Sep 18, 2023
September is a pivotal time to pause, get organized, declutter our lives and plan for the future, whether for the next few months, the next several years or our retirement. But getting organized is not so easy for most of us, when we’re trying to balance the hectic demands of family and friends, school, work, household tasks and social obligations. Not to mention the temporary states of disorganization and clutter we experience when we’re faced with major disruptions, like the loss of a loved one, a change in job or work schedule, or a move to a new home and town. In today’s episode, we talk with Annmarie Brogan and Marie Limpert, professional organizers and experts in the field of decluttering, space maximization, and life-management strategies. They are co-owners of Organize Me! of NY, and co-authors of a pragmatic, plain-spoken book, Beyond Tidy: Declutter Your Mind and Discover the Magic of Organized Living. Annmarie and Marie will not only explain their eight principles to help you declutter and organize effectively, but also how to create a positive mindset that keeps you motivated and focused on solutions. They’ll demonstrate how organization (and disorganization) can impact your home, relationships, quality of life and overall wellbeing. And they’ll tell us how to plan for obstacles and stay resilient throughout the organizing process, on the way to discovering a new vision of what’s possible in creating a home and life you love.
Thanks to advances in medicine and health, most of us are just at half-life when we reach our mid-40s, with many potentially productive years ahead. But there’s no road map to prepare us for this period. That’s where 45 Forward comes in. My show provides you with strategies to shift the traditional waiting-for-retirement model to a journey of compelling life chapters. Each show tackles an aspect of health, finance, family and friends, housing, work and personal pursuits as part of an integrated plan. Experts discuss topics like revitalizing relationships, creating mini-retirements, managing the maze of technology, finding your next homestead and caring for aging parents. The show instills confidence, and hopefully some comfort, amid the stresses permeating today’s society. Fear of the future is not knowing how to prepare for it. 45 Forward does not proffer prefabricated answers, but helps you shape your life amid the daily anxieties of our time.