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Today I'm sharing the biggest lie that we all have somehow come to believe about our long lists, and once we uncover that lie, I promise your lists will get shorter, and you'll actually get them DONE. The lie is this: A long list = "I get more things done." And before you say, "that's true!" I want to show you another way to think about it that I believe will change the way you work and reduce the...

We help people to get organized here at LearnDoBecome, but we often hear things like this, "I was doing so well, and then 'life' got in the way!" I completely understand–I go through setbacks and frustrations a lot because I'm a human, too! The whole point of creating systems and getting organized is so when something unexpected DOES come up, you can quickly adjust and take a pause, but you won't...

Would you love to go to sleep with a calm mind, instead of a whirlwind of thoughts? I used to struggle with that all the time, but after learning a few simple strategies, I can finally turn my brain OFF, and I can't wait to show you how! For Show Notes, please visit https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode262 Join us for our Free training, "How to Finally Stop Drowning in Piles": https://learndobecome.co...

How would you like to have 4 simple criteria to help you know how to get the most important things done? The tasks on our to-do lists are all "important," and they're essential to keep our families, homes, and jobs going, but it often feels like our list keeps getting longer and longer and longer. In today's podcast, I'm sharing the exact process I use so that none of these tasks are procrastinate...

Want to learn how to adapt personal and family routines--even when life is unpredictable? This week's episode shares some very practical strategies to give you the support you need--like distinguishing essential tasks from optional ones, creating protected time for catch-up, and involving family members in the work that needs to be done. Join us as we reclaim control over what otherwise might be d...

Looking to have a stress-free holiday season? This podcast is all about the free LearnDoBecome Holiday Workshop, where we share our favorite tips and tricks for reducing the holiday overwhelm. Let's make this the most enjoyable holiday season ever! Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode259 LearnDoBecome Holiday Workshop https://LearnDoBecome.com/holiday Join us for our holida...

I used to give up whenever I made something that wasn't "perfect," but over the years--and especially with the encouragement from this amazing LearnDoBecome community, I've learned that the joy of organization isn't perfection. It's the opportunity to CREATE. Here are four ideas to help unlock your creativity, as well! Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode258 Join us for our...

Do you leave things on flat surfaces because you're afraid you'll forget to deal with them if they're put away somewhere? Join us today as we discuss a few habit changes that will leave your spaces calm and clear--without the worry! Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode257 Join us for our Free training, "How to Finally Stop Drowning in Piles": https://learndobecome.com/aff/?...

Learning new organizing skills can give us a huge boost, but it can also cause overwhelm if we learn a lot, but never implement those new ideas. Today I'm featuring three great YouTube videos by professional organizers--and sharing how you can actually implement what they teach! (And you can apply these skills to other areas of your life, as well!) Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome....

If it were SIMPLE to transform chaos into order, would you do it? What if you could build a system that would make that transformation FOR you? Today I'm sharing exactly how I built mine and giving specific examples of how it works! Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode255 Join us for our Free training, "How to Finally Stop Drowning in Piles": https://learndobecome.com/aff/?...

Ready to discover how STEP principles and the power of community has been transformational for teachers across the world? In today's podcast, I'm sharing several great ideas, success stories, and practical tips from educators who have created balance and organization with their Command Centrals. STEP Momentum is starting on August 28th, 2024! Ready to set up your own Command Central with accountab...

In today's podcast, I (Alia) share my favorite way to establish and maintain new routines amidst life changes--sharing insights following a big move and my husband starting medical school. I'm sharing our step-by-step process for creating effective routines, our daily calendar structure, and the apartment reset routine that keeps things feeling organized and functional. Enjoy! STEP Momentum is sta...

How are we supposed to handle all the "stuff" that comes into our lives each day? The emails, papers, messages, phone calls, new ideas, and physical things can seem endless, but with a STEP Command Central, everything has a place and you can trust that each of these items will be safe until they're needed again! Join me today as I do my end-of-the-day processing and give each of these items a home...

I've been reading the book  Flourish  by Martin Seligman, and the ideas about positive psychology that I've already put into practice have truly made a difference. If you want to feel closer to the people in your life--and do things that will lift your own mood, as well, don't miss this episode! Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode251 Join us for our Free training, "How to...

There are a lot of things we can do to impact our financial life, but one of the most powerful (but overlooked) methods is to get organized. Today I'm sharing 5 ways that getting organized can help us to be more financially stable. Come listen--and share your suggestions, as well! Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode250 Join us for our Free training, "How to Finally Stop Dr...

As humans, we love customizing things--stickers, license plates, and so much more. But do we know how powerful it can be to customize the way we organize? Today we're talking about the Context-Based Next Actions List--and how you can create specific contexts that work for your unique life! Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode249 Join us for our Free training, "How to Finall...

Do you ever try to estimate how long your tasks and projects will take, only to feel frustrated at the end of the day because everything took way longer than you thought? Today we're sharing some principles that will help--along with specific examples that will hopefully inspire you to move forward on the things in your life that matter most! Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Ep...

I received a beautiful letter from a mother who asked me how to pursue her personal purpose while also strengthening her family. And whatever your background or current family situation, if you would love to experience a personal transformation, today I'm sharing what I did for my personal "Butterfly Project" and offering some ideas for how you could create your own! Show Notes are at https://Lear...

We all know what it's like to start a project and think it's manageable--but then it grows and grows and becomes SO much more than we expected. What do we do at that point? How do we move forward and get things done when we don't have the bandwidth to do all that is required? Join us in today's episode! Show Notes are at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode246 Join us for our Free training, "How to F...

Earlier this month, we announced our new, 60-day free trial of the ARISE membership! And as a special bonus--for every active ARISEr in the month of July, LearnDoBecome is donating the monthly membership payment (or its equivalent, if you are part of a free 60-day ARISE trial) to Village Impact to help them to build and sustain schools for children in Kenya. It's a win-win! (2 free months in the m...

Over the past year, I've been changing my brain and reducing my anxiety, and there have been several specific things that have made SUCH a difference. I'm sharing them today on the podcast! Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode245 Join us for our Free training, "How to Finally Stop Drowning in Piles": https://learndobecome.com/aff/?p=Ldbyt&w=organize Get Your Free LearnDoBec...

Do you ever feel like you end up with a long lists of tasks that aren't related to projects, don't have a deadline, can't be done in two minutes or less, and end up sitting around forever--piling higher and higher and higher? Come listen to this week's episode where we share four different solutions for these kinds of things.  :) Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode244 Join...

If you feel like time to rest, replenish, and simply enjoy your relationships is "impossible" because you have SO much to do, or if you find that you are always pushing yourself to do just a little bit more, today's podcast is for you! I'm sharing 5 key lessons I've learned (somewhat painfully), and my hope is that you can avoid making the same mistakes. So glad you are here! For Show Notes, pleas...

I didn't grow up with home systems. It was more like "leave everything in a pile and pull from that pile as necessary." If you've been living like that and you want to make a change, today's podcast will hopefully give you some ideas you can customize! Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode242 Join us for our Free training, "How to Finally Stop Drowning in Piles": https://lea...

When I picked this book up at a local bookstore a few months ago, I had no idea what a profound affect it would have on me. Today I'm sharing 5 very specific ways this books helped calmed my mind, and I hope it will give you a lift, as well! Show Notes can be found at https://LearnDoBecome.com/Episode241 Join us for our Free training, "How to Finally Stop Drowning in Piles": https://learndobecome....