Clutter isn’t just about messy closets or overstuffed drawers—it impacts our time, energy, emotions, and even our spiritual well-being. In this episode, I’m joined by professional organizer and author Robyn Reynolds, who shares wisdom from her book What Is Your Clutter Costing You? and offers practical strategies for breaking free from the stress clutter creates.

We dive into:

• How clutter fuels a stress cycle that steals our time and focus


• The connection between physical clutter, mental clutter, and productivity


• Why clutter leaves us feeling drained—and how to reclaim our energy


• The concept of “residential productivity” and how mental clutter disrupts home management


• Practical steps for starting and finishing a decluttering project without overwhelm


• The metaphysical and spiritual significance of clutter, and how decluttering can become a form of self-care

Robyn Reynolds, CPO®, was destined to organize—long before she even knew it could be a career. What began as a passion for tidying up her own spaces "just for fun" eventually evolved into Organize2Harmonize, a thriving professional organizing business . Today, Robyn is a Certified Professional Organizer, published author, and sought-after expert in the organizing world. Whether she’s working with celebrities or families, Robyn brings a mix of professionalism, heart, and harmony to every project.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Robyn on her website and Instagram

Pre-order her book What is Your Clutter Costing You? here

If you want to enjoy the free workbook, e-mail your proof of purchase to the publisher at marketing@mangopublishinggroup.com and they will send it to you!

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Related Episodes:

Episode 7: Stop Wasting Time Looking for Stuff in Your Home! Follow This Simple Rule Instead

Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing From You? The 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom

Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

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