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Organize Your Life & Home: The Simple System That Gives You More Time, Energy, & Control

Organize Your Life & Home: The Simple System That Gives You More Time, Energy, & Control

The Mel Robbins Podcast
Aug 6, 2026 1h 12m
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<p>This conversation will make your home and your life feel lighter and easier in the first 10 minutes. </p> <p>Clutter is stealing your time, draining your energy, and you are about to learn the fast and simple way to take back your sanity. </p> <p>Even better news: You do not need to spend an entire weekend to get organized. </p> <p>You need a simple system that works for your real (and very busy) life. </p> <p>Today, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, the organizing experts behind The Home Edit, are here to help you clear the clutter, take back your space, and make your home feel easier to live in. </p> <p>They are removing the shame from the entire process. </p> <p>Clea and Joanna walk Mel through a live, 10-minute clear out of her junk drawer and prove that you can start small, spend zero dollars, and feel an immediate difference.</p> <p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p> <p>-The 4-step method to edit, categorize, contain, and maintain any space</p> <p>-The 80/20 rule that makes every room or drawer feel organized</p> <p>-The 3 questions that make it simple to decide what to keep and what to throw out</p> <p>-The right place to start when your entire home feels overwhelming</p> <p>-Why you should never start organizing in with your closet</p> <p>-The one question that stops decision paralysis</p> <p>-Why your mess keeps coming back</p> <p>-How to create simple systems your family will follow</p> <p>-The daily drawer that makes mornings faster and less stressful</p> <p>This is not an episode about making your home look perfect.</p> <p>It’s reclaiming your time, your energy, your mental clarity, and your peace.</p> <p>By the time you finish listening, you’ll know exactly where to begin: one drawer, 10 minutes, and a few simple decisions that will make your life feel so much better.</p> <p>For more resources related to today’s episode, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-421/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p> <p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-270/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Back on Track: 5 Evening Habits to Wake Up Focused, Recharged, and in Control</a></p> <p>Connect with Mel:  </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Order Mel’s product, Pure Genius Protein</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mel's TikTok </a></li> <li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disclaimer</a></li> </ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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