can serve as a surprising yet effective way to boost your productivity. Joy shares her personal experience of how this urgency to leave led her to accomplish more tasks than she usually would, even amidst her hectic life. This strategy isn't just about doing more; it's about relinquishing the type-A advice and embracing your unique methods to create a harmonious home. Discover how prioritizing people over perfection can transform your...

In this episode, we delve into the world of "open loops." These are the unfinished tasks and projects that clutter our minds and digital spaces, weighing us down. Learn how you can start closing these loops and gain clarity and peace.

Discover practical techniques for tackling the endless tabs on your devices, the unresolved tasks in your day-to-day life, and those nagging to-dos that seem to never end. We'll explore how setting specific "closure loop days" can help you take charge and free your brain from the constant noise.

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In this episode, we dive into the intriguing concept of time, especially for those with ADHD who grapple with time blindness. We explore practical strategies to stop procrastination and enhance productivity, making time management a tangible reality.

Join me, Joy, as I guide you through a hands-on exercise to visualize your daily hours and encourage you to participate in a digital detox, freeing up precious minutes usually lost to mindless scrolling. Let's work together on exchanging our time for meaningful activities and discover how a few changes can lead to a more fulfilling life.

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Ever felt overwhelmed by clutter in your space? Join Joy, the unorganized professional organizer, as she introduces the 'approachability hack' - a unique strategy to tackle clutter without succumbing to paralysis. Discover how breaking conventional organizing rules can help you create a more approachable and joyful home environment, even for ADHD brains. With practical examples for bedrooms, paperwork, and playrooms, learn how to transform chaos into calm and gain momentum in your organization journey.

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Welcome to the Joy Loving Home podcast! In this episode, we explore a unique decluttering strategy inspired by financial expert Dave Ramsey's debt snowball method. Discover how you can apply the same principles to turn the chaos in your home into a streamlined, stress-free sanctuary. Join Joy, a professional organizer, as she shares actionable tips to tackle clutter, starting with the most manageable areas and building momentum towards a more organized life. Whether you're embracing visible spaces or focusing on less intimidating areas, you'll learn how to make sustainable progress and create a home environment that you love.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dana K. White, the renowned author and decluttering expert behind the popular blog, A Slob Comes Clean. In this episode, we delve into Dana's unique and effective five-step decluttering system that promises only progress without the mess, designed especially for those who truly struggle with maintaining a tidier home.

We explore Dana's latest book, "Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House," which presents a fresh perspective from a Christian viewpoint, addressing why she avoided intertwining her faith with her work until now. Dana shares her journey, the message behind her...

As we step into February, many of us may feel deflated as our big plans for 2025 seem to waver. However, this episode offers a beacon of hope with a shift in mindset—from traditional goals to adaptable aims. Borrowing inspiration from Gretchen Rubin, we explore how aiming for a target can bring greater satisfaction, even if the bullseye isn't always hit. Non-binary aims offer flexibility and growth, making them a powerful alternative to rigid goals.

This refreshing approach has been put into practice by embracing the '25 for 25' challenge, populated with manageable tasks that add up ov...

In this exciting episode of the Joy Loving Home podcast, I break new ground by conducting my first-ever interview! Join me as I chat with Jessica, a dedicated member of our community, who shares her personal journey of growth and transformation.

Discover how Jessica stumbled upon the podcast, what inspired her to join our membership, and the profound impact it has had on her life as a mom. We discuss the unique and supportive environment we foster, where members are encouraged to be themselves and pursue their goals without fear of judgment.

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If you're exhausted from never-ending clutter and routine maintenance, this episode is for you. Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she shares practical insights on turning a messy home into a manageable home. Discover a new approach to daily maintenance through the innovative 'bail and build' method, which helps you keep up with life's chaos without succumbing to the monotony of traditional cleaning routines.

Learn how to track your progress with Joy's '25 a Day' challenge and find encouragement in tackling daily tasks while also making strides towards more significant goals. Enjoy engaging...

