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Jul 21
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The Hidden Cost of a Messy Workspace | C...

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Ever feel like your house is one big junk drawer for your job, your hobbies, your dreams, and your daily chaos?

Like your kitchen table is now a desk, your closet is holding camera gear, and everywhere you look is just one more to-do staring back at you?

In this episode, I open up about the sneaky stowaway that came with working from home: work clutter — physical, emotional, and digital. Whether you're running a business from your basement, balancing a hybrid job, or trying to keep your crafting chaos under control, this episode will help you draw a line (maybe even build a wall!) between your home and your hustle.

We unpack why work-from-home clutter is so overwhelming — and what you can actually do about it. I’m sharing real strategies that have helped me survive running a business with a family of five and a house full of bins, binders, bees (yes, bees), and big feelings.

Whether you’re a crafter, a creator, or just tired of your job living rent-free in your living room — this episode will leave you feeling inspired, capable, and ready to take back your space.

✨ We talk about:

- Why your home feels like it’s bursting at the seams — and what to do first

- The truth about hybrid work clutter (and why it’s the worst)

- The 90-day rule for work stuff you haven’t used - How to set boundaries when your office is your kitchen

- The power of zoning and why clutter needs “walls”

- The hidden mental load of hobby clutter (and how to deal with it)

 

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