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Published: March 27, 2018, 4 a.m.

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Laurie Palau presents an insightful approach to organizing with an emphasis on the emotional aspects of clutter along with her practical tips for managing the things in your home.

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Is your home a hot mess?
\\nIf the answer is yes you\\u2019re going to enjoy today\\u2019s guest organizer Laurie Palau of Simply B Organized in Pennsylvania.

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Laurie is a speaker, author, and host of the podcast, This Organized Life, where listeners get a glimpse into her not-so-perfect world as a wife, mom and professional organizer. Her book, HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is a must-read for anyone looking to streamline clutter from their life.

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With over nine years of organizing under her belt, Laurie is another industry veteran here to share her unique perspective on getting organized along with road tested practical tips.

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Now, we want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click \\u201cAsk Spark Joy\\u201d to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week\\u2019s show.

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In this episode, you\\u2019ll enjoy:

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-How Laurie found her true calling as a home organizer when she identified that organizational principles were part of the solution to feeling anxious and overwhelmed in the home.

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-Laurie discusses the 3 types of clutter that she finds with her clients:
\\nPhysical, emotional, and calendar clutter

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-Learn about ArtKive, Laurie\\u2019s recommended app that will help you organize your kid\\u2019s artwork online:
\\nArtKive

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-Your dominant clutter source and how it impacts your home organization.

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-Organizing diagnostics: reviewing your current clutter situation.

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-Learn about the ESP Method: Empty, Sort and Purge.

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-The Four Purge Piles: Donate, Reuse, Recycle, Discard.

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-How Laurie defines the cost of clutter.

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Gems:

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\\u201cClutter doesn\\u2019t just have to be the physical stuff. It can be the burn out. How you end up snapping at your kids or spouse because you are just spread too thin.\\u201d

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\\u201cHow much time and money do we waste buying things we already have that we can\\u2019t find?\\u201d

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"Most people if given the choice would rather live in an organized space."

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"I\\u2019ve relocated kitchen items outside of the kitchen.\\u201d

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\\u201cThe average US citizen wastes an hour a day looking for lost or misplaced items."

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Favorite Tidying Tip:
\\nOpen the mail every day and make a decision.
\\nMail should fall into three categories:
\\nAction, Reference, Recycle

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What sparks joy for Laurie:
\\nLaurie covets her quiet time in the morning!

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Parting words of wisdom:
\\nStart small. Just wanting to make a change is a huge hurdle that you\\u2019ve already accomplished.

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To connect with Laurie you can find her at www.simplyborganized.com

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Listen to her podcast:
\\nThis Organized Life Podcast

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Simply B Organized on FaceBook
\\nSimply B Organized on Instagram
\\nSimply B Organized on Twitter

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You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
\\nYou can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Special Guest: Laurie Palau.

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