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Have you ever had one of those days where everything just clicks?You sit down to work.The ideas come.Time disappears.You...
07/14/2026

Have you ever had one of those days where everything just clicks?

You sit down to work.

The ideas come.

Time disappears.

You actually enjoy what you’re doing.

And then there are the days where you check your email 12 times, reorganize your desktop, wander into the kitchen for a snack, and wonder why you can’t seem to focus. 😅

I used to think those were just “unproductive” days.

But after talking with Laurie Smith, author of The Flow Habit, on the podcast this week, I’m seeing them differently.

She shared something I can’t stop thinking about:

“We’re all flow experts. We just need to remember how flow shows up for us.”

As business owners, we’re so focused on being productive (at least I am) that we forget to pay attention to what naturally gives us energy.

What if getting unstuck isn’t about pushing harder?

What if it’s about reconnecting with the things that bring you joy?

Maybe that’s gardening.

Maybe it’s doodling.

Maybe it’s organizing a space.

Maybe it’s knitting, baking, walking, or sitting outside with your morning coffee.

This week, I want to challenge you to spend just 5 minutes doing something that lights you up.

Not because it’s productive or because it’ll grow your business.

Simply because it brings you joy. ❤️

Then notice how you feel when you come back to your work.

✨ I’d love to know…what’s one activity that helps you lose track of time?

Tell me in the comments!

And if you want to hear my full conversation with Laurie Smith about The Flow Habit, it’s the newest episode of The Organized Coach Podcast. I think you’re going to love this one.
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07/14/2026

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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 You'll Learn:

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

Connect with Laurie Smith
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.
Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | The Flow Habit Book | Podcast |

If I had to start over and organize my entire home from scratch, I wouldn’t begin by buying bins.I wouldn’t head to the ...
07/09/2026

If I had to start over and organize my entire home from scratch, I wouldn’t begin by buying bins.

I wouldn’t head to the store for labels.

I wouldn’t even worry about which room to tackle first.

I’d start by asking myself a different question:

What kind of life do I want my home to support?

That question changes everything.

When you know where you’re going, it becomes much easier to decide what belongs in your home and what doesn’t.

Right now, I’m in a different season than I was ten years ago. My kids are grown and almost all out of the house. My priorities have changed.

I want my home to feel peaceful.

I want it to feel calm.

I want it to be easy to maintain.

I want to walk into every room and smile because the only things there are the things I love, use, and need.

I want to leave my children a legacy, not a house full of things they’ll someday have to sort through.

This vision guides every organizing decision I make.

So if you’ve been feeling stuck, don’t ask, “Where should I start?”

Instead, ask yourself:

✨ What season of life am I in?

✨ How do I want to feel when I walk into my home?

✨ What is causing me the most frustration every single day?

Your answers will point you toward your next organizing project.

One small, finished space will do more for your motivation than starting five rooms you’ll never complete.

Organization isn’t about creating a picture-perfect house.

It’s about creating a home that supports the life you want to live. The life you’re called to live.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing exactly how I would organize my home if I had to start completely from scratch after 18 years as a professional organizer.

Whether you’re overwhelmed by clutter, don’t know where to begin, or simply want a home that feels lighter and easier to live in, I think this episode will give you a fresh perspective.

I’d love to hear from you.

What is one word that describes how you want your home to feel in this season of life?

Mine lately is elevated. 💙

07/07/2026

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Book a consult with Tracy here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments
If I Had to Organize My Home From Scratch, Here's Exactly What I'd Do
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.

I bought a beautiful new cabinet for my office recently.It had doors. It looked clean. It matched my style. I was convin...
06/30/2026

I bought a beautiful new cabinet for my office recently.

It had doors. It looked clean. It matched my style. I was convinced it was going to solve all my office storage problems.

There was just one problem.

It didn’t have a drawer.

And apparently, I am a person who REALLY needs a drawer.

Pens, sticky notes, chargers, scissors, random office supplies... all the little things I grab throughout the day suddenly had nowhere to go.

Which was the perfect reminder of something I talked about this week on the podcast with professional organizer Lisa Griffith:

✨ Just because something looks organized doesn’t mean it functions well. ✨

We spend so much time trying to create Pinterest-worthy offices that we forget to ask the most important question:

👉 Does this space actually support the way I work?

In this week’s episode, Lisa and I talk about:

✔️ Why function always beats form
✔️ How to identify your natural organizing style
✔️ Why some people need things visible and others need them hidden
✔️ How to stop organizing for appearances
✔️ What makes an office truly productive

Because the goal isn’t to have a perfect office.

The goal is to have an office that works for YOU.

Tell me below: Are you an “everything hidden” person or an “if I can’t see it, it doesn’t exist” person? 😂

A few months ago, I started to redecorate a few rooms in my house.I was selling furniture, choosing artwork, declutterin...
06/23/2026

A few months ago, I started to redecorate a few rooms in my house.

