Ask Us Anything: Viewer and Listener Questions and Brief Topics - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #220 The Clutter Fairy 2024-10-23 | Ask Us Anything: Viewer and Listener Questions and Brief Topics - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #220
Irreplaceable: Managing Family Photos, Heirlooms, and Memorabilia - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #167 The Clutter Fairy 2023-05-18 | Photos, heirlooms, and other mementoes can strengthen family ties and help us connect with our history. But many of us inherit or accumulate these precious items as a seemingly random, unsorted, unlabeled, and uncurated mess. In episode #167 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers strategies for managing family photos, heirlooms, and other “priceless” memorabilia.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw167Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:14 Discussion of last week’s tittle03:16 Main topic: Managing family photos, heirlooms, and memorabilia14:17 Participant comments and questions45:25 Next episode’s topic46:46 Weekly Tittle50:15 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Cradle to Cane: Advantages of Organized Space in All Life’s Stages - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #166 The Clutter Fairy 2023-05-11 | Many people come to decluttering late in life, addressing the accumulation of stuff only after it’s been piling up for decades. But it’s never too soon—or too late—to get organized. In episode #166 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, talks about how people of almost any age can benefit from a clear, clutter-free home.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw166Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:54 Discussion of last week’s tittle08:01 Main topic: Advantages of organized space in all life’s stages45:58 Next episode’s topic46:33 Participant comments and questions54:10 Weekly Tittle56:13 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
May Is for Motivation: How to Energize Your Organizing Projects - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #165 The Clutter Fairy 2023-05-03 | Are you running out of steam on long-term organizing goals, or were you short on enthusiasm in the first place? In episode #165 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers strategies for finding—or creating—the motivation to keep your organizing projects and commitments going strong.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw165Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:55 Discussion of last week’s tittle12:55 Main topic: How to energize your organizing projects36:42 Next episode’s topic40:15 Gayle’s final thought42:12 Weekly Tittle44:25 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Everything Must Go! Decluttering Strategies for Your Next Move - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #164 The Clutter Fairy 2023-04-27 | The pressure of an upcoming move sharpens the urgency of eliminating stuff you no longer want or need. You can purge by making careful, calm decisions, or you can do it in a panic because you’ve run out of time and energy to pack. The choice is yours! In episode #164 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explains how to optimize planning, packing, and moving your household. We’ll also talk about how to leverage moving strategies even when you’re staying put.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw164Link to Alexis’s survey response quoted in this episode: clutterfairyhouston.com/view/survey-164-results/entry/545Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:58 Discussion of last week’s tittle09:17 Main topic: Decluttering strategies for your next move40:36 Participant question: What to do with school yearbooks?48:18 Next episode’s topic49:51 Weekly Tittle52:32 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Efficiency versus Effectiveness | How to Avoid Decluttering Burnout - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #163 The Clutter Fairy 2023-04-20 | Have you ever spent hours organizing minutia, only to discover that you hadn’t made any progress toward your most urgent goals? In this episode, we’ll explore the distinction between efficiency and effectiveness, especially as it applies to organizing and productivity.When you’re wrangling a long-term decluttering project, sooner or later your energy wanes and decision fatigue kicks in. We’ll talk about causes of decluttering burnout and offer strategies to help you move past it.In episode #163 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusses these topics and answers questions from our viewers and listeners.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw163Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:10 Topic #1: Efficiency versus effectiveness12:42 New Patreon subscriber: Marsh13:01 Topic #2: How to avoid decluttering burnout50:46 Next episode announcement51:12 Closing announcements51:57 Weekly TittleThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Spring Into Action: Small Cleaning Projects to Refresh Your Home - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #162 The Clutter Fairy 2023-04-18 | Spring in the northern hemisphere is here, bringing warmer days, longer hours of sunshine, and a sense of fresh possibilities. Let’s take advantage of an early-spring day to “spring forward” on a few household organizing tasks. In episode #162 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, shines daylight into neglected corners of our homes and offers a list of simple tasks to kick off your spring cleaning regimen.Co-host Ed Gumnick was out sick, so Karen Baker of Soho Productivity Solutions (sohoproductivity.com) graciously agreed to help moderate this episode.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw162Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:12 Discussion of last week’s tittle05:11 Main topic: Small cleaning projects to refresh your home42:39 Weekly Tittle43:06 Closing announcements44:02 Participant question: What categories should I use in the filing cabinet?The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
NAPO 2023 Summit Report | A Case Study in “Tetris Organizing” - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #161 The Clutter Fairy 2023-04-08 | This week Gayle attended the annual summit of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals in Las Vegas. She’ll share a report on the latest news, ideas, trends, and products in the organizing industry.Do your closets or storage spaces resemble a game of Tetris, with every item, box, or bin carefully shoehorned into its designated slot? We’ll discuss the pitfalls of “Tetris organizing” and suggest alternative approaches that are easier to use and maintain.In episode #161 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusses these topics and answers questions from our viewers and listeners.Links mentioned in this episode:International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Federation Clutter Image Rating Scale: hoarding.iocdf.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/12/Clutter-Image-Rating-3-18-16.pdfInstitute for Challenging Disorganization Clutter-Hoarding Scale® Quick Reference Guide: challengingdisorganization.org/assets/ICDPublications/C-HS/ICD%20C-HS%202019%20Quick%20Guide.pdfInstitute for Challenging Disorganization Collecting, Compulsive Acquiring or Hoarding Behavior Fact Sheet: challengingdisorganization.org/assets/ICDPublications/FactSheets/ICD%20fs109%20Collecting%2C%20Compulsive%20Acquiring%20or%20Hoarding%20Behavior%202019.pdfChildren and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) web site: chadd.org)Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw161Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:58 Discussion of last week’s tittle09:14 Topic #1: NAPO 2023 Summit Report32:43 Topic #2: A Case Study in “Tetris Organizing”48:12 Next episode’s topic48:36 Weekly Tittle51:19 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Organizing Now for Future Stuff | Decluttering Your Command Center - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #160 The Clutter Fairy 2023-03-31 | Most of us have a “command center”—a favorite spot where we sit to read, watch TV, and manage our busy lives. We’ll discuss the stuff that tends to collect in these hot zones and offer a simple plan for decluttering your command center.Even the most perfectly organized space can’t be maintained if the inflow of new possessions outpaces our efforts to declutter. We’ll talk about how to organize now for future stuff by designing systems that accommodate both present collections and new acquisitions.In episode #160 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusses these topics and answers questions from our viewers and listeners.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw160Results of this week’s survey: http://cfhou.com/results160Take the survey: http://cfhou.com/survey160Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:54 Discussion of last week’s tittle12:57 Topic #1: Decluttering your command center29:40 Topic #2: Organizing now for future stuff47:48 Next episode’s topics48:43 Weekly Tittle51:09 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Breaking Down a Big Project | Paper Primer | Part of the Landscape - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #159 The Clutter Fairy 2023-03-22 | Big organizing projects can disrupt your routines and leave you feeling swamped and overwhelmed. We’ll suggest tips to help you break down and keep control of big projects.Almost everyone who struggles with clutter can point to paper as one of their challenges. We’ll offer a short primer on managing the paper you decide to keep.How do you deal with things that have been in your life for as long as you care to remember? We’ll talk about dealing with stuff that’s become part of the landscape.In episode #159 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusses these topics and answers questions from our viewers and listeners.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw159Results of our last survey: http://cfhou.com/results159Take the survey: http://cfhou.com/survey159Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:57 Discussion of last week’s tittle07:34 Topic #1: Break down and keep control of big projects23:45 Topic #2: Managing the paper you decide to keep42:09 Topic #3: Stuff that’s become part of the landscape52:03 Next episode announcement52:36 Weekly Tittle53:50 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).[YouTube:] If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
On the Spot: Ed Flies Solo to Answer Audience Questions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly Special The Clutter Fairy 2023-03-17 | Gayle was out sick, but Ed decided that the show must go on! In this special episode of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, co-host Ed Gumnick answers audience questions about his decluttering journey, sentimental items, minimalism, and a lot more.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw159s00:00 Introduction01:50 Audience question: Ed’s decluttering story07:46 Audience question: Bundt pan or tube pan?08:30 Audience question: Most valuable thing Ed learned from Gayle11:01 Audience question: Outlook on sentimental items13:11 Audience suggestion: Set a goal for the next week14:23 Audience question: Clutter and the environment16:04 Audience question: Other podcasts?16:47 Audience comment: Social media, marketing, and the younger generations18:30 Audience comment: Considering adverse outcomes as motivation21:01 Audience question: Why do we feel we need permission to let things go?27:06 Audience suggestion: Focus on the need you can fill by giving things away29:42 Audience comment: Divergent organizing styles and our evolving relationship with stuff40:31 Audience comment: Peace, chaos, clutter, and meaning42:59 Next episode’s topics44:22 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).[YouTube:] If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Shoestring Organizing: Declutter and Organize on a Tight Budget - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #158 The Clutter Fairy 2023-03-01 | Living on a fixed income or struggling to make ends meet puts professional organizing help, custom storage solutions, and expensive products out of reach for many of us. But a tight budget doesn’t have to be an obstacle to the organized life you want to live! In episode #158 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers suggestions for lower-cost (or free!) strategies and solutions for the do-it-yourself organizer on a modest budget.