The Heart of Organizing
Welcome to the Heart of Organizing. In this podcast, the word "heart" has two meanings. First, as in the "heart of the matter," it means the most central and important part. Second, it is a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to organizing. It’s an approach that
comes from the heart and empowers you to have a better life.
Join Andy Hartman as he shares insights from his eleven years of experience as a Professional Organizer.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2011
25. Clutter in Relationships, Part 2
In part 2 of this series, Andy responds to a listener question regarding the topic of clutter in relationships.
00:21:27 |
Sat 08 Oct 2011
24. Clutter in Relationships, Part 1
In part 1 of this series, Andy discusses the topic of clutter in relationship. Why it's hard to organize with a loved one and what to do about it. How you can be more effective when organizing with s…
00:19:09 |
Sat 13 Aug 2011
23. Simplifying Paper
Paper is the most time-consuming thing to organize. Here is what you want to keep in mind when simplifying and organizing paper.
00:19:33 |
Thu 03 Feb 2011
22. Clutter-Free Gifts
I'm taking the opportunity to honor the holiday season by looking at ways we can share our love with each other without cluttering up each other's lives.
00:15:18 |
Thu 16 Dec 2010
21. A Sample Organizing Project (part 2)
In the conclusion of this two-part installment, we continue and complete our sample organizing project.
00:17:25 |
Wed 15 Sep 2010
20. A Sample Organizing Project (part 1)
In this podcast and the next, we go step-by-step through a sample organizing project from start to finish.
00:19:10 |
Fri 10 Sep 2010
19. Stuff, Meaning, and Happiness
Our possessions fulfill many important functions in our lives. In this installment, we take a look at what stuff can do for us, and what it can't.
00:14:09 |
Sat 07 Aug 2010
18. The Best Way to Keep Perspective
If organizing is arranging your possessions to support what's important in your life, how can you be really clear about what is most important in your life? In this podcast, I describe the best way I…
00:13:41 |
Thu 08 Jul 2010
17. Resources for Sustainable Simplification
How to give, donate, sell, and recycle your way to a simpler life. These are my favorite resources for getting unneeded stuff to places where it can be put to good use. Simplify your life in a satisf…
00:21:36 |
Wed 16 Jun 2010
16. Organizing and Stress
Three different ways a state of disorganization can cause stress and what to do about them.
00:15:40 |
Wed 19 May 2010
15. Taking the Risk: Habits and Choices in Organizing
Bringing awareness to how you make decisions while organizing, including choices, habits, change, and risk.
00:13:47 |
Sun 04 Apr 2010
14. Organizing Myths
Myths related to organizing: OHIO ("Only Handle It Once"), Gadgets and Products are the answer, Organizing Equals Decluttering, and others.
00:17:01 |
Thu 18 Mar 2010
13. "Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind"
If you're afraid that if you put something away, you'll forget about it, you may tend to leave things out so you can see them. This podcast highlights the drawbacks of being dependent on visual remi…
00:13:58 |
Tue 02 Mar 2010
12. The Third 'S': Store
Storing: finding a home for a category so it is well-positioned for future use. Four criteria to use when storing. The importance of labeling and using containers.
00:14:06 |
Sun 21 Feb 2010
11. The Second 'S': Sort
Sorting: putting similar items together. Sorting recommendations. What to do when an item could belong in more than one category.
00:18:36 |
Tue 02 Feb 2010
10. Three More Simplifying Challenges
Three more challenges you may encounter while simplifying. The discussion involves different ways to value possessions, what it means to waste, and how to simplify projects.
00:14:47 |
Thu 21 Jan 2010
9. Simplifying Gifts
Have you ever kept an item you don't like because it was given to you by a friend? How to honor the good intentions of the gift-giver and still make decisions that serve you.
00:11:21 |
Wed 23 Dec 2009
8. "I might use it someday!"
When simplifying, how do you respond to possessions you "might" use "someday"?
00:18:57 |
Sun 13 Dec 2009
7. Emotional Challenges While Organizing
You most likely have emotional relationships with many of your possessions. The emotional responses evoked by so many objects can become overwhelming. This podcast describes how to respond in a way t…
00:16:52 |
Tue 24 Nov 2009
6. The Hidden Cost of Stuff
There's a cost associated with every possession. Andy points out the costs, both hidden and obvious, of stuff.
00:12:35 |
Fri 23 Oct 2009
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