Feeling overwhelmed by clutter—but also overwhelmed by the idea of getting organized?

You’re not alone.

In this week’s Coffee Talk, I’m joined by professional organizing coach Tracy Hoth, who’s been helping people get organized for over 17 years. We talk about why most organizing attempts fail, how identity plays a huge role in clutter, and why 15 minutes might be the only habit you actually need to get started.

This episode is all about simple baseline habits—no perfection, no weekend-long purges, and no buying a bunch of containers. Just practical, realistic systems that work for busy women.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why identifying as “disorganized” keeps you stuck (and what to think instead)
• How to use the 15-minute rule to make organizing doable
• Why sorting first reduces decision fatigue
• How to avoid creating a bigger mess while decluttering
• The power of assigning “homes” (and getting your family on board)
• Smart questions to ask so clutter stops coming back in
• How organizing your space can also help organize your thoughts

If you’ve ever said, “I’ll get organized when I have more time,” this episode is your permission slip to start small—and actually follow through.

🔗 Resources Mentioned

• FREE 15-Minute Declutter Challenge:
  👉 http://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter
• Tracy’s website: https://simplysquaredaway.com/
• The Organized Coach Podcast: https://simplysquaredaway.com/podcast/
• Follow Tracy on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracyhoth

👋 About Our Guest

Tracy Hoth is a professional organizing coach and the host of The Organized Coach Podcast (Top 1% globally with 100K+ downloads). She helps people create simple systems to organize both their homes and businesses—without overwhelm or perfectionism.

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This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.