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw158Results of last week’s survey: http://cfhou.com/results158Take the survey: http://cfhou.com/survey158Take next week’s survey: http://cfhou.com/survey159Link mentioned in this episode: buynothingproject.orgChapters:00:00 Introduction00:53 Discussion of last week’s tittle12:27 Main topic: Organizing on a tight budget51:16 Next episode’s topics52:40 Weekly Tittle54:59 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). [YouTube only:] You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast). [Buzzsprout only:] You can also watch the video of our webcast on YouTube. [link: http://cfhou.com/youtube][YouTube:] If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Organizing for Lawn and Garden Season | Challenges of Downsizing - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #157 The Clutter Fairy 2023-02-22 | Crocuses and daffodils tell us that spring in the Northern Hemisphere is only weeks away. Now is a great time to start decluttering and organizing for lawn and garden season.Moving to a smaller living space is a complex process that requires careful planning and tough decisions. We’ll help you get a solid start by discussing the emotional and logistical challenges of downsizing.In episode #157 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusses these topics and answers questions from our viewers and listeners.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw157Results of last week’s survey: http://cfhou.com/results157Take the survey: http://cfhou.com/survey157Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:55 Discussion of last week’s tittle09:56 Topic #1: Decluttering and organizing for lawn and garden season31:15 Topic #2: Emotional and logistical challenges of downsizing50:11 Next episode’s topic51:00 Weekly Tittle53:29 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). [YouTube only:] You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast). [Buzzsprout only:] You can also watch the video of our webcast on YouTube. [link: http://cfhou.com/youtube][YouTube:] If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
AUA: Breaking Up Is Hard | Tiny Bathrooms | Why We Procrastinate - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #156 The Clutter Fairy 2023-02-15 | This “Ask Us Anything” show answers your questions and discusses topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.In this episode:• You’ve made up your mind to get rid of something, but your heart hasn’t caught up with your head. We’ll talk about what to do about stuff when breaking up is hard to do.• Learn to apply Clutter Fairy principles to planning the contents of a room on the smallest possible scale: organizing a tiny bathroom.• We’re not lazy, and we don’t lack self-control, so why do we procrastinate? We’ll explore causes of procrastination and suggest strategies for breaking the cycle.Articles mentioned in this episode:• 4 Main Types of Procrastinators, and How to Avoid Being One: businessinsider.com/main-types-of-procrastinators-how-to-avoid-accountability-coaches• Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control): nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/why-you-procrastinate-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-self-control.htmlShow notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw156Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:03 Discussion of last week’s tittle09:23 Topic #1: Breaking up is hard to do24:47 Topic #2: Organizing a tiny bathroom35:25 Topic #3: Why do we procrastinate?51:47 Next episode’s topic52:44 Weekly Tittle54:32 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).[If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Food, Form, and Function: Organizing Your Kitchen and Pantry - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #155 The Clutter Fairy 2023-02-08 | Has a flurry of holiday cooking and entertaining, an influx of new toys and treats, and daily duty as one of the busiest parts of your home left your kitchen in desperate need of attention? Our next show will help you get the “heart of the house” under control! In episode #155 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores the sources of kitchen clutter and offers strategies to optimize your kitchen to fit your food habits, tastes, and lifestyle.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw155Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:59 Discussion of last week’s tittle—or a reasonable facsimile thereof07:58 Main topic: Organizing your kitchen and pantry53:42 Weekly Tittle56:41 Next episode’s topic57:45 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).[If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Shifting Ground: How Life Changes Complicate Your Clutter Landscape - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #154 The Clutter Fairy 2023-02-01 | Big changes in your life—moving in with a new partner or spouse, a breakup or divorce, or a family member moving in with you unexpectedly—can disrupt or derail your organizing habits and routines. In episode #154 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, talks about keeping your organizing mojo and momentum even when life changes make you feel as if the ground is moving beneath your feet.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw154Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:59 Discussion of last week’s tittle05:27 Main topic: Keeping your organizing mojo through big life changes50:06 Next episode’s topic50:56 Weekly Tittle52:22 Viewer question: Organizing and mental illness58:00 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).[If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
AUA: Clearing Big Stuff | Art & Craft Spaces | Getting Out the Door - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #153 The Clutter Fairy 2023-01-25 | In this “Ask Us Anything” (AUA) show, we’ll answer your questions and discuss topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.In this episode:• How to declutter large or cumbersome items• Recap: Organizing a family art or craft space• Organizing tips to get you out the doorIn episode #153 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, answers audience questions and discusses these topics, as well as other organizing and decluttering issues.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw153Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Discussion of last week’s tittle06:03 Topic #1: How to declutter large or cumbersome items25:25 Topic #2: Recap: Organizing a family art or craft space39:49 Topic #3: Organizing tips to get you out the door54:26 Next episode’s topic55:06 Weekly Tittle58:12 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Creative Destruction: Craft a Strategy to Organize Almost Any Room - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #152 The Clutter Fairy 2023-01-19 | Every home is different, and every room of the house has its own special clutter problems. But with a thoughtful approach, you can look beneath the mess to see a plan and design in the chaos. In episode #152 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, outlines a process for analyzing the contents, purposes, and layout of a room to create a decluttering and organizing strategy.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw152Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:50 Discussion of last week’s tittle04:11 Survey results12:22 Main topic: Craft a strategy to organize almost any room33:37 Participant comments38:58 Next episode’s topic39:46 Weekly Tittle41:08 More participant comments43:46 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Celebrate “Get Organized Month” by (re)Starting Organizing Projects - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #151 The Clutter Fairy 2023-01-11 | January is “Get Organized Month”! But after the year-end shakeup, it can be hard to figure out how to start new projects, restart past efforts, make a solid plan, find motivation, and keep momentum. In episode #151 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers strategies for planning and implementing a rock-solid organizing project.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw151Links mentioned in today’s episode:• Focusmate: focusmate.com• National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO): napo.net• NAPO on Facebook: facebook.com/NAPONatlChapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Discussion of last week’s tittle08:09 Survey results18:42 Main topic: (Re)starting organizing projects49:31 Next episode’s topic50:33 Weekly Tittle52:06 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Drink a Cup o’ Kindness: Happy New Year from The Clutter Fairy! - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #150 The Clutter Fairy 2023-01-03 | Whether you’ve set a resolution to get organized in 2023 or you struggle to make New Year’s resolutions stick, we’ll be here to uplift and inspire you this week, next week, and throughout the year. In episode #150 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, pledges to support and encourage our community in making 2023 your best decluttering and organizing year yet!Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw150Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:22 Gayle’s New Year message01:52 Next episode’s topic02:33 Final thoughts and New Year wishesThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Gayle Presents Her “Nice” List for 2022 | Happy Holidays! - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #149 The Clutter Fairy 2022-12-27 | Happy holidays from The Clutter Fairy family to you and yours! In episode #149 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, thanks our clients, patrons, minions, Meetup group members, YouTube subscribers, podcast listeners and our community everywhere for your generous support this year and wishes you a peaceful holiday season!Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw149Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:22 Gayle’s holiday greeting: The “nice” listThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Hit Pause on Organizing Projects | Self-care for Holiday Stress - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #148 The Clutter Fairy 2022-12-21 | The pressure of holiday activities and year-end priorities means we might have to put organizing projects on hold—or at least in slow motion—and it can be tough to find enthusiasm when when you’re ready to restart. In episode #148 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, suggests strategies for maintaining focus on and commitment to projects that we’ve placed on hold. We’ll also share self-care tips for the chaotic holiday season!Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw148Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:37 Discussion of last week’s tittle08:36 Survey results15:19 Topic #1: Hitting pause on organizing projects27:07 Topic #2: Self-care for holiday stress33:16 Rabbit hole: Winter storm and weatherizing36:15 Viewer comment: Organizing project versus ongoing maintenance39:49 Our schedule for the coming weeks40:38 Weekly Tittle42:04 Viewer question: Gayle and Ed’s favorite holiday memories46:39 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
AUA: Favorite Things, Shared Workspaces, Listen to Your Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #147 The Clutter Fairy 2022-12-14 | In this “Ask Us Anything” (AUA) show, we’ll answer your questions and discuss topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.In this episode:• Focus on favorites to sharpen your declutter decision-making• Decluttering shared workspaces for offices and teams• What is your clutter trying to tell you about your lifestyle?In episode #147 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, answers audience questions and discusses these topics, as well as other organizing and decluttering issues.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw147Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:55 Discussion of last week’s tittle18:21 Topic #1: Focus on favorites to sharpen your declutter decision-making34:32 Topic #2: Decluttering shared workspaces for offices and teams44:37 Topic #3: What is your clutter trying to tell you about your lifestyle?56:18 Next episode’s topic57:12 Weekly Tittle58:49 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Landmarks and Losses: Organizing Around Life’s Memorable Moments - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #146 The Clutter Fairy 2022-12-07 | Life-changing events can disrupt our efforts to get—or remain—organized. We may face unexpected trauma, such as a natural disaster, a job loss, or the death of a loved one, or find ourselves having to adjust to a new family member, a divorce, or a cross-country move. Each major life event presents a unique set of organizing challenges. In episode #146 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusses how to face the special clutter issues that arise around life’s major milestones.Link mentioned in this episode:Life Change Index Scale (The Stress Test) from Dartmouth College (https://www.dartmouth.edu/eap/library/lifechangestresstest.pdf)Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw146Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:24 Discussion of last week’s tittle04:12 Main topic: Organizing impacts of major life events45:07 Next episode’s topic45:43 Weekly Tittle46:55 More participant comments52:49 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
