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After trying an extreme diet for many months, I learned there is sooooo much psychology behind food choices and nutrition. While making those major changes, I also had to become more aware of my relationship with food... which can be pretty complicated at times. Can you relate? For today's episode, I offer you some thoughts and a few simple tips that I've been implementing into my own life when it comes to meals and the foods I eat. I also share with you some new habits and lifestyle changes that I'm trying to make that you can hopefully find some value in as well. Many of them have completely changed and simplified my relationship with food!   CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE FREE DRAWING!   FREE GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Want to enter a drawing to win a free subscription to Clean Eating Magazine??? Just click on the link! We will draw the names of three winners on July 31st of 2019. If you are a winner, we will notify you through email. If you are tuning into this episode AFTER the drawing, just click on the same link to ge

Does food ever get lost in your fridge? It gets pushed to the back, overlooked, or maybe it just gets forgotten about? There have been too many times when I've bought fresh food from the grocery store, went days without eating it, then regretfully had to toss it in the trash. On today's episode I share with you some very simple tips and tricks to help you rescue and save some of your fading fridge food before it goes bad.   CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE FREE DRAWING   FREE GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Want to enter a drawing to win a free subscription to Clean Eating Magazine??? Just click on the link! We will draw the names of three winners on July 31st of 2019. If you are a winner, we will notify you through email. If you are tuning into this episode AFTER the drawing, just click on the same link to get an exclusive coupon code to receive a one year subscription for only $10... that's 79% off the cover price!  If you do not win in the drawing, we will still send you the same awesome coupon code.   Links Mentioned in this Sh

With big life changes and transitions, come big life lessons. For the last six months, my family and I made some MAJOR changes in our diet. During this episode, I tell you all about that journey and all the random lessons I learned from it. It was actually very interesting how many of those lessons run parallel with other topics I often talk about on the show concerning organizing and simplifying your home and life. My intention of this episode (and a few to follow) is to explore the mindsets behind healthy eating, as well as the habits and lifestyle changes that go along with it. Please keep in mind, I am not a certified nutritionist, dietitian and I am for sure not a doctor. The information I share with you on this show is based off of my own personal experience and many years of research. So as you hear me share strategies and techniques that have worked for me, keep in mind that everyone is different... your experience and views may not be the same as mine, and that's of course, totally ok.   CLICK HERE T

I'm on a journey to simplify my life, but sometimes it's hard letting go of things that I feel attached to. On today's episode I explain how there is one category in my life that I need to downsize. I also tell you how I recently had a consultation with myself as my own personal professional home organizer and came up with a great solution to my problem.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode234 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Last week, we decided to start our summer adventures a little early. We pulled our son out of school for a whirlwind road trip from Seattle, Washington to Austin, Texas. We drove 32 hours straight there with very few stops! I know it may sound crazy (especially considering we even took our dog) but it was fun. And we survived. And in this episode I tell you all about it. Now keep in mind, the ideas I share with you can be applied to ANY space in your life, particularly in your home. Not just your car. So, even if you aren't planning any road trips this year, you can still get a lot from this show.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #231: How To Organize Your Car (And Keep It That Way!)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode233 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the wor

When you get up in the morning to start your day, do you have a good game plan? I'm sure you have your day planned out and you know where you need to be and when you need to be there. But when it comes to your to-do's, do you know EXACTLY what needs to be done? And if you do, do those things actually get done? If you feel like your mile long to-do list is paralyzing and you're totally overwhelmed with too much to do, then this episode will help. On today's show I share with you a very simple to-do list strategy to help you focus on your priorities (with no distractions) to get more done.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #68: Get More Done With A Focus Frame   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode232 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: Carla

I honestly can't believe we haven't done a single show on how to organize your car! On today's episode, not only do I give you all my thoughts, tips, and tricks on how to organize your car, but I also talk about how to KEEP it organized. And since I toss a lot at you, I created a new freebie checklist for you to download.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Free Checklist: "Essential Items To Consider Keeping In Your Car"   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode231 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

Shopping and acquiring new things can be fun and VERY therapeutic. But having too much stuff that you have to organize, manage, and store is NOT always fun. What if we can somehow tap into the therapeutic aspects of letting go of things? What if we could get equal enjoyment from purging things as we do from buying them? Wouldn't that make simplifying and organizing a lot easier? On today's show I revisit a unique perspective that can help you clear out the clutter in your home to reveal the simplified space hiding underneath.                                                                  Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode230 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeA

Over the years, I've learned that simplifying your home isn't just about where you put things or what nifty little storage bins you should buy to put things in. There is actually soooo much more to it than that. Organizing your home and simplifying your life has a lot to do with your mindsets, not just storage tips. Which is why, I always say that I specialize in the psychology behind home organizing. For today's episode, I share with you a "mindset strategy" that I use for certain clients. And I even use it myself, at times... because it works.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Episode #5: Top Organizing Strategies and Secrets Revealed!   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode229 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Face

Ever get to the very end of a huge organizing project and then all of a sudden you feel STUCK? You have a bunch of little piles and things that need to be put away, but you feel overwhelmed? Today, I chat about one of the hardest, most challenging issues that many of my clients face when organizing their homes. And it's actually something I even struggle with on occasion.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode228 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae  

