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Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet

Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet

By: Janet M. Taylor
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Overwhelmed? Buried in clutter? Ready for a change? Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet M. Taylor is a top-rated weekly podcast for women ready to move from overwhelmed to organized — for good. Janet, a Life Organizer with 30+ years of experience, brings expert guests, real conversations, and practical strategies for decluttering your space, schedule, and mindset. As seen on HGTV's Mission: Organization and The Rachael Ray Show. Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power.Janet M. Taylor Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Master Your Day: Proven Strategies to Own Your Schedule and Beat Overwhelm

    Master Your Day: Proven Strategies to Own Your Schedule and Beat Overwhelm
    Jul 6 2026
    Do you ever feel like your day is running you instead of the other way around? This solo episode is your reset. Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, shares the ten strategies she personally uses to master her day — and they work whether you are just starting your career, a seasoned professional, or retired. No matter where you are, a plan and the right tools can change everything. In this episode Janet covers: Strategy 1: Start the night before. Just 15 minutes of pre-planning can save you an hour or more the next day — and dramatically reduce your morning overwhelm. Strategy 2: Pack your bag the night before. Know exactly what you need before your feet hit the floor. Strategy 3: Lay out your clothes and shoes the night before. Eliminate morning decisions before they drain your energy. Strategy 4: Confirm your appointments. One phone call can save you an entire wasted trip across town. Strategy 5: Check your schedule before you say yes. Look at the day before and the day after — not just the day of. Strategy 6: Double the time you think tasks will take. Give yourself enough room to finish without the stress of running over. Strategy 7: Meal prep. It saves time, supports your health, and saves money — even a simple meat and sides prep makes the whole week easier. Strategy 8: Keep all appointments on one calendar — personal, professional, caregiving, all of it in one place. Strategy 9: Color code your schedule. At a glance you will know exactly where your energy is going and what is missing. Strategy 10: Make time for yourself. Janet's personal time is yellow on her calendar. What color is yours? Organizing with Janet: A client was overwhelmed by a large organizing project and kept stalling because she was trying to do everything at once. Janet helped her create a project timeline with specific dates and dedicated time blocks for each area. With a timeline and a focus on one space at a time, frustration turned into forward movement. Taylor's Tip Time: Plan the night before — lay out clothes, put shoes by the door, know where your keys are, have your gym bag ready, and review your schedule. Just 15 minutes reduces the manic morning rush completely. TossItTuesday: Time to toss the old calendars and planners you have been holding onto for years. The pretty pictures are not worth the drawer space. Let them go. Quote of the week: "You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it." — Charles Buxton Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with your calendar. CONNECT WITH JANET M. TAYLOR Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com Janet's eBooks: Prepared and Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2 Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Pressing Reset: Finding Strength, Resilience & Joy with Karen Taylor Bass

    Pressing Reset: Finding Strength, Resilience & Joy with Karen Taylor Bass
    Jun 29 2026
    Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the roles you are carrying — mother, caretaker, entrepreneur, friend? This episode will give you permission to put yourself back on the list. Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Karen Taylor Bass — dynamic keynote speaker, award-winning media strategist, corporate wellness trainer, Amazon Top 20 bestselling author, and morning radio host of Soulful Sunrise on WURD 900 AM. Karen's journey from bitter to better is one of resilience, laughter, and the radical act of choosing yourself. In this conversation you will learn: -Why women keep moving themselves to the bottom of the to-do list — and how to work your way back up, one step at a time. -The power of five minutes in the morning to shift your entire day — before you ever touch your phone. -How your breath is your healing device and a simple breathing technique you can use right now. -Why how you treat yourself is exactly how the world will receive you. The chess-not-checkers approach to organizing your day — including why Karen puts both workout and eat on her to-do list every single day. How laughter, sisterhood, and a little chocolate can carry you through life's most bitter seasons. Karen also closes the episode with a beautiful guided meditation from her book — a rare and peaceful way to end a podcast conversation. Taylor's Tip Time: Five quick decluttering tips to reduce stress and visual overwhelm — put something away, toss the junk mail, clear out the junk drawer, clear a surface, and toss anything expired. TossItTuesday: Let go of old paid bills you have been holding onto for decades. Release it. It is done. Resource Roundup: Janet recommends beautiful storage baskets that are both functional and decorative. Book suggestion: From Bitter to Better: A Chocolate Mama's Journey to Self-Discovery by Karen Taylor Bass — available at Barnes and Noble and independent bookstores. Quote of the week: "A mother is like a flower — each one beautiful and unique." Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with putting yourself back in the driver's seat. Connect with Karen Taylor Bass: Website: karentaylorbass.com Instagram: @KarenTaylorBass Radio: Soulful Sunrise, WURD 900 AM / 96.1 FM, Monday through Friday 6 to 7 AM Book: From Bitter to Better — available at Barnes and Noble and independent bookstores Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone whose desk needs a little love. Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com Janet's eBooks • Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc • Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw • 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2 Join the Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Declutter Your Business: 5 Mistakes to Avoid and How to Refocus with Stephanie Warlick

    Declutter Your Business: 5 Mistakes to Avoid and How to Refocus with Stephanie Warlick
    Jun 22 2026
    Is your business feeling cluttered, overwhelmed, and stuck? This episode is your mid-year reset. Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Stephanie Warlick — founder and CEO of Five Foot View Consulting, international bestselling author, fractional COO, EOS implementer, and HR expert with over 30 years of experience helping small and medium businesses get organized, stay accountable, and scale with confidence. Stephanie calls them the five gotchas — the business mistakes that quietly derail small business owners before they even realize it. Sound familiar? Get your pen ready. In this conversation you will learn: Gotcha 1: Lack of clear expectations for your team — the number one communication problem that keeps businesses from growing. Gotcha 2: Unclear roles and responsibilities — the cement foundation your business cannot grow without. Gotcha 3: Founders who cannot let go — why you are the bottleneck in your own business and how to release your grip at least 80 percent of the way. Gotcha 4: Not documenting what is working — if you do not document successful outcomes, your team will make the same mistakes over and over. Gotcha 5: Lack of clear shared goals — without a shared vision, your team is just soldiers walking in circles. Stephanie also shares why right now — amid economic uncertainty, tariffs, and a shifting market — is exactly the time to secure your internal foundation so your business can withstand whatever comes next. How Stephanie stays organized with ADHD: color-coded, time-blocked calendars that serve as half her brain — including a system for tracking delegated tasks so nothing falls through the cracks. Taylor's Tip Time: Five steps to declutter your office — schedule a time, tackle the spaces furthest from you first, purge the filing cabinets and drawers, work on your desk, and then give yourself a well-earned high five. TossItTuesday: As you head into a new quarter, toss the dried-out markers and pens that are not working. Clear the tools that are not serving you. Resource Roundup: Janet recommends magazine file boxes to organize project documents, certifications, and active paperwork without piling it on your desk. Book suggestion: Janet's ebook Prepared and Organized — seven areas to tackle before the busy fall and winter season arrives. Quote of the week: "Small business success is not about doing it all. It is about doing the right things at the right time with the right mindset." — Stephanie Warlick Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with securing your foundation. Connect with Stephanie Warlick: Website: StephanieWarlick.com (consulting, coaching, books, speaking) Consulting company: 5FTView.com Book: Dark and Silent Office — a digital accessible guide for inclusive communications in the workplace Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com Janet's eBooks • Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc • Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw • 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt 🛍 Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2 Join the Community 📘 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor ☕ Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
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