AUA: Motivation; Organize Papers for Tax Season; Stuff for Company - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #145 The Clutter Fairy 2022-11-30 | In this week’s “Ask Us Anything” (AUA) show, we answer your questions and discuss topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.In this episode:• Tips to cultivate motivation or keep your motivation fresh• Organize papers to be ready for tax-filing time• The stuff we keep to be ready for companyIn episode #145 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, answers audience questions and discusses these topics, as well as other organizing and decluttering issues.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw145Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:06 Discussion of last week’s tittle08:58 Topic #1: Organize papers to be ready for tax-filing time17:50 Topic #2: The stuff we keep to be ready for company28:11 Topic #3: Tips to cultivate motivation or keep your motivation fresh42:48 Next episode’s topic43:42 Weekly Tittle49:09 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
A Season for Edits: Make Space for the 2023 Version of Your Life - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #144 The Clutter Fairy 2022-11-23 | Just as trees drop their leaves to rest and wait for spring, the end of the year is a good time for us to pause and “shed” things from our lives to make room for something new, to reflect on what has served its purpose, what no longer fits, which habits have changed, what we’re ready to sell, donate, recycle, or discard. In episode #144 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, suggests taking a personal inventory focused on clearing space for wonderful new things in your life in 2023.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw144Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:03 Discussion of last week’s tittle09:39 Main topic: Making space for the 2023 version of your life48:11 Next episode’s topic49:31 Gayle’s final thought51:24 Weekly Tittle52:56 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Significant Others: Organizing with (or in Spite of) Other People - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #143 The Clutter Fairy 2022-11-16 | Do the people with whom you share your space complicate your decluttering process? Spouses, partners, housemates, little children, big children, adult children, and elderly parents with conflicting—or non-existent—household habits and routines can sabotage our efforts to get organized. And sometimes even those who live alone aren’t free from outside meddling in our spaces. In episode #143 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusses how to work with—or around—the other people who contribute to clutter to our homes.We’ll announce a survey on this week’s topic in the coming days.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw143Chapters:00:06 Introduction01:03 Discussion of last week’s tittle14:19 Main topic: Organizing with—or in spite of—other people45:46 Next episode’s topic46:43 Weekly Tittle49:04 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
AUA: Unfinished Projects, Micro-/Macro-organizers, Common Mistakes - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #142 The Clutter Fairy 2022-11-09 | In this “Ask Us Anything” (AUA) episode, we answer your questions and discuss topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.In this episode:• How many unfinished projects is too many?• Micro- versus macro-organizing styles• Recap: the five most common organizing mistakesIn episode #142 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, answers audience questions and discusses these topics, as well as other organizing and decluttering issues.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw142Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:54 Discussion of last week’s tittle12:52 Topic #1: How many unfinished projects is too many?22:21 Topic #2: Recap: the five most common organizing mistakes40:26 Topic #3: Micro- versus macro-organizing styles48:07 Next episode’s topic49:12 Weekly Tittle50:51 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
A Detour Down Memory Lane: Declutter Stuff with Sentimental Value - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #141 The Clutter Fairy 2022-11-02 | Every home contains at least a few items we keep even though they serve no practical purpose and can be awkward to display and difficult to maintain. We’re talking sentimental stuff! Even when we want to let go, we get sidetracked down the path of memories, emotions, and long-held beliefs. In episode #141 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores sentimental clutter and offers tips for balancing sentimental value with our real-world conditions of time, energy, space, and resources.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw141Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:55 Discussion of last week’s tittle17:26 Main topic: Clutter and sentimentality49:15 Next episode’s topic50:08 Weekly Tittle51:33 Gayle’s final thought52:46 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
AUA: Walk-in Closets, A Place for Everything, Downsizing as We Age - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #140 The Clutter Fairy 2022-10-26 | We asked viewers and listeners to “Ask Us Anything” (AUA) for an episode dedicated entirely to satisfying *your* clutter curiosity!In this episode:• Walk-in closets—is floor storage off limits?• Employing a housekeeper or maid in an extreme-clutter situation• “A place for everything and everything in its place”—but where is that?• Downsizing as we age—tips you can use to get started right nowIn episode #140 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, answers audience questions and discusses short topics on a variety of organizing and decluttering issues.