56 | A Decluttered and Organized Closet with Sarah Horgan

In this episode of the Organized Coach Podcast, I discuss
organizing your closet and creating a wardrobe with insights from
guest Sarah Horgan.


Sarah is a full-time working mom + wife who lived with clutter
and found her way to the other side. She radically changed her
own life after a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Forced to examine
everything, including her perfectionism and people-pleasing, she
realized all the stuff (and not just the physical stuff) was
standing in her way of living her life, her way.


After embracing minimalism and finding her way to simplicity,
Sarah started Simple + Intentional to support other women in
doing the same. She encourages and inspires others through her
blog, Instagram account, and podcast.


Sarah lives in Toronto with her husband and daughter. She loves
the outdoors, a strong cup of tea, and is following her dream of
writing a book!


In this episode, Sarah shares her personal journey. She
emphasizes that decluttering is not about the stuff but about
understanding our buying behaviors and the psychology behind
clutter. We focus on the importance of an organized wardrobe,
offering practical tips for decluttering and organizing clothes
to reduce decision fatigue and enhance personal style.


We also delve into the relationship between our belongings and
self-perception, advocating for a mindful approach to consumerism
and the benefits of a minimalistic lifestyle.


Sarah provides specific strategies for building a versatile,
comfortable, and loved wardrobe that aligns with personal style
and body image, ultimately promoting self-care and a more
organized life.


Some things to listen for that really impacted me:


Don't start your day with negative thoughts.

You can't out-organize too much stuff.

Decluttering and organizing is a form of self-care.

Clutter is never about the stuff. It's about our buying
behaviors, our emotions, and our comfort.

Our brains are wired for scarcity. We are teaching our brains
to think differently.

Sarah defines an organized wardrobe in three parts.

You can declutter for real, or you can fake it. This will
help you get started!

Depending on your season, take it as far as you have the
capacity to.

Don't be tempted to buy things that are "okay." Invest in
"amazing."



From our conversation, I'm doing the following to create an easy
closet I love to walk into every morning:


Choosing my favorite items - analyze what I love about them.

Decluttering my closet by category. (jeans, tanks, t-shirts)

Managing my impulsivity. Being okay with the wait. Practicing
the pause.

Adding a tab to my Idea Tracker with brands I love, things I
want to invest in (missing pieces of a minimalistic wardrobe),
etc.



 


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