Do you ever sit down to work… and suddenly find yourself tidying the kitchen instead?
Or waste half an hour shuffling through papers, even though you know the real project waiting for you is more important?

You’re not alone. Clutter distractions, procrasticleaning, and the invisible mental load are stealing your focus. They drain your energy, slow your productivity, and leave you feeling guilty at the end of the day.

But here’s the truth: it’s not about working harder. It’s about creating intentional systems that support you — in your home, in your work, and with your family. When you learn how to declutter your space and your mind, you free up the capacity to focus on what really matters.

This episode is a little different. I’m sharing a recent conversation I had as a guest on Anne Rajoo’s podcast, Productivity Sweet Spot. Anne and I talked all about:

• Why clutter impacts productivity (and why some people feel it more than others)
• The hidden link between procrasticleaning and avoiding hard tasks
• Simple declutter strategies and home organization systems that make it easier to focus
• How to use KonMari-inspired routines to overcome overwhelm and keep family life running smoothly

You don’t need a minimalist home or endless willpower to get organized. You just need realistic, intentional systems that actually work for you.

Ready to break free from clutter distractions and reclaim your focus? Listen now.

Links mentioned in the show:

• Anne Rajoo’s podcast: Productivity Sweet Spot

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Do you ever look around your house and think—why can’t I just get it together?
You’ve decluttered before. You’ve read the books. Maybe you even tried KonMari.
But no matter how much you want a tidy home… it just doesn’t stick.

Is it you? Or is it the system?
Let me be real with you—motivation is not the answer.
Not when you’re juggling ADHD, kids, clutter, and a never-ending to-do list.

In this episode, I’m sharing exactly why motivation fails—and what actually works instead.
No fluff. No shame. Just simple, intentional declutter strategies that hold up even on your messiest, most overwhelming days.

We’ll talk about:
• Why your brain isn’t broken (even if you feel like it is)
• How to build systems that support your real life—not someone else’s version of “organization”
• The small shifts that make a big difference when you’re trying to stay on top of clutter, mess, and chaos with a family

If you’ve been stuck in the loop of starting and stopping…
If you keep waiting to feel “ready” before decluttering again…
Or if you’re craving a home that feels calmer—but don’t know where to start—
This is the episode you need.

Let’s ditch the guilt. Let’s drop the shame.
Let’s build something that actually works.

Mentioned in this episode:
➡️ 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart Guide – FREE download

I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here.

Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com
Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor
Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

Grab Your Free 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart Guide

Back-to-school season sounds like a fresh start… but why does it feel like complete chaos?
Lunchboxes. Lost shoes. Meltdowns by 8am.
You spent time organizing, tidying, setting up systems—but it’s already teetering on the edge.

What if it didn’t have to fall apart by week two?
What if your routines were actually built for real life—your family, your home, your energy?

In this episode, I’m sharing what most people get wrong about back-to-school organization—and what to do instead.
This isn’t about Pinterest-perfect routines. It’s about practical, flexible, intentional systems that work even when mornings are messy and your kid refuses to brush their teeth.

You’ll learn why involving your kids is the secret to creating routines that stick—and why trying to force a plan they didn’t help shape is setting you up for struggle.
This approach is gentle, smart, and built around overcoming overwhelm, not adding to it.

If you’ve tried chore charts, laminated schedules, or complicated hacks before—and they’ve all ended up buried under the clutter—this one’s for you.

We’re talking about real family routines that support your mental load, lighten the emotional chaos, and give everyone (including you) a calmer start.

This is your back-to-school reset. It’s rooted in the KonMari mindset, aligned with what matters most, and designed to support your next season of home organization and clarity.

Ready for a smoother September? Let’s get into it.

📌 Mentioned in this episode:
– Episode 116: Getting organized so going back to school is a breeze (in 5 easy steps!)
– Episode 64: Back to school time! 3 organizational strategies for saving your back to school sanity!
– Free 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart Guide

I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here.

Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com
Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor
Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer