2. The Real Reason You Aren’t Organized

I can’t remember the last time a client opened our first conversation without saying, “There’s just so much stuff to organize, I don’t even know where to start.” When we dig into it, the reason is almost always one of two things: either you have so much that you can’t tell which thread to pull, or you’re convinced you’ll have more energy for it some other day. Underneath both sits the same thing - you’re afraid of doing it wrong. Learn why you’re really stuck, why it doesn’t matter where you start, and how to begin simplifying and organizing today. You’ll learn how to define and find a system that will help you actually get started, and give you the structure you need to stay organized in your life and your business. To celebrate the launch of the show, I’m giving away some of my most in-demand courses to help you get organized! Click here for more info and to enter today. Giveaway closes at midnight, August 30, 2026 so don’t delay. What You’ll Discover: * Why “I’ll do it when I have more energy” is really a fear of doing it wrong in disguise. * The crucial difference between rearranging and organizing and why you have the two confused. * How constraints and systems set creative people free rather than boxing them in. * Why you should start with whatever frustrated you most today. * The reason we organize by function, not by space. * How practice builds the muscle memory that saves you time, energy, and money. Resources: * Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hEx1DBbSQxY * Subscribe to More than Organized for free on Substack: https://morethanorganized.substack.com/ Thank you so much for listening! Make sure you follow the podcast for real-life changes that add up - and a steady reminder that organizing doesn’t have to be this hard. Simple Enough is an organizing, productivity, and mindset podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives, and overthinkers, hosted by Certified Professional Organizer Miriam Ortiz y Pino. Follow for practical decluttering, time-management, decision-making, and money-mindset strategies to simplify your space, systems, life, and business. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanorganized.substack.com