JOY LOVING HOME - SAHM, Productivity, Home Organization, Declutter, ADHD Mom, ADHD SAHM, ADHD Brain

215: Can a 5 Minute Tidy Really Make a Difference?

You have probably heard the saying that cleaning your house with young children is like trying to brush your teeth while eating Oreos. This episode explores whether short, five-minute tidying sessions can really make a difference in a chaotic home. Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she shares insights and results from the Joy Loving Home membership community's month-long five-minute tidying challenge.
In this episode, Joy discusses the surprising impact of these brief cleaning spurts and offers encouragement for those feeling overwhelmed by household chores. Learn how small, inconsistent efforts can lead to significant progress, even if you have ADHD or simply a busy life. Joy also talks about the benefits of joining her membership community for added accountability and support.
If you're curious about how five minutes can transform your home and want to try it yourself, Joy provides practical steps to get started. Discover how this simple yet effective method can help you maintain a cleaner, more organized home without feeling overwhelmed.
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214: A Little Jolt of Joy - Does Your Home Reflect Your Priorities?

Welcome to another inspiring episode of A Little Jolt of Joy on the Joy Loving Home podcast. In this episode, we delve into a fresh perspective on productivity and planning that emphasizes prioritizing life’s meaningful moments over rigid schedules and tasks.
Discover why traditional productivity methods may not work for everyone and learn how to embrace interruptions as valuable parts of life. Whether it's spending time with your kids, supporting a friend, or nurturing your relationships, these moments are what truly matter.
Join us as we flip the script on productivity, encouraging you to find joy in prioritizing your loved ones and cherishing the finite experiences life offers. Let’s celebrate the life we build around our relationships, not just the tasks we complete. Choose joy today!
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213: A Hack to Jumpstart Your Action on Decluttering & Organizing

In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares an unconventional yet effective hack to help those struggling with getting started on home organization. If you find it hard to take the first step, this episode is for you. Joy reveals her method of "rearrange and stage first" and how it can transform your space and mindset.
Joy discusses the importance of creating a visually appealing and functional space first to motivate further decluttering. She also highlights the benefits of joining her supportive podcast community and membership group for ongoing encouragement and actionable challenges.
Tune in to discover how to break the inertia, take action, and maintain a joy-loving home that fits your unique brain.
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212: Tips and Life Lessons from Four Moves in One Summer

Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she reflects on a summer filled with four unique moves. Whether you're planning to move or just looking for some life lessons, this episode is packed with insights that apply to everyday living.
From helping her grown son, a minimalist monkey brain, to downsizing her in-laws' home, Joy shares the challenges and lessons learned. She also dives into the chaos of moving a fish brain college student and the unexpected hurdles of roommate transitions.
Discover practical tips like having a grab bag of cleaning supplies, embracing minimalism, and living in the now. Plus, learn why the hardest part of any move is often cleaning the old space and how you can be the hero who makes it easier.
Don't miss the chance to join Joy's free 10-day declutter decathlon and reduce 100 items from your home. Tune in for a mix of humor, wisdom, and actionable advice to make your next move—or just your everyday life—a bit more joyful.
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211: Getting Back on the Horse: Rediscovering Your Routine

Welcome or welcome back to the Joy Loving Home podcast! In today's episode, we explore the challenges of getting back into a routine after life throws you off course. Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares her personal journey of re-establishing a routine that worked for her health and well-being.
Joy discusses why it can be so difficult to jump back on the horse and offers practical steps to regain your rhythm. From evaluating your footing to finding new and exciting ways to stay motivated, this episode is packed with insights tailored for those whose brains and homes operate uniquely.
Using relatable examples and analogies, Joy illustrates how to apply these tips not just to exercise routines but also to house routines. If you're looking for understanding, encouragement, and ideas that fit your brain's way of thinking, this episode is for you.
Join Joy as she breaks down the steps to getting back on track and shares how to embrace what makes our brains and homes unique. Don't miss out on the opportunity to create a joy-loving home!
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210: Break This Productivity Rule if You Have ADHD - Consistency is Key

