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Inspiring Calm
Author: Louise Hopkin
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Hi I'm Louise and I'm the creator of the 3 Step Clutter-free Home Method that is different from what you have seen before. I help with the thought process behind the reason we collect clutter and that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to decluttering and organizing. Diving a little deeper into these ideas will help you stop collecting clutter permanently!
Take my 2 minute quiz to Discover Your Clutter Cure https://www.thespacereclaimers.ca/quiz
Take my 2 minute quiz to Discover Your Clutter Cure https://www.thespacereclaimers.ca/quiz
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A body at rest tends to stay at rest...are you feeling like it's so hard to get back into routines that you were previously doing before the pandemic? Or even staring a new routing like fitness, healthy eating is hard to commit to?
Join me as I chat with Gretchen Larsen how to get back into motion, to start creating these new routines that we want and how to stick with them.
Quotes worth noting:
Little cracks of light in the darkness
A body at rest tends to stay at rest
How to get in touch with Gretchen:
Website: Gretchen Larsen you can find Gretchen's Fantastically Better program here
Facebook - Gretchen Larsen Coaching
Take the Discover Your Clutter Cure quiz
Join me in this chat with Mary Michelle about how to get your style handled and why this keeps you organized in your closet and still looking fab!
Website: https://shopstylefinder.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/stylebymarymichele/ and https://www.instagram.com/shopstylefinder/
How to Find Your Signature Style Course: https://findyoursignaturestyle.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/style-by-mary-michele/id1560924181
here is a link to grab a copy of the first chapter for free: https://wearcolorwithconfidence.com/
Come join me in an amazing community of women in Clutter-free Biz Cafe where we talk about all things to help us create more space, energy and flow in our lives and business
As a regular columnist for Best Holistic Life Magazine, Dr. LuLu continues to be a leading voice in the health and wellness industry, providing valuable insights and practical tips for readers to achieve their health goals. With Dr. LuLu by your side, you can unlock your body's potential and live your best life
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlulushimek/
Dr. LuLu's Ultimate Wellness Guide: Unlocking the Secrets to a Stress-Free Life
Come join the Facebook group Clutter-Free Biz Group where we share ideas, and strategies on how to create more space, energy and in your home and business
My guest expert today is Karah Gonstead, and she loves creating an inspired life for entrepreneurship or for mothers. What we're talking about in this chat is how to declutter the daily boring tasks and the stress of entrepreneurship and motherhood.
So all your entrepreneurs, all your mums out there, you know what we're talking about. And what she talks about is so so good because her and I very much connected that she likes to think about what our strengths are, to figure out what brings us joy and what we're naturally good at. And that's the same thing I talk about when we're decluttering.
Instead of doing the shoulds, and looking at all that social media, what we think we should be doing, let's do what works for us. Right? Let's just ignore what everything else is happening on social media. Let's take a look at us. And then as Karah says, what really truly makes us happy.
So asking for help. And that's a big thing. So we talk about outsourcing and asking for help can be so difficult for a lot of us. So Kara gives us some really good steps for that. And then what she talks about is doing the things that we love and what really fills our cup.
Right? I love that. And the really neat thing she talks about is that it allows us to shine and show up the best version of ourselves. So the way she put it was declutter and shine so so so good. This episode is going to help you with some steps on how to do that and some strategies.
And then recognizing the pressure we put on ourselves and how do we get that spark moment and how do we make those decisions between doing those boring daily tasks. Karah sharesher experience, which is really interesting about doing the dishes at nighttime, which was quite I really love that part because I talk about it's great to do the dishes at the end of the night, but she has this different spin on it.
We chat about how we have to make the decision and figure out what we're comfortable with, what can we let go, and what we feel is really beneficial for us because she talks about how she was getting resentful of doing the evening tasks, which no longer created the space and structure for her that she felt good about. So really, really interesting and, you know, making that choice of making, you know, she needs a window of alone time. Like, all of us.