In this episode, we explore the joy and nostalgia of snow days, reminiscing about childhood memories and the excitement of unexpected free days. The episode shares a personal story of growing up in snowy Maryland, highlighting the anticipation and delight of school cancellations due to heavy snow. The host reflects on how snow days can be a nostalgic gift for children, offering them the chance to experience spontaneous joy and freedom.

The discussion moves into a decluttering journey, drawing inspiration from the concept "use it or lose it." The episode encourages listeners to make the most of...

Welcome to the new year! If you're finding yourself struggling with New Year's resolutions and feeling defeated, this episode is for you. Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she shares strategies designed specifically for ADHD brains. Discover how to overcome the all-or-nothing attitude and make meaningful progress without relying on unrealistic expectations of consistency.

You'll learn practical tips for setting short-term goals, embracing flexibility with loopholes, and creating visual cues to track your achievements. Joy also highlights the importance of accountability and community support in achieving your goals. Whether it's decluttering your home...

The New Year often brings a surge of pressure to reinvent ourselves, but what if we could channel that energy into realistic, positive change without the usual stress? In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mother of four, shares insightful strategies to embrace fresh starts at any time of the year. She discusses the benefits of taking a more flexible approach to resolutions, inspired by renowned author Gretchen Rubin.

Joy encourages listeners to avoid the January 1st rush and instead align their new goals with the natural rhythm of their lives. Join her in this episode...

Welcome to the final episode in our 12 Days of Chaos series, a playful twist on the 12 Days of Christmas, aimed at helping you stay organized during the holiday season. In today's episode, we tackle the theme of "12 items donated." We'll guide you on a quick and stress-free decluttering mission, turning those unused or old items into a donation box, ensuring your home remains manageable and ready for the influx of holiday gifts.

As we wrap up the series, we also address the common anxiety of last-minute Christmas preparations. With just a week to go, learn how to...

Welcome to Day 11 of our 12 Days of Chaos special series, where we dive into home organization amid the Christmas frenzy. Join us for a whirlwind 30-minute routine: re-fluff laundry, tidy spaces, and revel in that sense of accomplishment without interrupting your holiday cheer. Discover how quick bursts of cleaning can maintain a serene home atmosphere, letting you focus on what truly matters – joyful living over spotless perfection. Don't miss this episode's practical tips to transform your household tasks into stress-free, manageable intervals. Tune in and prepare to feel great throughout the festive season!

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Welcome to Day 10 of the 12 Days of Chaos series on the Joy Loving Home podcast. Join Joy as she guides you through a five-minute decluttering task designed to tackle the invisible clutter we often overlook. In this episode, you'll learn a simple yet effective method to make your space more organized and photo-ready.

Discover how snapping a quick photo can help you see your home from a new perspective, motivating you to clear away those items that have overstayed their welcome outside their designated spots. Set your timer and get ready to optimize your space in short...

In this episode, we explore the unique approach of tackling holiday chaos with the help of our fun rendition of the "12 Days of Christmas" song. As we reach day nine, the focus shifts to tidying toys in a quick, five-minute task designed to keep the Christmas clutter under control without demanding perfection.

We delve into the concept of 'loopholes,' particularly beneficial for the ADHD mind, emphasizing that perfect consistency is not the goal. Instead, crafting goals with flexibility in mind can lead to success, especially as we approach a new year.

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Welcome to day eight of our 12 Days of Chaos series, a playful twist on the classic holiday song aimed at keeping our homes manageable during the bustling holiday season. If you missed prior episodes, consider starting at the beginning to fully enjoy this journey.

Let’s embrace these chores joyfully, preventing holiday clutter from overshadowing our festive spirit. Continue choosing joy as we navigate through this season!

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Welcome to the seventh installment of our '12 Days of Chaos' series, a playful twist on the '12 Days of Christmas' aimed at helping you maintain order in your home during this busy season. In today's episode, we tackle 'Seven Dusted Surfaces.' With only a five-minute timer, the focus is on quick and efficient cleaning without striving for perfection. Whether you dust seven or twenty surfaces, it's all about having fun and making cleaning approachable.