Welcome to episode 210 of the Joy Loving Home podcast! In this special "Break This Rule" series, we explore how certain rules can hinder those of us with ADHD and offer better alternatives. This episode dives into the often-praised rule of consistency. While consistency is beneficial, it can also become a stumbling block that freezes productivity. Join me as I share my recent struggle with this issue and discuss how to recognize and overcome similar obstacles in your life.
Whether you're new or a returning listener, this episode provides valuable insights into how perfectionism and rigid rules can derail our progress. Learn how to identify and leap over these self-imposed hurdles to keep moving forward, even when things don’t go perfectly. Tune in and discover how to continue choosing joy amidst the chaos.
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209: Tips to Overcome the Hyperfocus Crash Cycle

Have you ever experienced an ultra-productive day only to find yourself back at square one shortly after? In this episode, professional organizer Joy, delves into the hyperfocus-crash cycle, explaining why it happens and how to work with your brain's unique wiring.
Joy shares insightful analogies and practical tips for managing your home in a way that aligns with your natural tendencies. Discover how to set realistic deadlines, create accountability, and embrace your ad hoc cleaning style without guilt. Learn to tread water and maintain your progress, even in the midst of exhaustion.
Join Joy as she encourages you to quit fighting against your nature and start working with it, making your home a space that truly fits how your brain thinks.
 
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208: This is Harder on Me Than It Is on You: Lessons from Parenting and Organizing

You remember that old saying, "This is harder on me than it is on you"? As a parent, Joy shares her heartfelt experiences of navigating the tough decisions and emotional challenges of raising her children. She vividly recalls the struggle of pushing her son to stick with wrestling despite the difficulties and the life lessons it imparted.
Joy draws a powerful parallel between parenting and organizing, emphasizing how she sees the same struggle in her clients as they declutter their homes. She understands the emotional weight and guilt that comes with letting go of items but encourages perseverance through the tough parts to reach a place of calm and less stress.
Join Joy as she shares insights and encouragement for creating a home that fits your unique brain and lifestyle. Discover how to embrace the journey of organizing and find joy in the process. Whether you're a parent or simply looking to declutter, this episode offers valuable lessons on resilience and the rewards of seeing things through.
If you need support, Joy invites you to explore her podcast community and membership group for ongoing encouragement and accountability. 
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207: Overcoming Priority Paralysis: The First Step to Tackling Overwhelming Spaces

In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares her personal experience with a messy kitchen and provides a practical tip to overcome priority paralysis. She recounts the chaos she faced before a flight and offers insights into how to tackle overwhelming spaces without getting bogged down by inefficiency or perfectionism.
Joy emphasizes the importance of starting anywhere and prioritizing motion over perfection. She encourages listeners to embrace their unique thought processes and ditch conventional advice that doesn't work for them. By sharing her own challenges and solutions, Joy aims to provide understanding, encouragement, and actionable steps to create a joy-loving home.
Join the podcast community to see the before photo of her kitchen and connect with others facing similar struggles. Subscribe to stay updated on future episodes, especially her upcoming series on lessons learned from multiple moves this summer.
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206: How to Identify a Routine that Works for Your ADHD Brain

Welcome to the Joy Loving Home podcast, where Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, guides you through the ups and downs of finding routines that fit your unique brain. In this episode, Joy discusses the common struggle of sticking to routines, especially for those with ADHD. She challenges the notion that we are bad at routines and encourages listeners to recognize the rhythm in their lives, even if it isn't linear or conventional.
Joy shares personal anecdotes about the chaos of daily life, from last-minute furniture purchases to preparing for a birthday party, and how these disruptions highlight the underlying routines we often overlook. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing meaningful choices over a perfectly organized home and suggests embracing new methods when old routines are disrupted.
Join Joy as she helps you take stock of your life, recognize the valuable routines you already have, and prepare to dig out from moments of overwhelm. This episode is a reminder to choose joy and find the rhythm that works for you.
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