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What if the reason you feel stuck isn't that you're lazy, unmotivated, or doing something wrong? What if you're simply out of flow?
This episode feels especially meaningful to me because Laurie Smith was last on the podcast back in Episode 105, when she was in the middle of writing the book we're talking about today. We worked together while she was writing, organizing her ideas, and creating space for this project to come to life. And now? She's back with her finished book, The Flow Habit.
Laurie has spent years studying, teaching, and experimenting with flow through her coaching, research, and her popular 28-Day Flow Challenges. In this conversation, we explore what flow actually is, why so many of us feel disconnected from it, and how finding your unique "flow formula" can help you experience more focus, creativity, joy, and momentum in your business and life.
We also dive into something I found fascinating: how understanding your own flow can actually help you get organized, stay motivated, and make even the tasks you normally avoid feel more manageable.
If you've ever thought, "That sounds great, but I'm just not someone who experiences flow," this episode might change your mind.
What You'll Learn:
What "flow" really means and why it's about much more than "going with the flow"
How to identify your own unique formula for experiencing flow
Why childhood memories can provide clues to your natural strengths and purpose
The surprising connection between flow and organization
How to use "flow motivators" to tackle tasks you normally avoid
The four-step FEEL framework Laurie teaches to help create more flow in everyday life
Why trying too hard to get into flow often prevents it
How tiny moments of joy can create powerful shifts in your business and personal life
Practical ways to make organizing feel easier, more meaningful, and even fun
Why reconnecting with your own joy may be one of the most productive things you can do
Connect with Laurie Smith
Laurie Smith is an inspirational author, professional speaker, podcast host, and coach, and has worked in the fields of creativity and personal growth for more than 20 years. She is on a mission to spread the word about the transformational power of everyday flow, those experiences we have when we are so absorbed by what we are doing that we lose track of time. Laurie is the author of several books, including The Flow Habit, which was recently published by Hay House, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Since 2020, hundreds of people around the world have participated in Laurie’s free 28-Day Flow Challenge. Laurie is passionate about how flow can help us access our creative spark, uplift others, and help us make our dreams come true.
Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | The Flow Habit Book | Podcast | - All links mentioned in the post can be found here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/176
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If I Had to Organize My Home From Scratch, Here's Exactly What I'd Do
After helping people organize their homes for more than 18 years, I've learned that organizing isn't really about containers, labels, or finding the "perfect" place to start.
If I woke up tomorrow and my entire house was completely disorganized, I wouldn't begin by buying bins or heading to the Container Store.
I'd start somewhere completely different.
In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact process I would use to organize my home from scratch today, including:
Why I wouldn't start with organizing at all
How to decide what matters most in your current season of life
The three questions I always ask when choosing where to begin
Why success creates momentum
What to expect when organizing temporarily makes your house look worse
Why completing one space at a time builds confidence
How to use the SPACE organizing method in every room
Why organizing is a skill, not a personality trait
How to treat each organizing project like a project manager
The role accountability plays in finally following through
If you've ever wondered where to start organizing your home or why you struggle to stay organized, this episode will help you create a home that supports the life you actually want to live. - Find all the links mentioned in this episode here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/175
Is your office helping you get work done... or making everything harder?
When someone recently asked me if I had an episode specifically about organizing an office, I realized I had talked about pieces of it over the years, but never dedicated an entire episode to the topic. So I invited professional organizer Lisa Griffith to join me for a conversation about what actually matters when it comes to creating an organized workspace.
Lisa and I go way back to our early coaching days, and she brings such a refreshing perspective to organization. Instead of focusing on perfectly styled desks and Pinterest-worthy office setups, she challenges us to think about something much more important: Does your office support the way you actually work?
If you've ever felt guilty because your workspace doesn't look perfect, or you've spent time organizing only to find yourself right back in the same place, this episode will help you rethink what organization really means.
We talk about why function always comes before appearance, how to identify your natural work style, and why creating systems that fit you is far more important than creating a picture-perfect office.
What You'll Learn:
Why Pinterest-perfect offices often create unrealistic expectations
The difference between organizing for appearance and organizing for function
The one question you should ask before organizing any space
How to identify the work style that fits you best
Why some people need things visible and others need them hidden
Why more organizing isn't always the answer
Practical ways to create an office that supports your productivity - For all links and information, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/174
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What if getting organized isn't really about the stuff?
In this personal episode, Tracy shares lessons she's learning as she redecorates her home, declutters books, creates more space, and navigates a season of asking bigger questions about life and purpose.
What started as a home project became something much deeper. Through slowing down, making intentional decisions, and creating space, Tracy discovered that organizing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and uncovering what's next.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why organizing sometimes takes longer than you expected
How decluttering can reveal what matters most in your current season
The connection between physical clutter, mental clutter, and creativity
Why creating space can help you hear God's direction more clearly
How organizing can be about becoming, not just doing
The surprising lessons Tracy learned while redesigning her home
If you've ever felt like you're in a season of transition, wondering what's next, or feeling pulled toward something new but aren't quite sure what it is, this episode will encourage you to slow down and pay attention to what creating space might be revealing.
Because sometimes the greatest gift of organizing isn't what leaves your life.
It's what gets uncovered. 173 | Feeling Stuck? How Rituals Close the Gap Between Intention and Action with Danielle McGeough
16/06/2026 | 48 mins.Find Danielle's links and more here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/173
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Have you ever ended the day wondering why you didn't do the thing you fully intended to do?
You had a plan. You knew what needed to happen. Maybe it was hiring support, finishing a project, creating content, or finally making a decision you've been putting off. But somehow, your actions didn't align with your intentions.
If that sounds familiar, you're going to love this conversation.
Today I'm joined by Danielle McGeough, coach, professor, and creator of the Stuck Assessment. Danielle helps people uncover what's really keeping them stuck and teaches simple rituals that help them move forward.
In this episode, we dig into the hidden reasons we struggle to take action, even when we genuinely want to. We talk about the stories we tell ourselves, the habits that keep us looping in the same patterns, why high achievers often struggle when they're beginners again, and how small rituals can help us build trust with ourselves and finally move forward.
If you've been feeling frustrated because you know what to do but can't seem to get yourself to do it, this conversation will help you identify what's really going on and give you practical ways to start making progress.
What You'll Learn:
Why intentions and actions often don't match
The different types of "stuck" and how to identify yours
How self-sabotage can show up in your business
Why high achievers struggle when they don't immediately know what they're doing
The role perfectionism plays in keeping you stuck
Why rebuilding trust with yourself matters
Simple rituals that help bridge the gap between intention and action
How greater self-awareness makes taking action easier
Practical ways to start moving forward when you feel stuck
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My journey hasn’t always been easy. I’ve faced my own share of obstacles and setbacks, and I know how difficult it can be to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, keep things organized, and create systems and procedures, ALL while doing everything else in my business.
That’s why I created this podcast: to share the strategies, tools, and mindset shifts that have helped me build a strong foundation in my own business and help other life coach clients overcome these challenges and succeed on their own terms.
Through my podcast, you’ll learn how to:
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Whether you’re just starting or have had your coaching business for years, my podcast has something for you. If you are diagnosed with ADHD or feel like you’re missing the organizing gene, I can help. If you love all things organizing, join me to learn more!
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