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Welcome to Day 6 of our 12 Days of Chaos special series. Join Joy as she guides you through simple, five-minute cleaning tasks inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas song. Today, we're focusing on sweeping floors, a task that's all about quick and easy tidying instead of perfection. Embrace the chaos and find joy in these short, manageable activities designed for anyone looking to streamline their home organization during the festive season. Forget the stress of perfect cleaning and enjoy small, effective tasks that make a big difference.

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Welcome back to day five of our '12 Days of Chaos' series on the Joy Loving Home podcast. This special holiday preparation series complements our ADHD Christmas Guide, a task brainstormer to help you manage your Christmas activities.

In this episode, we introduce the concept of the 'five-minute tidy.' We explore how short, focused bursts of organizing can help maintain order in your home amid the festive frenzy. Join us in discovering how continuity, not consistency, can lead to a stress-free holiday season.

Find out how to incorporate quick tidying sessions into your daily...

Welcome to day four of our special podcast series, "12 Days of Chaos Christmas," where we offer short, actionable tips for maintaining a joyful home during the bustling holiday season. Inspired by the "12 Days of Christmas" song, we introduce repetitive tasks to help manage household chaos.

In today's episode, we focus on "four empty surfaces," emphasizing the importance of clearing clutter to create calm. We share practical advice on how quickly tidying and wiping down surfaces can reduce stress and enhance your holiday spirit. If you've missed our previous episodes, consider starting from day one to get the...

Welcome to Day Three of our 12 Days of Chaos series on the Joy Loving Home podcast. If you've just discovered us, consider listening from Day One for a full understanding.

This episode focuses on a simple yet effective five-minute bathroom cleanup as part of our holiday theme inspired by the "12 Days of Christmas." Discover how to tackle three key spots in your bathroom and maintain a sense of order amidst the seasonal chaos.

Learn how to join our free podcast community for additional resources, including a downloadable PDF to accompany your cleanup mission. Whether you're...

Welcome to Day 2 of the "12 Days of Chaos"! In today's episode, we delve into the unpredictability of life and how embracing imperfect action can lead to meaningful progress. Despite the spiraling chaos of the day, join us in making simple actions count—starting with something as small as making your bed or reviewing your daily schedule.

Discover how these tiny gestures can bring a semblance of order in a chaotic environment, and join our community for "Work With Me Wednesdays" to find companionship and motivation. Explore our membership options for further engagement and don't forget to leave us...

Welcome to a special edition of the Joy Loving Home Podcast, where I dive into a whirlwind adventure of holiday preparedness with a twist. Join me as I share a unique approach to managing tasks and expectations during the hectic holiday season, tailored especially for ADHD moms. But don't worry, you don't need to be a mom or have ADHD to find value in this episodic journey.

This year, we are revisiting and refreshing the traditional "12 Days of Christmas" with a novel idea - introducing a new task each day and repeating the previous ones, aiming to...

As the holiday season approaches, the pressure of hosting can often lead to stress. In this episode, Joy shares three practical decluttering strategies that not only help you prepare your home for guests but also align with how your brain naturally organizes. Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she guides you through the "Dig and Dump," "Sort and Stash," and "Slow Roll" methods. These strategies cater to different timelines and personal approaches, ensuring that your home is welcoming and you can focus on enjoying the fellowship with your loved ones.

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In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, challenges the traditional concept of playrooms and offers insightful alternatives for managing toy clutter. She dives deep into the history and misconceptions about playrooms, explaining why they may not be the solution to toy chaos that many believe them to be.

Joy highlights the importance of children being part of the family environment and how the concept of a "toy library" can be a more practical and beneficial approach. She discusses the developmental stages of children, emphasizing the significance of the transportation schema, where kids learn...

You have probably heard the saying that cleaning your house with young children is like trying to brush your teeth while eating Oreos. This episode explores whether short, five-minute tidying sessions can really make a difference in a chaotic home. Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she shares insights and results from the Joy Loving Home membership community's month-long five-minute tidying challenge.

