Reframe & Reclaim

August is self-awareness month. How well do you know yourself? Taking time to tune in and reflect on yourself is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. You can find out a lot about yourself if you just pay attention and be honest with yourself. Below are some great questions to ask yourself:   What brings you joy in life? What are your deepest values? What makes you feel great about yourself? W...

Did you know that 54% of people ages 40 - 59 are considered the Sandwich Generation? If you are someone sandwiched between caring for your own children and your aging parents, this is you. Many people in this generation feel worry, anxiety and overwhelm attempting to navigate this complex chapter in life.   Are you feeling overwhelmed with the increased responsibility of this life chapter? Do you...

Inheriting belongings comes along with more than items - mixed emotions of grief, obligation, stress, anger, resentment and guilt can overwhelm the responsibility of the beneficiary. These mixed emotions are not what we expected to inherit, however, these are common emotions that come with death loss and inheritance of others’ property. These emotions can also fog our capability to discern and mak...

In life we are guaranteed change. It is inevitable that we will experience transitions in life: -childhood to adulthood -coupling or uncoupling -navigating a changing career path -moving from one home to another All life transitions bring evolution in our identities and what we need and want in life. Allowing your home to reflect these changes can be challenging and bring about mixed emotions. How...

Summer is just beginning. Are you already feeling the stress and frazzle of the summer schedule? Whether you are a parent trying to keep your kids safe and entertained or you are ready for some respite and relaxation, listen to hear Courtney’s advice to keep your sanity and have a successful summer. Prioritize you with these 3 Summer Success Tips.   What summer stressors contribute to summer insan...

Moving soon? Don’t know where to start? Listen in as Jennifer discusses her top 5 tips to master your next move. Whether you have lived in your current home for 1 year or your entire lifetime, these master tips will help you organize your time, your space and create a smooth transition.   What master tip is your favorite? Try one or all of these tips during your next move and let us know your expe...

Moving makes us look at all of the stuff and baggage we have been storing away in our homes and in our hearts. Listen in as Jennifer shares about her trials and challenges during her most recent moving experience. If you have ever felt the need to compare to others’ homes and decisions or felt judged by others for your home and decisions, this podcast is for you.    Listen in to hear Jennifer’s ex...

Traveling can be a fun adventure or an overwhelming hassle, especially when traveling with kids. Listen in to learn some travel savvy strategies and tips for simplified and successful summer travel. We explore packing solutions and engaging activities designed to reduce travel stressors and help everyone enjoy the journey to your summer destination.

Time is the only asset we will never get more of in life. How are you spending your time? Do you find yourself feeling stressed, overwhelmed or always trying to catch up in life? What is keeping you stuck. Listen in to learn strategies on how to better utilize your time so that you can complete the Must Dos in life and spend more of your limited time enjoying life.   Whether you are struggling wit...

The final and crucial step of the 7-Step R.E.C.L.A.I.M. process is Maintain. In this step, you will create a plan and a system to purposefully maintain this new space, recruiting any other people that utilize or enjoy this space. Systems can include organizational tools, schedules, processes to distribute responsibilities, and communication systems.   When properly executing this step, long-term s...

Are you Summer ready? Your body may be in shape for the pool, but is your home ready for the summer break? What systems do you have in place to keep your time, space and mindset prepared for summer fun? How do you balance the freedom of summer and the need for routine and structure for success for everyone in the family?   Listen in to hear about summer strategies to help everyone have a smooth an...

The Inspect step is a shorter step in the 7 Step - R.E.C.L.A.I.M. Process, but it is a vital step to ensure your space functions and feels right for you. Step back and assess how you feel seeing this space. How does this space seem to function for you? Remember, R.E.C.L.A.I.M. is an ongoing process for you to continue to assess. One life chapter may call for a certain layout then shift as your lif...

Cost of eggs got you down? Don’t let rising costs keep you from your personal and financial goals. Use this as an opportunity to Reframe your mindset, reset your goals and intentionally focus on your financial priorities. Whether you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed or anxious about your financial situation, finding the Reframe can help you gain perspective and personal control.    Don’t let impu...