After listening to our last couple episodes about whether or not you should finish what you start, are you finally ready to tackle a few of your unfinished projects cluttering up your house? Get ready to take notes! On today's episode I give you a 6 step action plan to help you finally finish those good intentions.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #225: Should You Finish What You Start... Or Not? Episode #226: What Is Your Real Road Block? Episode #88: Paint Or Get Off The Ladder! Episode #104: A Unique Technique To Tackle Any Task Episode #8: How To Make A "Perfect Day Itinerary" Episode #11: How Do I Make A "Perfect Week Itinerary"? (Ask CarlaRae) Episode #176: I'm Trying Hard Not To Be A Perfectionist Procrastinator (CarlaRae Confesses)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode227 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Worksheet: "The Perfect Day Itinerary Worksheet"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word PERFECTDAY   Free Guide:  "9 Way

Sometimes, while in the middle of a project, it's easy to get stuck. You lose steam. Or you get discouraged. Or you lose interest. Then you stop. And then you never get around to finishing it. It just happens. And sometimes you don't finish what you started because it's no longer a priority, which is totally ok. But, sometimes, you stop because something very specific is blocking you. On today's episode, I talk about why it's important to figure out what your real roadblocks are so that you can finally push past them.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode226 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRa

For today's episode of Life Made Simple, I continue with the topic of good intentions... as in something we keep with a good intention to DO, MAKE, FINISH, or FIX. We all have those kinds of projects in our life. Things that we start, we intended to do, but for whatever reason we just haven't finished yet. But what happens when those projects pile up? When those good intentions begin to clutter our home, and weigh on our minds (because you know they do). So often, those good intentions - those projects left undone - become negative feelings of guilt.   For today's episode, I talk about finishing what you start. But not about HOW to finish what you start (I'll actually give you tips on that next week). Instead, we look at how to determine whether something should be finished or not.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #223: A More Positive Perspective Of Packrats Episode #79: You Need To Know The 4 D's Of Productivity   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode225 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePo

For today's quick and brief episode of Life Made Simple, I share with you one simple health habit that I've been working on for the last few months...  and it's a total game changer!   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode224 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

We all know that here are a lot of negative connotations associated with the term "hoarder" or even "packrat".  They always seem to get a bad rap. And while I know that there are for sure negative effects and consequences of hoarding behavior, for today's episode I offer you a slightly different perspective on the topic.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #53: Pack Rat or Hoarder? Is there a difference? (Ask CarlaRae) Episode #55: (PART 1) How To Live With Someone Who Won't Change - "I Married A Packrat!" Episode #57: (PART 2) How To Live With Someone Who Won't Change   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode223 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: Carl

There is nothing wrong with having multiples of things... especially when you use them regularly. Or if you really just love them. But, over time, a few things somehow multiply and they turn into too many. And when you have too many of an item they tend to take up space, time, and energy. On today's episode, I give you a list of things that you may have too many of in your home.      Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #15: Do You Have A "Just In Case" Mentality? Episode #10: Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing?   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode32 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

After listening to the first few episodes in this series, I hope by now you have figured out what your primary love language(s) are. Today, I explain how to better speak other people's love languages that may be foreign to you. I also explain why it's so hard for some people to learn new languages and easy for others. And if you have a hard time expressing love in a different language, I give you some very specific examples of easy and effective tips and tricks that you can use for each love language. Not only that, but I help you to be a better advocate for yourself for when your love tank is running on low, and how to be patient with your loved ones as they learn your love language.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #217: Understanding The 5 Love Languages (PART 1) Episode #218: When Their Love Tank Is Running Low Episode #219: Understanding The 5 Love Languages (PART 2)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode221 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Dr. Gary Chapman's Website: The

Today we go back to the basics of home organizing with one simple rule that you need to know to help keep your home clean, clear, and clutter-free.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode220 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

So... have you figured out what your love language is? Last week we looked at the five different love languages from Dr. Gary Chapman. For today's part 2 episode in this series, we dive even deeper into understanding each of those love languages and how to figure out your own primary love language. I also explain why that can be a little complicated for some people.     Links Mentioned in this Show: Episode #217: Understanding The 5 Love Languages (PART 1)   Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode219 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Dr. Gary Chapman's Website: The 5 Love Languages The Book: The 5 Love Languages   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae

When trying to figure out your loved one's love language, it's important to pay attention to how they express love to you and to others. But, like I explain in today's episode, another thing you need to pay attention to are things that they complain about.   What complaints do you hear most often from your loved one? What do they nag you about? What do they grumble about? And what do they really want and need from you?   Links Mentioned in this Show: Share this Episode: CarlaRaeArneson.com/episode218 Share this Podcast: LifeMadeSimplePodcast.com   Dr. Gary Chapman's Website: The 5 Love Languages The Book: The 5 Love Languages   Simplicity University: SimplicityU.com   Free Guide:  "9 Ways to Simplify Your Life"   Or send a text to 44222 with the word 9SIMPLIFY   Free Download: "5 Steps to Organizing Your Home"  Or send a text to 44222 with the word ORGANIZE   Website: CarlaRaeArneson.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CarlaRaeArneson   Submit Questions & Comments: CarlaRaeArneson.com/AskCarlaRae