79. Decluttering and Organizing Are Actually About Mindset, with Tracy Hoth

Does the word "organization" strike fear into your heart? If you have spent decades calling yourself a "piler," a "messy person," or someone who just "cannot handle paper," it is no wonder your house reflects that reality.In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth joins me to explain why decluttering isn't just about buying cute bins at Target—it is entirely about your mindset. We dive into why we unconsciously use clutter to protect ourselves from difficult emotions (like the guilt of cleaning out a parent's house) and how to rewrite your identity so that getting organized actually feels easy.If you are tired of staring at the junk drawer or drowning in mail, and you want a simple, step-by-step system to finally create space in your life, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn:✔ The Identity Trap: Why you can never out-perform or out-organize your own identity, and how to borrow confidence from the areas of your life where you are organized (like your career or planning vacations) ✔ The "Opt-Out" Secret: The website you need to visit today to drastically reduce the amount of junk mail, credit card offers, and donation requests flooding your house ✔ The Psychology of Clutter: How to ask yourself, "How is this clutter protecting me?" to uncover the hidden fears or unresolved grief keeping you stuck  ✔ The S.P.A.C.E. Method: Tracy's brilliant 5-step system for a 15-minute declutter challenge, including why you must always sort like-items together before making a single decision Take Action Today:Stop the Mail: Visit optoutprescreen.com to stop receiving credit card and insurance offers in the mail.Grab the Free Challenge: Go to simplysquaredaway.com/declutter to download Tracy's free 15-Minute Declutter Challenge.Connect with Tracy on Instagram at @tracyhoth, on the web at simplysquaredaway.com, and grab the free declutter training at simplysquaredaway.com/training.Take the Quiz: Are you smack dab in menopause or just in the mayhem of midlife? Take the fun quiz at cherylpfischer.com/menopausequiz.Take a little bit better care of yourself in midlife.Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy!Support the show🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence!🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us.💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation?Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/rechargeLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women.Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website---------------💡If you are a brand or business wanting to reach an audience of women in their 40s and 50s who are focused on health, success, and taking care of themselves and others well in this stage of life, consider sponsoring Mind Your Midlife podcast.  More information here.