And we kind of have a joke about so what happens when she didn't do the dishes. Well, the house didn't fall down, so that's good. But how do you feel about it and what works for us? So focus on what works for us with that feel fulfilled in really healthy ways and give ourselves all the grace in the world.
Really love this episode. I know you're going to get so much out of it.
Instagram for Karah @intentionalgrowthnow
Check out the So Much More than Mom group
This is a look into my very personal money story that I am nervous but also excited to share with you as I want to help other women who may struggle with the same money story.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahfryer/
Website: https://deborahfryer.com/
Take my 1-minute quiz Discover Your Clutter Cure and gain access to personalized strategies and ideas on how to get started with your clutter!
You'll be amazed to discover how much our emotional baggage affects the process of our aging journey!
In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with guest expert Michele Magnar. With years of experience as a family caregiver, Michele has become skilled at assisting others.
In this episode, we delve into the topic of emotional clutter and how it can impact our lives as we age. Michele draws upon her years of experience as a family caregiver to provide valuable insights for sparking initiatives and navigating conversations in addressing clutter.
Join us to find out how you can make a difference in your own life or in the life of someone close to you!
@Michele Magner or @Inspired Caring on FB, Insta, LinkedIn
If you would like to reach Michele or follow along you can find her at:
Instagram: Inspiredcaring https://www.instagram.com/inspiredcaring/
Podcast: Inspired Caring https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/inspired-caring/id1531821472
or if you would like to find out how you can work with Michele's head to her website Michele Magner https://michelemagner.com/
Take my quiz to Discover Your Clutter Cure http://www.thespacereclaimers.ca/quiz and you will get access to your results AND my free workshop - Clutter Be Gone! 3 Secrets to Decoding Why Your Clutter Creeps in and How to Stop it!
or follow me on
Instagram:@ thespacereclaimers https://www.instagram.com/thespacereclaimers/
Aside from clutter attachments have you ever experienced climate anxiety?
Katharina Helman, a life coach and climate change coach joined me on this podcast episode to give light on climate-change-related topics.
Listen as she highlights steps to take that will effectively promote sustainable living habits that make a significant positive impact on one's personal footprint!
We have a detailed conversation as my specialty - decluttering, and her strategies for managing our carbon footprint and climate change anxiety go seamlessly together!
You can find Katharina:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katharinahellmanncoaching/
Website: www.katharinahellmann.com
Free Masterclass: www.katharinahellmann.com/masterclass
"The Sustainable Living Society" that will be launching for the very first time ever in Q1 of 2023 - waitlist signup: www.sustainablelivingsociety.com
If you would like to take my Discover Your Clutter Cure Quiz: https://decodeyourclutter.com/cluttercurequiz
Join me as I talk about how we think of our clutter, and how taking a new spin on it will help us avoid being weighed down by it.
It’s time to change how we think of our clutter!
If you are ready to create a consistent clutter-free home and curious about my new 8-week decluttering and organizing program join the waitlist and you will be the first to know about my special price and bonuses!
Join the VIP waitlist for Reclaim Your Home here: https://decodeyourclutter.com/ryhwaitlist
In light of January is Get Organized Month, Louise will be sharing 6 strategies for creating more time in your life.
1. Turn off notifications
2. Say no
3. Simplify your wardrobe
4. Establish routines
5. Minimize
6. Stop multitasking
Tune in as she delves into the significance of being organized in everyday life!
Would you like to discover your clutter cure? Take my fun, 2-minute quiz to learn yours and get my strategies on how to clear your clutter! QUIZ.
For this new year, 2023, we have Debbi Sluys, founder of Dare to Declare, to help us go out and create the best version of ourselves with vision boards.
In this episode, Debbi shares how getting clear on what she wanted helped her have the freedom of time and money.
Let's go out and create the best version of ourselves and let's get Debbie to help us do this
Social Media for Debbi:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbi-sluys-daretodeclare/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbisluys/
Website: https://debbisluys.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dare2DeclareWithDebbiSluys
Debbi's special offer Online Vision Board Course & Vision Board Magazine for only $38 USD grab yours today here
Take the DISCOVER YOUR CLUTTER CURE QUIZ - https://www.thespacereclaimers.ca/
What are you looking to create for 2023?