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw140Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:57 Discussion of last week’s tittle06:30 Topic #1: Walk-in closets—is floor storage off limits?09:01 Topic #2: Employing a maid in an extreme-clutter situation19:35 Topic #3: “A place for everything and everything in its place”30:10 Topic #4: Downsizing as we age—tips to get started48:04 Survey results51:24 Next episode’s topic52:52 Weekly Tittle57:51 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Less Work, More Peace: Uncluttered Home for the Holidays 2022 - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #139 The Clutter Fairy 2022-10-19 | Before you can say “Boo!,” we’ll be kicking off the season of fun, joy, food, shopping, and chaos that runs from Halloween into the new year. This year, how about making the holiday season exactly what *you* want it to be? In episode #139 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, suggests strategies to streamline the holiday season for yourself and your loved ones with simpler, less stressful, less-cluttered approaches to gift-giving, decorating, and entertaining.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw139View the audience member auction mentioned in this episode: maxsold.maxsold.com/auction/district-heights-maryland-usa-estate-sale-online-auction-norman-court-77650/bidgalleryChapters:00:00 Introduction00:55 Discussion of last week’s tittle16:01 Main topic: Decluttering holiday preparations46:31 Next episode’s topic48:08 Gayle’s final thought50:01 Weekly Tittle51:33 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Everything Depends on Execution: Decluttering Philosophy at Work - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #138 The Clutter Fairy 2022-10-12 | In the last four episodes, we’ve explored our relationships with belongings from several different perspectives—our idea of a good life, emotional responses, habits and behaviors, and ethical principles related to stuff. In episode #138 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, reviews the elements of the “personal philosophy of decluttering” and offers practical tools to clarify decision-making.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw138Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Discussion of last week’s tittle03:30 Main topic: Decluttering philosophy at work43:21 Next episode’s topic44:21 Gayle’s final thought46:37 Weekly Tittle48:31 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
A World of Complex Choices: Ethical Considerations About Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #137 The Clutter Fairy 2022-10-05 | We make hundreds of decisions every week about what to buy, what to discard, where to shop, what to keep, what to give away, and who should have what we don’t want or need any more. In episode #137 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, asks ethical, social, and environmental questions that can guide and influence our relationship with stuff.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw137Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Discussion of last week’s tittle04:10 Main topic: Ethical considerations about clutter47:44 Next episode’s topic48:36 Weekly Tittle49:57 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Eating an Elephant: The Power of Habits in a Decluttered Life - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #136 The Clutter Fairy 2022-09-28 | Unproductive habits can lead to excessive accumulation, stagnation, and clutter. But useful habits can turn small increments of work into gigantic progress over time. In episode #136 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusses the role of habits in keeping us stuck in our clutter or giving us the power to make meaningful change in our homes and our lives.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw136Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:11 Discussion of last week’s tittle06:52 Main topic: Clutter and habits46:02 Next episode’s topic46:54 Weekly Tittle47:56 Gayle’s final thought48:34 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Holding on Tightly or Letting Go Lightly: Clutter and Emotions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #135 The Clutter Fairy 2022-09-21 | Emotions play leading roles in the habits and routines through which we acquire stuff, decide what to keep, and face the challenge of clutter buildup. In episode #135 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, unpacks positive and negative emotions that influence our choices and suggests ways to leverage emotions in managing our clutter.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw135Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:16 Discussion of last week’s tittle06:54 Main topic: Clutter and emotions45:37 Next episode’s topic46:13 Weekly Tittle47:42 More audience comments/questions51:48 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
You and Your Stuff: Crafting a Philosophy of Decluttering - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #134 The Clutter Fairy 2022-09-07 | Decluttering feels like working your way through the maze of your relationship with stuff. Wouldn’t it be easier with a map? Our five-part series will guide you through drawing that map—your personal philosophy of decluttering—by examining your relationship with stuff in terms of values, priorities, positive and negative emotions, habits, behaviors, ethical and social questions, and practical approaches to change. In episode #134 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, identifies key concepts to consider as you craft a personal philosophy of decluttering.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw134Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Discussion of last week’s tittle05:43 Main topic: Key factors in your relationship with stuff34:49 Next episode’s topic35:30 Weekly Tittle37:01 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Clutter in Cyberspace: Declutter and Organize Your Digital Stuff - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #133 The Clutter Fairy 2022-08-31 | Digital clutter is a paradox—it takes up virtually no space but can disrupt our lives as profoundly as physical stuff. Excessive and disorganized emails, voicemails, digital photos, videos, music, and other electronic files can raise stress levels, waste time, lower productivity, and even damage the environment! In episode #133 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores sources of digital clutter and offers strategies for getting email under control.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw133Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Discussion of last week’s tittle10:23 Main topic: Digital decluttering and organizing49:24 Next episode’s topic50:22 Weekly Tittle55:00 Audience question: Do you need to sort your email backlog carefully?56:54 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda: The Nagging Problem of Incompletions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #132 The Clutter Fairy 2022-08-24 | Many of us accumulate “incompletions”—unfinished DIY, art, or craft projects; coupons or recipes to clip; papers to file; laundry to fold and put away; and so on. Stale tasks and unfinished projects add to our clutter load and can take a costly psychological toll. In episode #132 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, examines the nature of incomplete projects and suggests strategies for moving them off your to-do list and out of your head.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw13200:00 Introduction00:54 Discussion of last week’s tittle08:06 Main topic: Decluttering your incompletions54:30 Next episode’s topic55:01 Weekly Tittle57:02 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