The new craze “The Poop Method” is helping people everywhere find their Reframe. Is this just another crappy ploy to shock and awe people or is this just what we need to find a solution to our mess. For some people that are very stuck with letting go of items, this method may be what can help you Reframe your Mindset and start to Reclaim your Space. Let’s talk about Poop and how it can help you fi...

The Assemble step is where our Reframe Mindset is put into Reclaim Practice. Remember to allow some space for trial and error and breathing room for your belongings. Once you’ve determined how much space you need to devote to an item, give it 20% more wiggle room for flexibility. Listen in to learn how to apply the 80/20 rule to any space. Find the Reframe. Start Your Reclaim.

Design Rules Out The Door. Find the design and organization that fits your personal wants and needs. We interview Katy Hoxsey, a professional interior designer in Idaho who personalizes and tailors each room to her client. She shares her focus of creating spaces that are inspired by her client’s unique needs and aesthetic desires.   Follow Reframe & Reclaim as we show you how to make up your o...

Feeling overwhelmed and needing direction for how to put your most valued items back into your environment? Lay it out. Create a sketch, grab some sticky notes or removable tape and start imagining the new layout of your space. Play around with the flow of a room or arrangement of items to improve the functionality and aesthetics. Allow flexibility in the trial and error as you relocate items in t...

Listen in to learn more about our world of stuff. Understanding how our stuff impacts us individually and as a culture can open our eyes to new ways of consuming and living day-to-day. Let’s unpack some statistics and start to Reframe how our stuff resides in our space.

Wipe down, sweep up, dust off and give your space a fresh feel with the 3rd Step of the R.E.C.L.A.I.M. Process. C - Clean is where your worn and over cluttered space can be refreshed to display and store your belongings. Sweep out the dust bunnies and wipe down surfaces to refresh your space and give your belongings a fresh, clean slate. Notice how you feel and how your space feels with a fresh ne...

The Evaluate step is where the action begins. Keep, donate, sell, discard - Now that you have a new vision for your space, it is time to evaluate what belongings can help to bring your  imagination to reality. With a reframed mindset, we begin to evaluate your relationship with each item and the value each item holds.    Grab your headphones and your donation box. Let’s make your Reframe a Reality...

A change in the weather requires a change of wardrobe. How do you change through the seasons and how does your attire follow suit? Let’s explore different strategies and tips to help you transition from season to season effortlessly. How do you transition from winter wardrobe ready to cultivating a sensational springtime attire. What is your seasonal shift style profile?    What systems do you put...

Writing a Book is like Telling a Joke and Having to Wait 2 Years to Know Whether or Not it was Funny. - Alain de Botton   In this episode, we discuss the writing process. The writing journey is a tedious task. Think, write, read, rewrite, edit and repeat…for a few years. Even during our book writing, we found ourselves Reframing and Reclaiming the ideas, words and chapters of our book. Did you kno...

In this episode, we will introduce the first step of the R.E.C.L.A.I.M. process: Reflect. Starting with time to sit and think. This step is a vital step in starting the Reframe. Although this step has less physical action, this step lays the foundation for the 7 Step Process. How do I want to feel in this space? How do I want this room to function? This step gives us a mental map to navigate the n...

What is more important, space consumed with items you might use one day? Or having open space? Listen in to learn strategies to shift your mindset and create spaces that encourage you to THRIVE. In today’s episode, we explore goal setting in the New Year. Join us as we walk you through strategies Jen is using to RECLAIM more space this year.   Instagram: @Reframe_Reclaim Facebook: Reframe & Re...

Sometimes your space needs to be created into a place you love. But sometimes you need to create space for the things that you love.   In today’s episode, we explore how to find love in your home environment. What item or space do you love most in your home? How do you intentionally Reclaim your space to allow your most loved items to be honored and displayed for you and others to enjoy?    Listen...