{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"258. How to Get Organized Without Feeling Behind \/ Tracy Hoth","description":"  How to get organized  often feels impossible when you're already mentally and emotionally overloaded. For many  midlife women, organizing isn\u2019t just about  clutter  \u2014 it\u2019s about exhaustion, pressure, and the quiet belief that they\u2019re somehow \u201cbehind.\u201d That belief alone can keep you stuck far longer than the  stuff  itself.   In Episode 258 of  Pursue Your Spark,  How to Get Organized Without Feeling Behind, I sit down with professional organizer and coach Tracy Hoth to shift the entire conversation around organization. Instead of chasing perfection, Tracy offers a realistic, relieving definition of organization: knowing what you have and being able to find it when you need it. That\u2019s it. No color\u2011coded bins. No Pinterest standards. Just systems that support real life.   We talk about why so many women label themselves as messy or disorganized, and how identity-based habits shape results. When you believe you\u2019re disorganized, your brain looks for proof \u2014 and keeps creating it. Tracy explains how small mindset shifts can change that pattern and open the door to lasting change.   She also introduces her practical 5\u2011step SPACE method \u2014 Sort, Purge, Assign Homes, Contain, Energize \u2014 a step\u2011by\u2011step approach designed for busy women who don\u2019t have time for marathon cleanouts. We explore why 15\u2011minute decluttering sessions work better than big plans, how clutter tolerance differs from person to person, and how emotional clutter can quietly anchor us to past identities.   If you\u2019re searching for organizing tips for women that actually work, this conversation offers simple organizing habits you can start immediately. Whether you\u2019re trying to organize your home, your digital life, or reduce mental overwhelm, this episode reframes how to get organized as a series of small, empowering wins \u2014 not a finish line you\u2019re failing to reach. Connect with Tracy:  https:\/\/simplysquaredaway.com\/podcast\/  https:\/\/instagram.com\/tracyhoth  tracy@simplysquaredaway.com  &amp;nbsp;  Want to move forward? If this episode resonated and you\u2019re finding yourself in that in-between space, my book Pursue Your Spark walks you through how to move forward without starting over. And if you\u2019re ready for more personalized support, you can book a Spark Breakthrough Call with me. We\u2019ll look at where you are, what\u2019s feeling stuck, and map out one clear next step that fits your life right now.  &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Pursue Your Spark: Strength &amp; Forward Motion in Midlife","author_url":"https:\/\/heikeyates.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40665430\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200281460"}