It could be to start a new business....change career....health goals it all starts with clearing the clutter and doing this strategically so it lasts!
Don’t make a new years resolution, make it a theme to get healthier or clear the clutter
2023 is the year to create more simplicity, ease and flow in your life, prioritize things that you love and bring you joy
Action step to take today: grab a journal and take some time to write down the answer to this question - what do you want to happen in 2023? Do you want to create that space and energy...
A second action item is to declutter your schedule and create boundaries.
If you have a business or looking to start one in 2023 reach out to me and find out how we can work together to get your home cleared of clutter and energetically set up for your business.
If you want to connect send me an email at info@thespacereclaimers.ca or message via Instagram @thespacereclaimers
Remember to take my quiz to Discover Your Clutter Cure here!
See you next year :)
Are you struggling to fall or stay asleep?
I know I do! Join Janet Whalen and me as she shares how she helps high-achieving women reclaim a full night's sleep.
We talk about decision fatigue, that feeling of doom when you wake in the middle of the night and how to calm the brain. I love Janet's approach as she talks about how we can dramatize waking up in the middle of the night and it causes us to stay awake.
Listen to the end as she shares one of her top tips on how to gain back that most precious thing sleep!
If you would like to connect with Janet you can find her here:
Instagram:
Website:
Freebie: Calm Your Racing Mind at Bedtime
Decode Your Clutter Quiz
It's time to Decode Your Clutter by discovering the reason why you are collecting and holding onto clutter.
Book your Decode Your Clutter Call here
We talk about:
We spend 90,000 hours of our life working and some spend 30,000 of those hours in a job we don't like
Burn out or bore out
Being in a career that is not aligned with our values or we are not happy in can show up in our health
How to get organized while job searching
Soft Landing Job
About Emmy:
Emmy is a career coach and minimalist with a love of travel and adventure. She doesn't like to see valuable time and energy go to waste, which includes people spending months or years in a role or organisation that’s not right for them.
That’s why she is SO passionate about helping mid-career professionals just like you unlock what’s next in their career to truly enjoy and connect with the value they add. Emmy also loves working with organisations to help train and support their team members to grow and align their career path.
Emmy is a certified coach who has worked with people in transition between career changes, countries or challenging life situations since 2013.
She has enjoyed a varied career of different roles herself across corporate, start-ups and not-for-profit and knows first-hand how rewarding it is when you find the place that’s right for you.
Quotes:
"Green & growing or ripe & rotting"
"Curate a life that is more aligned to your values"
Resources Emmy mentions in the episode:
Free values exercise: https://drdemartini.com/values/
Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/3cfKPRZ
My website: https://www.thebridgecoaching.com.au/
Emmy Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmy-petersson-career-coach/
Company Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bridge-coaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebridgecoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebridgecoaching/
If you are enjoying the Inspiring Calm episodes we would be grateful if you could take 2-minutes to leave a review so we can reach more listeners so they to can create a calm life! You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/inspiring-calm/id1514640707
I could give you tips and tricks, but here's’ what I really know, I know that if we don't unpack that deeper reason for why the clutter is showing up it is very hard to maintain a clutter-free home.
In this episode I am sharing with you the "missed first step" when it comes to finally letting go of clutter and creating that organized life you want.
I chat about the four areas of the home that are commonly cluttered and what this really means to be collecting stuff and what the story is behind these areas.
If you are enjoying Inspiring Calm podcast I would love for you to leave a quick review to help others find this valuable resource.
Join me in my Facebook group Clutter-Free Cafe
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People often think that maintaining good health means sacrificing a lot of things. But healthy doesn’t need to be hard. Through simple planning and organization, you can achieve a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
One example is Meal Planning. Maintaining a healthy diet is easy when you are able to plan your meals ahead. You’re not only saving time, but you’re also saving your money, energy, and health!