From Rat’s Nest to Restful Retreat: Mastering the Bedroom - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #131 The Clutter Fairy 2022-08-17 | The bedroom should be a quiet, peaceful sanctuary where we recharge ourselves and enjoy intimate moments. But when clutter invades, visual distractions and mental noise can sap our energy and erode the quality of our sleep. In episode #131 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers tips for transforming your main bedroom from a stress-inducing mess into a tranquil refuge.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw131Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Discussion of last week’s tittle09:55 Main topic: Organizing the primary bedroom48:52 Audience question: How to face decluttering when just surviving is too much work?54:56 Next episode’s topic55:55 Weekly Tittle58:32 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Common Clutter: Living Rooms, Sitting Rooms, Family Rooms, and Dens - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #130 The Clutter Fairy 2022-08-10 | Most homes have at least one space shared by the whole family—the living room, sitting room, family room, great room, den, etc. Whether formal or casual, these common rooms see lots of traffic and may serve many roles, so they’re prone to clutter collection. In episode #130 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, examines the challenges in common areas of the home and offers advice for optimizing shared spaces for your family’s comfort and enjoyment.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw130Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Discussion of last week’s tittle10:41 Main topic: Organizing the common areas of your home43:49 Special Announcement: The Hoarder’s Widow45:03 Next episode’s topic46:46 Weekly Tittle51:08 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Balancing Work, Life, and So Much More: Clutter in the Home Office - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #129 The Clutter Fairy 2022-08-03 | Working from home created unique clutter challenges even *before* the pandemic. But now, between sharing home workspaces with spouses and housemates, Zoom studios, and kids’ classrooms, the rooms and spaces in our homes we dedicate to “office work” are under more stress than ever. In episode #129 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores clutter issues in home offices and workspaces and offers strategies for seeking “workspace/lifespace” balance.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw129Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:59 Discussion of last week’s tittle18:11 Main topic: Clutter in the Home Office52:13 Next episode’s topic52:56 Weekly Tittle57:37 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Time for a Change: Declutter and Streamline Your Clothes Closets - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #128 The Clutter Fairy 2022-07-27 | When your main clothes closet is stuffed to capacity, every day starts with an archeological expedition in search of something wear. But a trimmed-down, organized closet can make getting dressed a delightful act of self-expression. In episode #128 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, excavates clutter issues in clothes closets and offers tips for organizing your wardrobe to support your style—and lifestyle.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw128Chapters:0:00:00 Introduction0:01:21 Discussion of last week’s tittle0:08:11 Main topic: Declutter and Streamline Your Clothes Closets0:57:28 Next episode’s topic0:58:20 Weekly Tittle1:01:53 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Clean as a Whistle: Decluttering Solutions for the Bathroom - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #127 The Clutter Fairy 2022-07-20 | The bathroom is typically an undersized room that plays an oversized role in functions that are vital to our health, hygiene, appearance, and relaxation time—in other words, a hot spot for clutter accumulation! In episode #127 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, delves into the sources of restroom clutter and offers solutions for keeping your bathroom efficient, organized, and relaxing.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw127Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Discussion of last week’s tittle11:30 Main topic: Decluttering Solutions for the Bathroom52:24 Next episode’s topic53:14 Weekly Tittle55:47 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Recipe for Success: Organize Your Kitchen for Food, Family, and Fun - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #126 The Clutter Fairy 2022-07-13 | In most homes, the kitchen is a center of activity, but all that traffic can lead to confusion and disagreement about how it should be used and what belongs in this critical space. In episode #126 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, examines the problem of kitchen clutter and suggests strategies for streamlining the heart of your home.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw126Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:58 Discussion of last week’s tittle08:35 Main topic: kitchen clutter47:37 Next episode’s topic48:43 Weekly Tittle54:36 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Hot Fun in the Summertime: Organize Your Hobby, Art, or Craft Space - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #125 The Clutter Fairy 2022-07-06 | Have you been looking forward to summer as your chance to relax, spend time with the kids, or enjoy a staycation? This is the perfect time to declutter spaces dedicated to creative and recreational activities! In episode #125 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, shares strategies for organizing creative and play spaces to get the most fun and relaxation from your hobby, art, or craft.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw125Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:58 Discussion of last week’s tittle06:22 Main topic: Organize Your Hobby, Art, or Craft Space52:19 Next episode’s topic53:54 Weekly Tittle55:19 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
The Work of Tidying: The KonMari Method in Philosophy and Practice 3 - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #124 The Clutter Fairy 2022-06-29 | Marie Kondo made a huge impact on the organizing world with bestselling books, two Netflix series, and an unconventional approach to “tidying.” Her once-and-for-all method with its emphasis on handling categories in a prescribed order has made her a star—but it doesn’t seem to work for everyone. In episode #124 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, wraps up our examination of the work of Marie Kondo in conversation with audience members who’ve tried the KonMari Method.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw124Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Discussion of last week’s tittle01:25 Main topic: The KonMari Method51:29 Weekly Tittle52:29 Next episode’s topic53:29 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Life-changing Magic: The KonMari Method in Philosophy and Practice 2 - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #123 The Clutter Fairy 2022-06-22 | Our first Marie Kondo episode generated so much conversation that we've decided to extend this topic to a three-part series. Kondo’s bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, upended the conventional wisdom about organizing and introduced a new approach to decluttering: The KonMari Method. In episode #123 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, continues our exploration of the Marie Kondo approach to organizing and talks with people who’ve used the KonMari Method about their experiences.This is the second episode of a three-part series about the work of Marie Kondo. You may still respond to the survey discussed in the episode, “Marie Kondo in Her Own Words: Quotations and Discussion Questions”: https://forms.gle/rSnYZmnZcH2A8iyVA Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw123Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:05 Discussion of last week’s tittle07:51 Main topic: The KonMari Method58:37 Next episode’s topic59:45 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Throwing Off Sparks: The KonMari Method in Philosophy and Practice - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #122 The Clutter Fairy 2022-06-15 | Marie Kondo helped kick the decluttering movement into high gear with her bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. The “KonMari Method” tossed out a lot of the conventional wisdom of the organizing industry and introduced a new approach. In episode #122 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, examines the Marie Kondo approach to organizing and talks with people who’ve used the KonMari Method about how it worked for them (or didn’t).This is the first episode of a three-part series about the work of Marie Kondo. You may still respond to the survey discussed in the episode, “Marie Kondo in Her Own Words: Quotations and Discussion Questions”: https://forms.gle/rSnYZmnZcH2A8iyVAShow notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw122Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:32 Discussion of last week’s tittle04:58 Main topic: The KonMari Method55:26 Next episode’s topic55:41 Weekly Tittle57:06 Closing announcementsThe Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Head Over Heart 3: Algorithms to Filter Our Stuff to Fit Our Space - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #121 The Clutter Fairy 2022-06-01 | Sometimes we recognize the negative impacts of clutter on our lives, but still feel powerless to manage the conflicting feelings that keep us stuck. So we give in to the panicked impulse to defer decisions for another day. In episode #121 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, returns to the topic of decluttering algorithms—simple, practical rules that can help us set aside some of the emotions and gain more clarity in our decision-making.Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:59 Discussion of last week’s tittle15:29 Main topic: Decluttering algorithms37:13 Comments and questions52:04 Next episode’s topic54:35 Weekly Tittle56:15 Closing announcementsShow notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw121The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
A Space of One’s Own: Organizing for Peace of Mind - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #120 The Clutter Fairy 2022-05-25 | There are many ways in which clutter keeps us from living the lives we want, and an effective way to assess the present state of our homes is through the lens of peace of mind. Is there stuff in your space that stands in the way of your feeling rested, relaxed, and serene? In episode #120 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers suggestions for clearing the worst trouble spots, opening constructive conversations with the people who share your space, and moving toward a more peaceful environment.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw120The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
Race Against the Clock: Time Issues and Organizing - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #119 The Clutter Fairy 2022-05-18 | To those of us who struggle with clutter, it can feel as if Time itself is our one insurmountable obstacle. As we work to declutter our lives and spaces, we have difficulty balancing and allocating our time—and there’s never quite enough. In episode #119 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusses procrastination, estimating time for big projects, budgeting time for maintenance, and other areas where organizing intersects our perception and management of time.Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw119The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (http://cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (http://cfhou.com/facebook), or subscribe to our mailing list (http://cfhou.com/subscribe). You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (http://cfhou.com/podcast).If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (http://cfhou.com/patreon).
