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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 52 MIN

Stop Feeling Mentally Cluttered & Overwhelmed! Organization Expert Shira Gill

from Hack Your Happiness · host Small Bits of Happiness

If your room is messy, your schedule feels overwhelming, your mind won’t slow down, and you constantly feel behind in life, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with world-renowned organizing expert and bestselling author Shira Gill. And Shira is about to completely reframe what clutter actually is.Because according to Shira, clutter isn’t just about messy rooms or overflowing closets. It’s emotional.It’s mental.It’s stress that quietly follows you every single day.By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how your environment affects your mood, energy, confidence, and overall happiness far more than you realize. And even better, you'll know exactly how to optimize your space for more clarity, peace, and happiness.You’ll also learn:- Why we keep buying things we don’t need- How to stop feeling guilty saying “no” (+ scripts to use when saying "no")- How to create more calm in your space without becoming an extreme minimalist- Simple systems and routines that instantly make life feel lighter- How to efficiently organize your space TODAYShira also shares her powerful story of growing up between two homes after her parents’ divorce, how organizing became a coping mechanism during difficult seasons of life, and how that eventually turned into a global career helping thousands of people simplify their homes, minds, and lives.Whether you feel buried under clutter, stuck in comparison, overwhelmed by your schedule, or simply exhausted from trying to do it all, this episode will leave you with practical tools and a completely new perspective on what it really means to feel enough.Explore our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop The 'I Swear It's Easy' Cookbook⁠⁠⁠Visit Shira's website⁠Sign Up For Shira's NewsletterReady to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with home organizing expert, Michelle Ogundehin. We know you'll love it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen + watch now!⁠⁠(00:00) Why This Episode Matters For You(02:21) "The Worst Thing That Turned Into The Best Thing"(04:46) How Organization Impacts Happiness(06:16) Three Organizational Practices To Use TODAY!(09:41) Most Frequent 'Clutter' Items(12:18) Let's Talk About Emotional Clutter(15:00) Storytime: Personal Life and Clutter(19:11) A Quick Way To Transform Your Life(20:14) Editing Your Life Without OVER-Editing(23:12) How is Organization a Wellness Tool?(25:32) How Can I Stop Buying Things That I Don't Need?(29:52) Hacks To Stop Saying "Yes" To Everything(31:03) Shira's Must-Know Scripts For Saying "No"(33:43) Define Your Enough(36:39) Quick Pause!(37:03) What Is 'Enough'?(38:45) Should I Care About Routines?(40:30) Staples For Your Daily Routine + A Peek Into Shira's Routine(43:51) Complaining: Good or Bad?(46:32) Shira's Challenge For You(48:04) Rapid Fire!(51:12) Find Shira Here(52:12) How To Make Your Home Happy

If your room is messy, your schedule feels overwhelming, your mind won’t slow down, and you constantly feel behind in life, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with world-renowned organizing expert and bestselling author Shira Gill. And Shira is about to completely reframe what clutter actually is.Because according to Shira, clutter isn’t just about messy rooms or overflowing closets. It’s emotional.It’s mental.It’s stress that quietly follows you every single day.By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how your environment affects your mood, energy, confidence, and overall happiness far more than you realize. And even better, you'll know exactly how to optimize your space for more clarity, peace, and happiness.You’ll also learn:- Why we keep buying things we don’t need- How to stop feeling guilty saying “no” (+ scripts to use when saying "no")- How to create more calm in your space without becoming an extreme minimalist- Simple systems and routines that instantly make life feel lighter- How to efficiently organize your space TODAYShira also shares her powerful story of growing up between two homes after her parents’ divorce, how organizing became a coping mechanism during difficult seasons of life, and how that eventually turned into a global career helping thousands of people simplify their homes, minds, and lives.Whether you feel buried under clutter, stuck in comparison, overwhelmed by your schedule, or simply exhausted from trying to do it all, this episode will leave you with practical tools and a completely new perspective on what it really means to feel enough.Explore our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop The 'I Swear It's Easy' Cookbook⁠⁠⁠Visit Shira's website⁠Sign Up For Shira's NewsletterReady to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with home organizing expert, Michelle Ogundehin. We know you'll love it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen + watch now!⁠⁠(00:00) Why This Episode Matters For You(02:21) "The Worst Thing That Turned Into The Best Thing"(04:46) How Organization Impacts Happiness(06:16) Three Organizational Practices To Use TODAY!(09:41) Most Frequent 'Clutter' Items(12:18) Let's Talk About Emotional Clutter(15:00) Storytime: Personal Life and Clutter(19:11) A Quick Way To Transform Your Life(20:14) Editing Your Life Without OVER-Editing(23:12) How is Organization a Wellness Tool?(25:32) How Can I Stop Buying Things That I Don't Need?(29:52) Hacks To Stop Saying "Yes" To Everything(31:03) Shira's Must-Know Scripts For Saying "No"(33:43) Define Your Enough(36:39) Quick Pause!(37:03) What Is 'Enough'?(38:45) Should I Care About Routines?(40:30) Staples For Your Daily Routine + A Peek Into Shira's Routine(43:51) Complaining: Good or Bad?(46:32) Shira's Challenge For You(48:04) Rapid Fire!(51:12) Find Shira Here(52:12) How To Make Your Home Happy

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