In this episode, Joy discusses the surprising impact of these brief cleaning spurts and offers encouragement for those feeling overwhelmed by household chores. Learn how small, inconsistent efforts can lead to...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of A Little Jolt of Joy on the Joy Loving Home podcast. In this episode, we delve into a fresh perspective on productivity and planning that emphasizes prioritizing life’s meaningful moments over rigid schedules and tasks.

Discover why traditional productivity methods may not work for everyone and learn how to embrace interruptions as valuable parts of life. Whether it's spending time with your kids, supporting a friend, or nurturing your relationships, these moments are what truly matter.

Join us as we flip the script on productivity, encouraging you to fi...

In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares an unconventional yet effective hack to help those struggling with getting started on home organization. If you find it hard to take the first step, this episode is for you. Joy reveals her method of "rearrange and stage first" and how it can transform your space and mindset.

Joy discusses the importance of creating a visually appealing and functional space first to motivate further decluttering. She also highlights the benefits of joining her supportive podcast community and membership group for ongoing encouragement and actionable challenges.<...

Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she reflects on a summer filled with four unique moves. Whether you're planning to move or just looking for some life lessons, this episode is packed with insights that apply to everyday living.

From helping her grown son, a minimalist monkey brain, to downsizing her in-laws' home, Joy shares the challenges and lessons learned. She also dives into the chaos of moving a fish brain college student and the unexpected hurdles of roommate transitions.

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Welcome or welcome back to the Joy Loving Home podcast! In today's episode, we explore the challenges of getting back into a routine after life throws you off course. Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares her personal journey of re-establishing a routine that worked for her health and well-being.

Joy discusses why it can be so difficult to jump back on the horse and offers practical steps to regain your rhythm. From evaluating your footing to finding new and exciting ways to stay motivated, this episode is packed with insights tailored for those whose...

Welcome to episode 210 of the Joy Loving Home podcast! In this special "Break This Rule" series, we explore how certain rules can hinder those of us with ADHD and offer better alternatives. This episode dives into the often-praised rule of consistency. While consistency is beneficial, it can also become a stumbling block that freezes productivity. Join me as I share my recent struggle with this issue and discuss how to recognize and overcome similar obstacles in your life.

Whether you're new or a returning listener, this episode provides valuable insights into how perfectionism and rigid rules can...

Have you ever experienced an ultra-productive day only to find yourself back at square one shortly after? In this episode, professional organizer Joy, delves into the hyperfocus-crash cycle, explaining why it happens and how to work with your brain's unique wiring.

Joy shares insightful analogies and practical tips for managing your home in a way that aligns with your natural tendencies. Discover how to set realistic deadlines, create accountability, and embrace your ad hoc cleaning style without guilt. Learn to tread water and maintain your progress, even in the midst of exhaustion.

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You remember that old saying, "This is harder on me than it is on you"? As a parent, Joy shares her heartfelt experiences of navigating the tough decisions and emotional challenges of raising her children. She vividly recalls the struggle of pushing her son to stick with wrestling despite the difficulties and the life lessons it imparted.

Joy draws a powerful parallel between parenting and organizing, emphasizing how she sees the same struggle in her clients as they declutter their homes. She understands the emotional weight and guilt that comes with letting go of items but encourages...

In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares her personal experience with a messy kitchen and provides a practical tip to overcome priority paralysis. She recounts the chaos she faced before a flight and offers insights into how to tackle overwhelming spaces without getting bogged down by inefficiency or perfectionism.

Joy emphasizes the importance of starting anywhere and prioritizing motion over perfection. She encourages listeners to embrace their unique thought processes and ditch conventional advice that doesn't work for them. By sharing her own challenges and solutions, Joy aims to provide understanding, encouragement...

Welcome to the Joy Loving Home podcast, where Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, guides you through the ups and downs of finding routines that fit your unique brain. In this episode, Joy discusses the common struggle of sticking to routines, especially for those with ADHD. She challenges the notion that we are bad at routines and encourages listeners to recognize the rhythm in their lives, even if it isn't linear or conventional.

Joy shares personal anecdotes about the chaos of daily life, from last-minute furniture purchases to preparing for a birthday party, and how...

