Welcome to Episode 140 of Organizing with Ease! This week, we’re diving into high-traffic areas like entryways, kitchen counters, toy zones, jewelry boxes, and workout spaces. These spaces are essential to your daily routines and mindset, and by transforming them, you’ll feel calmer, more organized, and ready to take on the rest of the month.
We’re also continuing our 31-Day January Decluttering Challenge: New Year Fresh Spaces, focusing on impactful areas for Days 8-14.
What’s in This Episode
- Why High-Traffic Areas Matter: Learn how organized spaces can boost productivity and reduce stress.
- Personal Story: Hear how I’m navigating my kitchen remodel with temporary zones to stay functional in the chaos.
- Fresh Start Method(™) Applied: Step-by-step guidance to tackle areas like jewelry boxes, workout spaces, and paper clutter.
- Daily and Nightly Habits: Simple routines to maintain the progress you’re making.
This Week’s Challenge: Days 8-14
Here’s what we’re focusing on this week in the 31-Day January Decluttering Challenge:
- Organize your jewelry and let go of broken or outdated pieces.
- Reorganize your workout or yoga space for a fresh start.
- Refresh your wardrobe by donating items you no longer wear.
- Clear off your kitchen counters and create functional zones.
- Declutter toys and kids’ areas to simplify family spaces.
- Sort through old receipts and paper clutter; digitize important items for easier access.
Resources and Attachments
To help you stay on track, download these tools:
📄 31-Day January Decluttering Challenge
📄 Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Maintenance Checklists
These guides will provide you with actionable steps to make decluttering and organizing manageable and sustainable throughout the year.
Call to Action
Ready to transform your space? Pick one area from this week’s challenge and take the first step. Share your progress using #FreshStart2025—I’d love to celebrate your wins with you!
🎧 Listen to Episode 140 now
📥 Download the 31-Day Challenge and daily.weekly and monthly Checklists. Make sure they sign up to download the attached.
Let’s create spaces that support your goals and make daily life easier, one step at a time.
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