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• 121: Using AI to Organize Your Life? Let’s Talk About That

  In this episode, we dig into a surprising trend from a recent Harvard Business Review article: more and more people are using AI to “organize their lives.” But does organizing digitally mean we're actually taking action in real life?We reflect on how technology—from notebooks to planners to AI—has always promised to help us stay on track. But in our experience, clarity is only half the battle. The other half? Doing the work. We explore what AI can and can’t do when it comes to organizing, and why the emotional, human element still matters most.In This Episode We Talk About:Why “organizing my life” is now one of the top AI use cases in 2025The difference between making a plan and making progressHow AI tools can support, but not replace, hands-on action and emotional decision-makingMentioned in This Episode:Harvard Business Review article: “How People Are Really Using Gen AI in 2025” by Marc Zao-SandersAI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other generative platformsCommon organizing tools of the past (planners, Pinterest boards, magazine clippings) and what they have in common with today’s techReview full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 120: Fix It or Free It: The Power of Letting Go

  In this episode of Organize & Cherish, we're diving into March’s Fix It or Free It moment—a month that turned out to be more about letting go than fixing. After trying my hand at repairing items earlier in the year, this month I faced my overflowing fix-it box with honesty and a 15-minute timer. Tune in to hear what stayed, what left, and the big reminders this month brought up about storage, sentimental clutter, and giving yourself permission to move on.In this episode, we talk about:How a 15-minute timer helped speed up decision-making What I learned from repairing items in January and February Why storage should align with your actual life (and goals!)Mentioned in this episode:My February project: turning a dress into a skirt (Ep. 115) A reminder that "taking care of your stuff" also means making decisions My own slip-ups and what they taught me as a professional organizerReview full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 119: Out of Sight, Still a Problem: When Storage Hides the Clutter

  Sometimes, the most overwhelming clutter isn’t what we see—it’s what we’ve quietly stored away and forgotten about. In this episode, we explore how on-site storage areas like garages, closets, and attics can slowly become emotional and financial burdens when they're used as long-term holding zones. These spaces may not feel like a problem at first, but over time, they carry hidden costs—monthly fees, decision fatigue, and a subtle weight of guilt.This conversation is part of our ongoing Storage Series, where we help listeners reframe what it means to store things with intention—and how to move forward when storage starts holding us back.In this episode we talk about:Why “out of sight, out of mind” doesn’t always work in our favor The hidden costs—emotional, mental, and financial—of long-term storage Small, actionable ways to reconnect with forgotten storage spaces without overwhelmMentioned in this episode:How to set a “review date” for anything stored in bins, attics, or garages Tips for creating a visual inventory using quick phone photos Questions to ask yourself before deciding what stays and what goesReview full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 118: Using family stories to decide what stays and what goes

  In this heartfelt episode, Certified Professional Organizer® Stephanie Deininger shares how family stories can guide the decision-making process when sorting through sentimental and inherited items. For many in the sandwich generation, decluttering isn't just about making space—it’s about honoring memories without holding onto every physical object. Stephanie offers a compassionate, practical framework for using stories to determine what to keep, what to let go, and how to preserve legacies in meaningful ways.In this episode, we talk about:Why storytelling is a powerful tool when decluttering sentimental items Questions to ask that help clarify whether to keep or release something Creative ways to honor the story without holding onto the entire itemMentioned in this episode:A client example of using one story to keep one special item Tips for creating a “story shelf” or curated memory zone A simple practice for letting go with clarity and compassionReview full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 117: When Storage Makes Sense: Smart Reasons to Keep Things

  In this episode, Stephanie discusses the often overlooked positive aspects of storage, shifting away from the idea that decluttering always means discarding. She highlights practical and emotionally beneficial reasons for intentional storage, reassuring listeners that storage can sometimes be the best solution for managing life's transitions, preserving memories, and simplifying everyday living.In this episode we talk about:The pressure people feel about constant decluttering and why it's sometimes unnecessary. Six reasons why storage can positively impact your life. How intentional storage empowers decision-making and enhances daily routinesMentioned in this Episode:Practical examples of seasonal storage solutions. Real-life success stories about thoughtful storage decisions. Tips on preserving family heirlooms and sentimental items.Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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