Embrace the Chaos: Your Summer Organizing Hack

Welcome or welcome back to the Joy Loving Home podcast. The summer rhythm is coming, and with it, a whole lot of chaos, spontaneity, and coming and going. With your kids out of school and extra activities aplenty, this season can feel overwhelming. However, in this episode, we explore how you can embrace the chaos with an unusual organizing hack.

The idea is simple: treat your home like a construction site. Like a road construction project that seems to be making little progress, your home can feel the same way...

In this episode of the podcast, we're inspired by a YouTube short titled "Three-Year-Old Boy Who Leaves Professional Engineers Shocked". In the video, a three-year-old child uses a unique approach to fix an unbalanced Lego bridge, showing us how a fresh perspective can redefine problem-solving. Join Joy, a professional organizer, mom of four and fellow fish brain, as we delve into this story and its parallels with organizing our homes. Together, we will learn how to subtract rather than add, and in the process create a joy-loving home.

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Let's discuss the downside of choosing to declutter without organizing. Decluttering alone without a game plan for organizing can lead to discouragement and a sense of failure, as it often doesn't reveal any immediate 'win' or visible change. 

For neurodiverse brains it is important to see decluttering and organizing in tandem, not as separate activities. Let's challenge typical home organizing philosophies to find a method that suits your unique needs and thinking patterns.

Remember to have a 'Room of Requirement' (Introduced in episode 18) – a unique idea for dealing with items whose place in the house is...

In this potentially controversial episode, I challenge one of the widely accepted approaches to organizing: decluttering first. Listen for a recent example of organizing a closet for a client who wanted to give her husband the gift of organization without making any decluttering decisions on his behalf. Going through this non-standard approach, I reveal interesting insights on how not decluttering can remove stress and decision fatigue.

I share insights on how to make organizing a simpler process by sorting instead of decluttering. Find out how these changes can make your spaces feel fresher without the pressure of...

Discover practical and tangible steps to help reset your home environment, especially for those with ADHD, in the latest episode of Joy Loving Home podcast. Rather than offering a quick fix or hack, which might work temporarily, this episode delves into the real reasons we often struggle to reset our lives after a period of chaos.

Often, people with ADHD experience difficulty with resetting because of the inherent chaos of their minds and surroundings. Using a fish-monkey analogy, it is explained that while the world is stationary for neurotypicals (monkeys), it is swirling and constantly changing for...

In the monumental 200th episode of the Joy Loving Home podcast, join a deeply personal exploration centered on the intricacies and emotional hurdles of assisting loved ones through the process of downsizing. As many of us are bound to experience this phase ourselves, this episode offers tangible insights from seasoned professional organizer, Joy.

Joy shares lessons drawn from her experiences assisting her in-laws' transition to a retirement community. Beneath these stories, glean important tips for managing stress, being kind and patient, and consistently staying hydrated during this exhaustive process. Undeniably, these invaluable lessons extend beyond downsizing and...

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Are you struggling to get organized? Perhaps perfectionism is to blame! Don't think that is you? Have a listen and see if it sounds familiar...and what to do to overcome it.

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This is the companion episode to 195. I first outlined why hiring a professional organizer is a bad idea if you have ADHD and now I am sharing why it is a great idea!

Listen to both & decide how to find the help you need to really start seeing a change in your home!

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I know what it feels like to work and work on your home & feel like you never make any progress. Listen to what is actually happening and how to actually start seeing a change!

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Thinking about hiring an organizer to help fix your home? Listen to this first so that you know how to pick the right one & what to really expect about what can change.

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Do you find yourself busy doing anything but what you are supposed to be working on?

Try these 3 hacks & see if you can knock out the hard stuff!

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Little bit of nostalgia today...thinking back to when we couldn't control time. It was a huge advantage to our parenting and our productivity. Listen and see if you agree!

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Let's talk about how our ADHD Brains are wired and the reality of the actual systems & organizing that it can handle.

Listen for 3 places you can take action to put room for reality into your organization!

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Give the WHY on the Fly technique a try...it keeps you from overplanning without any action....or taking action without any plan of WHY.

