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What if the reason you feel stuck isn't that you're lazy, unmotivated, or doing something wrong? What if you're simply out of flow?

This episode feels especially meaningful to me because Laurie Smith was last on the podcast back in Episode 105, when she was in the middle of writing the book we're talking about today. We worked together while she was writing, organizing her ideas, and creating space for this project to come to life. And now? She's back with her finished book, The Flow Habit.

Laurie has spent years studying, teaching, and experimenting with flow through her coaching, research, and her popular 28-Day Flow Challenges. In this conversation, we explore what flow actually is, why so many of us feel disconnected from it, and how finding your unique "flow formula" can help you experience more focus, creativity, joy, and momentum in your business and life.

We also dive into something I found fascinating: how understanding your own flow can actually help you get organized, stay motivated, and make even the tasks you normally avoid feel more manageable.

If you've ever thought, "That sounds great, but I'm just not someone who experiences flow," this episode might change your mind.

• What "flow" really means and why it's about much more than "going with the flow"
• How to identify your own unique formula for experiencing flow
• Why childhood memories can provide clues to your natural strengths and purpose
• The surprising connection between flow and organization
• How to use "flow motivators" to tackle tasks you normally avoid
• The four-step FEEL framework Laurie teaches to help create more flow in everyday life
• Why trying too hard to get into flow often prevents it
• How tiny moments of joy can create powerful shifts in your business and personal life
• Practical ways to make organizing feel easier, more meaningful, and even fun
• Why reconnecting with your own joy may be one of the most productive things you can do

Laurie Smith is an inspirational author, professional speaker, podcast host, and coach, and has worked in the fields of creativity and personal growth for more than 20 years. She is on a mission to spread the word about the transformational power of everyday flow, those experiences we have when we are so absorbed by what we are doing that we lose track of time. Laurie is the author of several books, including The Flow Habit, which was recently published by Hay House, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Since 2020, hundreds of people around the world have participated in Laurie’s free 28-Day Flow Challenge. Laurie is passionate about how flow can help us access our creative spark, uplift others, and help us make our dreams come true.

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After helping people organize their homes for more than 18 years, I've learned that organizing isn't really about containers, labels, or finding the "perfect" place to start.

If I woke up tomorrow and my entire house was completely disorganized, I wouldn't begin by buying bins or heading to the Container Store.

I'd start somewhere completely different.

In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact process I would use to organize my home from scratch today, including:

• Why I wouldn't start with organizing at all
• How to decide what matters most in your current season of life
• The three questions I always ask when choosing where to begin
• Why success creates momentum
• What to expect when organizing temporarily makes your house look worse
• Why completing one space at a time builds confidence
• How to use the SPACE organizing method in every room
• Why organizing is a skill, not a personality trait
• How to treat each organizing project like a project manager
• The role accountability plays in finally following through

If you've ever wondered where to start organizing your home or why you struggle to stay organized, this episode will help you create a home that supports the life you actually want to live.

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Is your office helping you get work done... or making everything harder?

When someone recently asked me if I had an episode specifically about organizing an office, I realized I had talked about pieces of it over the years, but never dedicated an entire episode to the topic. So I invited professional organizer Lisa Griffith to join me for a conversation about what actually matters when it comes to creating an organized workspace.

Lisa and I go way back to our early coaching days, and she brings such a refreshing perspective to organization. Instead of focusing on perfectly styled desks and Pinterest-worthy office setups, she challenges us to think about something much more important: Does your office support the way you actually work?

If you've ever felt guilty because your workspace doesn't look perfect, or you've spent time organizing only to find yourself right back in the same place, this episode will help you rethink what organization really means.

We talk about why function always comes before appearance, how to identify your natural work style, and why creating systems that fit you is far more important than creating a picture-perfect office.

What You'll Learn:

• Why Pinterest-perfect offices often create unrealistic expectations
• The difference between organizing for appearance and organizing for function
• The one question you should ask before organizing any space
• How to identify the work style that fits you best
• Why some people need things visible and others need them hidden
• Why more organizing isn't always the answer
• Practical ways to create an office that supports your productivity