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Where Things Go: Creating Simple Homes for the Stuff You Use Every Day – TPW510

February 18, 2026 by Laura Leave a Comment

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  • Where Things Go: Creating Simple Homes for the Stuff You Use Every Day – TPW510
When the things we use every day have a place to go, life runs more smoothly, decision fatigue decreases, and daily stress softens. In this episode, we explore a simple but powerful organizing principle: giving everyday items a clear, logical home.
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Filed Under: podcast Tagged With: clutter, decluttering, organizing

Decluttering with Purpose, Not Pressure – TPW507

January 14, 2026 by Laura 2 Comments

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Decluttering often shows up early in the year — and so does pressure. Pressure to clean, organize, simplify, or “get your life together.” In this episode of The Productive Woman, we take a different approach. Instead of decluttering out of guilt or obligation, we talk about decluttering with purpose — using your values, priorities, and…
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Swedish Death Cleaning – TPW485

March 20, 2024 by Laura 3 Comments

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Swedish Death Cleaning offers a thoughtful approach to decluttering that benefits us in the present and our loved ones when we’re gone.
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Filed Under: podcast Tagged With: decluttering, Margareta Magnusson, Swedish death cleaning

9 Reasons to Declutter – TPW455

July 19, 2023 by Laura 2 Comments

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  • 9 Reasons to Declutter – TPW455
This week we do a quick review of some good reasons to declutter your space, your calendar, and your mind.
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A Few Tips for Getting Organized – TPW381

February 9, 2022 by Laura 1 Comment

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  • A Few Tips for Getting Organized – TPW381
Getting organized brings big productivity benefits. This week we consider some tips for getting our space and stuff organized.
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Filed Under: podcast Tagged With: declutter, decluttering, getting organized, organized

10 Things to Declutter – TPW277

January 15, 2020 by Laura 1 Comment

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  • 10 Things to Declutter – TPW277
The beginning of a new year is a great time to declutter your space. This week’s episode offers some ideas and inspiration to get you started.
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Clutter, Minimalism, & Convenience – TPW235

March 27, 2019 by Laura Leave a Comment

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Decluttering is a hot topic these days. For some, the logical outcome of decluttering is minimalism. But who we are matters more than what (or how much) we own. Finding a balance between clutter and convenience can contribute to a productive life.
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Filed Under: podcast Tagged With: clutter, decluttering, Marie Kondo, minimalism

13 Areas to Declutter in Our Homes – TPW203

August 15, 2018 by Laura Leave a Comment

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  • 13 Areas to Declutter in Our Homes – TPW203
Want to reduce stress, boost productivity, and enjoy your home more? Let’s talk about why, how, and where to declutter our homes.
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Filed Under: podcast Tagged With: declutter, decluttering, peaceful home

Dealing with Downsizing (Your Home) – TPW188

May 2, 2018 by Laura Leave a Comment

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Bigger isn’t always better. In this episode we consider the why and how of downsizing your home.
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Filed Under: podcast Tagged With: declutter, decluttering, downsize, downsizing, retirement

Making Time Work For You, with Rashelle Isip – TPW110

October 5, 2016 by Laura Leave a Comment

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Organization expert Rashelle Isip joins me to talk about ways we can take control of our schedules and our space, making room for the things that matter most.
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Filed Under: podcast Tagged With: control, decluttering, organization, professional organizer, Rashelle Isip, Time management

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Laura McClellan is a lawyer, a writer, a productivity enthusiast, and a tech geek. Married for 47 years to her high school sweetheart, with whom she's raised five amazing kids, she's passionate about encouraging women in their individual journeys as people, wives, mothers, citizens. Laura blogs occasionally at I Was Just Thinking . . . and is working on her first novel. Connect with Laura on X (fka Twitter) as @LauraMcMom.

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