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Part of A Series - Every 10th Episode I ask us to break an organizing, planning, or productivity "rule" for our ADHD brains and I suggest a way to do things differently.

Today I am tackling what happens when you search online for organizing advice...be careful!!

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This episode is a bit of a continuation from episode 188 - so if you haven't listened to that yet, go there first.

In this episode, I explore how if you are in a Catch 22, at least choose the lesser evil. It doesn't sound like an uplifting episode, but it may help you have an epiphany about how your brain works and at least not beat yourself up about it...that is the greatest waste of time!

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Do you feel like all you need is balance in your life? Or do you feel more like you are balancing on a tight rope?

Today I explore what it means to fall off one side or the other...into the stillness of underwhelm or the paralysis of overwhelm.

And more importantly, how do we get back on the wire moving forward?

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Think about it Thursday...I have an observation that I'd love your feedback on...

How do you handle your organizing tasks? Do you Capitalize or Compartmentalize?

Tune in to hear my thoughts on the difference and which one I think is more ADHD friendly.

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Ready to set a plan for 2024 that is tailored for your ADHD Brain?

This simple 3 step system will be all you need to make real progress on your home & life in 2024!

Join me live on 1/8/24 at 12:00 noon EST for a full demonstration of how this works!

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The New Year is upon us! How do you keep yourself and your impulsive ADHD Brain from setting itself up for more disappointment this year?

Listen in for 3 things to avoid & what to do instead!

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You know that Christmas bin that has stuff in it that you never put out, but you never get rid of it either? 

It's time to quit being haunted by it! Listen for how to take ACTION!

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So once in a blue moon you actually have made progress ahead of schedule...but your ADHD brain wants to stop so you can still frantically cross the finish line at the very end. Ugh! How do you get your brain to keep going?

Tune in to see if the RUSH method helps!

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Christmas is here...are you filled with glad tidings? Or are you filled with overwhelm at all that had to get done and your ADHD Brain is panicking at all the things that have to get done?

Take a breath and listen to today's podcast with a hack on how to calm your brain and start to make progress!

Join me in my free podcast community as we do 12 Days of Christmas Procrastinator's Prep Planning Together!

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I'm about to try something new...to me it is scary...and intimidating...and would be a lot easier if you join me with some encouragement!

It's called 12 Days of Procrastinator's Christmas Prep Plan...it is ADHD friendly and ready for you to feel set for Christmas early this year!

I hope you will join me!

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So you have heard how important it is to set up routines and systems for your home so that it will stay neat and orderly, right?

Wrong...I say to break this rule for your ADHD brain! Listen for why & what to do instead!

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We are about to be in the season of having guests over a lot...if you have ADHD this can be a stressful time because you never seem to be able to keep your house in order and guest ready.

Try adding this tool to your home organizing tool belt and then relax and enjoy visiting with guests! 

Isn't that what the season is really about?

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Struggling with Motivation? Are you afraid to take action because you think you are going about it wrong? Try Messy Action and see where it gets you!

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You know you need a space organized because it is driving you crazy...but, you don't know how you want it to work or look when you are done. How do you know what steps to get to take to get to the end?

Tune in today and see why I think that might just be a gift.

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Happy Halloween! Do you have a space in your house you are afraid to go into? Not because it is haunted...because it is Messy!?

Try these 3 Organizing Hacks to see if you can make that space a little less scary!

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Beware of subject matter experts! It isn't their fault...it's ours for thinking we should be just as far along in our skill set as a beginner to someone who literally does this for a living! So check your brain and remind yourself that you are not supposed to be an expert...you are just trying to get some basic knowledge or inspiration from the people you follow.

Below are my favorites in a few areas...connect with me and tell me your favorites that you think I should check out!

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Have you heard of the domino effect? It happens a lot if you are trying to update a room. Change the paint color and the next thing you know you are buying new furniture & new lamps. But when it comes to getting our homes organized our ADHD brains often get paralyzed by a reverse domino effect. Listen to see if you have experienced this and what you can do to interrupt it.

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Sometimes you just need something to force you to focus on your task...try one or more of these hacks and see if it helps!

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