Are you a parent juggling the demands of homeschooling or simply seeking to create a harmonious living space for your family? In this conversation, we delve deep into the world of executive functioning and the power of a well-organized home. Lauri shares her wisdom on decluttering strategies, establishing functional spaces, and involving kids in the process to ensure that each family member has a personalized system that promotes both growth and independence.
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In this episode you'll hear about:
- Discussion on how space affects homeschooling productivity and the importance of organization in fostering family connections.
- Strategies for creating an environment conducive to learning and quality family time.
- The psychological benefits of letting go of items that do not serve current lifestyle or values.
- Guiding questions to assist individuals in assessing what they truly need and value in their organized space.
- The importance of aligning your space with your life goals.
- Planning and defining areas within a home for their intended function, especially regarding homeschooling needs.
- Creating multifunctional spaces that adapt to various activities and family members.
- The necessity for children to develop ownership in decluttering and organizing their spaces as they transition into adolescence.
- Methods to encourage and inspire teens to organize, drawing from relatable resources like YouTube and memes.
- Suggestions for using shelving units, pencil boxes, and disguised storage solutions to maintain order.
- Prioritizing practicality and functionality, especially in children's spaces.
- Practical examples, such as organizing a coffee station for efficiency and improved workflow.
- Discussing environment setup to support individual executive functioning skills.
- Adjusting the organizational system to match an individual's level of independence.
- Suggestions to simplify the organizational process for both children and adults.
- The utility of visual aids like labels and pictures in guiding children through organizing tasks.
- Techniques to avoid losing items with the use of drawer dividers and dedicated storage.
- Setting realistic organizational expectations that can be followed by all family members.
- Addressing the emotional challenges of parting with items during life transitions.
- Recommendations for dealing with sentimental belongings without compromising functional space.
- Tips on involving children of different ages in organizing, starting with simple choices for toddlers and increasing responsibility over time.
- Recognizing the benefits of including children in decluttering and space planning, fostering long-term organizational skills.
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Connect with our Guest, Lauri Newell
Where you see chaos, Lauri Newell sees opportunity. As a mother of three, Lauri understands that life happens, and there’s no shame in needing help. A trusted, Nashville-based organizer for over a decade, Lauri is passionate about transforming cluttered rooms into beautiful and functional living spaces.
