The Miss Organized Show
Struggling with clutter is a universal challenge! Many of us find it daunting to dive into the mess and tackle those items we've been avoiding. The chaos can make your home feel cramped and take a toll on your mental well-being. But don’t worry, organizing isn't just about a quick tidy-up; it’s about understanding the root causes of disorganization to create lasting change!
Join me, your host Tracy Paye, as I reveal my tried-and-true tips and tricks to get—and stay—organized. Let's uncover the reasons behind the clutter and transform your space and mind together!
The Miss Organized Show
Get Organized For Your Kids
As a professional organizer, people always ask me why I do this work. Considering I often work in cluttered, dirty and chaotic conditions with people who are stressed out, depressed and overwhelmed I sometimes ask myself the same question.
But then I have a rewarding experience with a kid and I’m reminded why I do what I do. It’s for the kids.
I’ve seen, firsthand, the negative impact clutter and uncleanliness have on kids. For some kids, like those with autism, even a small amount of disorder can be disruptive in their lives.
Besides affecting their self-esteem and sense of security, they often have anxiety, sleep issues, unbalanced energy and struggle in school. But in order to help the kids, I know I have to help the parents first.
Parents are the role models that show their kids how to keep a home, how to think and feel about stuff and the value placed on things. They learned from their parents how to do the same.
Even conversations about things can have a long-lasting psychological impact. Telling your kids grandma will be mad if they got rid of something can cause them to feel guilty about letting things go. Guilt often leads to clutter and indecision.
When a parent finally decides to reach out for organizing help, it’s usually because they realized the damage their home conditions are having on their kids. Often, they tell me how they grew up in clutter and don’t want to make their kids suffer like they did.
Working with families are my favorite projects. Watching the transformation in their kids when their homes, especially their bedrooms, get organized inspires me every time.
If the kids are present, even better. They love helping and learning how to organize. A five-year-old little girl who was separating paper clips for me cried out when being put to bed, “But, I don’t want to go to bed, I want to stay up and organize with Tracy.” That’s why I do what I do.
With that being said, check out my blog with tips and tricks to organize kid spaces.
Thank you for listening to the Miss Organized show. If you would like to learn more about how I can help you clear your mess to relieve your stress, visit my website at missorganized.com. You can also find me on Facebook and Instagram. And if you want to take a deeper look at the whys of clutter and the hows of organizing, check out my book on Amazon If Clutter Could Talk The Stories It Would Tell.