Let’s say you weren’t able to plan your meals for the week. So when lunchtime and dinner come, you likely won’t have much time and energy to prepare. You then succumb to ordering unhealthy, costly food outside. That one day of being unprepared leads to days and weeks of having uncontrolled food habits.
Can’t do meal planning?
But meal planning doesn’t always work for everyone who’s always busy during the weekends. We get it. It’s not a perfect world. So what are other options?
Plan B: Have freezer-ready meals that you can quickly defrost. This saves you time, money, and health from ordering food online. So the next time you make a meal that’s freezable, make it double. Think of different meals that you can have freezer-ready.
Tip: Look at the ingredients of those frozen food brands. If you can, avoid processed, toxic foods even if they are ‘salads.’
Plan C: Have a list of go-to meals that are quick and whose ingredients are always available at home. Like having a bag of shrimp in the freezer. In addition, have those few items that you could eat anytime at home (ex: a can of beans.)
Plan D: Always have that food in your fridge that everyone loves. Moms always face the struggle of feeding their kids. But forcing them is counterproductive. The environment you’re creating around their mealtime is beneficial for their body image and relationship with food— more than their skipping of a meal a few times. It’s important to create a good, happy eating environment more than what they’re eating.
“Organization translates well into health.” – Lety Algeri
There’s a ton of ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle through organization. Because the solution is always to make it simple. You easily give up on things when you start over-complicating things!
To get in touch with Lety:
Website: www.letyalgeriacoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lety_algeri/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/786334272220777
If you are finding value and enjoying the podcast I would love for you to take 2mins to leave a review. This will help others who are looking to create a calm life find my pocast!
It can be really hard to let go of our kids stuff as everything has a memory or a milestone attached to it. So how do we make that tough choice of what to let go and what to keep. Listen to this episode as I go through my process and how I deal with my kid's stuff and my through process behind it.
Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this - make sure to comment or leave a review so we can share our message with so many more
If you would like to check out my Reclaim Your Space Program
The wonders of meal planning
It may sound overdramatic, but meal planning and prepping can literally change your life.
It is especially recommended for someone with anxiety or are experiencing “Sunday scaries” or having anxieties on Sunday. Because it helps feel more organized or ‘in control’ of what’s coming ahead even if it’s just your meals. (See also: how to address brain clutter.) But beyond that, meal planning has so many benefits.
For one, it could help you maintain the diet you prefer to live with depending on your preferred lifestyle.
Second, meal planning helps you hone one of your important life’s skills: cooking.
When you have your ingredients ready and you also avoid take outs, you get to learn and experiment on your cooking! Third, you could save a lot of money from unnecessary food orders or impulsive purchases. You could keep track and stick to your food budget too!
Listen to the episode to know more about meal planning:
Instagram: @mealplanaddict
Meal Plan Collective App: www.mealplancollective.com be sure to use coupon code: spacereclaimers25 to receive your 25% off on a 1-year subscription.
Join Tiffany and me as we chat all about how to get your marriage back on track. If things are feeling a little rocky and you are struggling with communicating how your feeling then you need to listen to this episode.Tiffany shares her 5 Steps that will open the doors of a happier marriage. How to get more goodness from Tiffany https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterafterbaby1/?ref=share If you would like to book a call with Tiffany and chat about how you can work with her here is the link https://calendly.com/tiffanytuttlecoaching/letschat
This is such a fun episode about how to create a wardrobe you love! Lara talks about how she came to create her program Wardrobe Edit and loves to help women discover their style, colors and curate a wardrobe they will love! This is not like a capsule wardrobe as their is no number limits BUT because you are more aware of your style and colors you naturally flow to a wardrobe with less! AND Lara talks about selling clothes - which I know is hard for a lot of us but I love Lara's spin on it and how you can sell, get money and then buy more clothes that you love!
How to find Lara:
Wardrobe Edit Facebook Group
Lara’s Masterclass
Enjoy and if you are enjoying the Inspiring Calm Podcast I would love it if you were to write a review to help us reach more like-minded people!