I was selling furniture, choosing artwork, decluttering books, purchasing furniture, and trying to make a few rooms feel more finished.

What I didn’t expect was how much the process would teach me about myself.

As I created space in my home, I started creating space in other areas of my life too.

Space to think.

Space to dream.

Space to pray.

Space to notice what had been buried beneath the noise of everyday life.

I think many of us believe organizing is about getting rid of clutter or becoming more efficient.

It is.

But sometimes it’s also about discovering who you’re becoming.

Sometimes the greatest gift of organizing isn’t what leaves your life.

It’s what gets uncovered. ❤️❤️

Have you ever decluttered a space and realized the transformation was happening inside you, too?

I’d love to hear about it in the comments. ❤️

🎙️ Listen to my newest podcast episode, “What Happens When I Created Space,” at https://simplysquaredaway.com/174

06/23/2026

For all links and information, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/174
Book your consult call with Tracy at: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments
What if getting organized isn't really about the stuff?
In this personal episode, Tracy shares lessons she's learning as she redecorates her home, declutters books, creates more space, and navigates a season of asking bigger questions about life and purpose.
What started as a home project became something much deeper. Through slowing down, making intentional decisions, and creating space, Tracy discovered that organizing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and uncovering what's next.
In this episode, you'll learn:

Why organizing sometimes takes longer than you expected
How decluttering can reveal what matters most in your current season
The connection between physical clutter, mental clutter, and creativity
Why creating space can help you hear God's direction more clearly
How organizing can be about becoming, not just doing
The surprising lessons Tracy learned while redesigning her home

If you've ever felt like you're in a season of transition, wondering what's next, or feeling pulled toward something new but aren't quite sure what it is, this episode will encourage you to slow down and pay attention to what creating space might be revealing.
Because sometimes the greatest gift of organizing isn't what leaves your life.
It's what gets uncovered.

06/22/2026

Find all the links mentioned in this episode here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/175
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

You know what to do.You’ve made the plan.You’ve put it on your calendar.You’ve told yourself, “This week I’m finally goi...
06/16/2026

You know what to do.

You’ve made the plan.
You’ve put it on your calendar.
You’ve told yourself, “This week I’m finally going to get it done.”

And yet... you don’t.

If you’ve ever wondered why your actions don’t match your intentions, this week’s podcast episode is for you.

I sat down with Danielle McGeough to talk about what really keeps us stuck.

🤯 And it’s usually not laziness or a lack of motivation.

➡️ Sometimes we’re overwhelmed by decisions.
➡️ Sometimes we’re avoiding being a beginner.
➡️ Sometimes we’re waiting to feel confident before we take action.

Confidence usually comes after action, not before it.

One of my favorite takeaways from this conversation was this:

🔥Get curious! Instead of shaming yourself, develop a ritual. Danielle is an expert at this.

Then ask yourself, “What’s the smallest next step?”

Not the whole project.
Not the perfect plan.
Just the next step.

Small actions build momentum.
Momentum builds confidence.

If you’ve been feeling stuck lately, I think you’ll find yourself somewhere in this conversation.

🎧 Listen to “Feeling Stuck? How Rituals Close the Gap Between Intention and Action with Danielle McGeough” at the link in my bio - https://simplysquaredaway.com/173

Tell me in the comments: What’s one thing you’ve been putting off lately?

06/16/2026

Find Danielle's links and more here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/173
Book a consult call with Tracy here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments
Have you ever ended the day wondering why you didn't do the thing you fully intended to do?
You had a plan. You knew what needed to happen. Maybe it was hiring support, finishing a project, creating content, or finally making a decision you've been putting off. But somehow, your actions didn't align with your intentions.
If that sounds familiar, you're going to love this conversation.
Today I'm joined by Danielle McGeough, coach, professor, and creator of the Stuck Assessment. Danielle helps people uncover what's really keeping them stuck and teaches simple rituals that help them move forward.
In this episode, we dig into the hidden reasons we struggle to take action, even when we genuinely want to. We talk about the stories we tell ourselves, the habits that keep us looping in the same patterns, why high achievers often struggle when they're beginners again, and how small rituals can help us build trust with ourselves and finally move forward.
If you've been feeling frustrated because you know what to do but can't seem to get yourself to do it, this conversation will help you identify what's really going on and give you practical ways to start making progress.
What You'll Learn:

Why intentions and actions often don't match
The different types of "stuck" and how to identify yours
How self-sabotage can show up in your business
Why high achievers struggle when they don't immediately know what they're doing
The role perfectionism plays in keeping you stuck
Why rebuilding trust with yourself matters
Simple rituals that help bridge the gap between intention and action
How greater self-awareness makes taking action easier
Practical ways to start moving forward when you feel stuck

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