Journey To Organization With Rebekah Saltzman

If you have more than 1,000 unread emails in your inbox - you are going to want to check out this episode.  I cover - inbox zero, inbox as to do list, unsubscribing, searching, archiving, and folders. 

When you are throwing an event - it can be difficult to reduce the waste - so listen in to how we did it - and let me know what you do to reduce your waste when you have an event.

This time of year we make resolutions but sometimes we don't actually reach our goals.  In this week's podcast episode I layout some tips and tricks on how to organize yourself so you can meet your goals. 

I have 201 items in total in my wardrobe - this includes - shirts, sweaters, dresses, leggings, skirts, underwear, socks, jewelry, shoes, hats, scarves, coats, and purses.   I challenge you to not only tell me what you have in your wardrobe - but to reduce by 25% over 90 days - can you do it?  Use the tag #balagancapsule and #capsulechallenge2020

Toys don't have to be the bain of your existence, this week we talk about how to organize them and how to decide what to keep and what to toss, saving them between kids, and how to let them go.

Giving gifts doesn't have to mean giving clutter to our friends, here are 10 tips for zero waste gifts and 3 tips for how to deal with gifts for eight nights of chanukkah. 

Sometimes letting go of stuff is hard!  Taking a look at your feelings, being with them, and then allowing yourself to move on is an important step in decluttering. This week on the podcast, we talk about just that!  What are some feelings you feel when you declutter?

Do you have what feels like 1,000 coats hanging in your closet?  Coats, jackers, windbreakers, sweatshirts, raincoats, anorak, whatever you call it, or how ever many you have they take up space!  Today we talk about what to do with them and how to minimize coats!

Things are just tools to get us where we need to go.  This week on the podcast we talk with Azriella Jankovic, the author of Beyond All Things and we talk about how to reframe chores, the natural world, and the stuff we have and the stuff we want.  AzrielaJankovic.com Author, ‘Beyond all Things: Insights to Awaken Joy, Purpose, and Spiritual Connection’ Host of ‘Within All Things’ Podcast Join the Facebook Community 

Organizing in the kitchen doesn't have to be difficult. If you take a few minutes to really think about the layout of the kitchen before you set it up, it can really help you in the long run!. Here are some things to think about: Are the like items together? Are the things you need the most with in your reach? Is the set up of your kitchen allowing you to function with maximum efficiency?

Do you have too much stuff?  This week we talk about school supplies and a response to a post by Yemima Mizrachi back to school post and what can happen when you collect things, too many things!)

Want to get your health care organized?  Learn about Healthcare Advocacy with Aviva Yoselis from the Shira Pransky project and Health Advize and how to best organize your time with your doctors, how to organize your medical papers, and how to get the most of your healthcare in general. 

After a stint in the hospital with my mother I was shocked about how much we accumulated during our time there.  This week I chat about how it happens and what we can do about it. 

Do you ever wonder why you have trouble sticking to the commitments you make to yourself, like making new habits?  Well my guest this week, Barbara Schwarck, will help get you on the path to getting things done!  She has offered a worksheet and 2 chapters of her book for free!  Head to Balaganbegone.com/barbara to download them.

Do you have too much digital clutter??? Get cleaned up - delete what you don't need and file what you do need in an organized way!

Ever wonder how to organize a trip, specifically one to Israel?  Well Joanna Shebson from Fun In Jerusalem talks with us about how to set up your trip to Israel, how to find things to do, how to get around, even how to pack!  Listen in and let me know what you think - have any tips for when you travel?  Let me know!

Do you wonder why a personal organizer does what she does? Do you think why does it cost so much or why are sessions so long? Today I talk about that and answer listener questions. 

Learn about what happens to food waste when we not longer need, why food waste is an environmental problem, how Leket Israel helps rescue food and how you can volunteer to help!  If you want to donate to Leket head to www.leket.org

Check out this episode on getting organized for a move - what to do 8-10 weeks, 6 weeks, 4 weeks, 2 weeks, and up to the move!

No - just no.  Don't buy storage containers before you declutter!  Save yourself tons of time and money - go to the store buying just what you need, after you declutter!  Listen for more on storage containers.