Clear the Clutter with Organizing Expert Laurie Palau

A new year brings the desire for change. For many women, this means bringing new levels of cleanliness and organization to our homes. But where do we start? Well, it depends on the type and cause of your clutter. In this episode, organizational expert Laurie Palau discusses the deeper issues revealed by clutter, why cleaning things up may not fix your clutter problem, and how to create an organizational system your entire family can participate in. Show highlights include: The deeper internal issue disorganization reveals about you and how you can change it for the better (3:57) How to identify the difference between situational and chronic clutter so you can properly address your specific challenge (8:10) Why large homes with abundant storage lead to out of control clutter and how to fix it (10:46) The link between clutter and productivity and how you can get more done immediately (11:50) A little known “internal” clutter that can completely derail your progress and how you can transform it to your advantage (14:28) One key question you must answer in order to overcome your organizational struggles (17:50) The foundational concept you must have in place for any organizational system to be effective for you (23:44) Why you are the bottleneck to keeping your home clutter-free and how to empower your family (24:25) The “professional organizer’s” secret to getting your children to clean up their areas the way you want them to (29:37) Come follow along! Ready to regain control of your schedule? Get my free guide when you visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/calendar Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/ and tag @brilliant_balance https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/ to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

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You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout. Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you'll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life. Whether you're considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking: How do I advance my career—without working 24/7? Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family? How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control? What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally? If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms. You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi