173 [Devotional] Why Clutter Feels So Heavy: Is God Revealing Something Deeper?

177 | Organization Isn't the Goal

After nearly two years and almost 180 episodes, I've been reflecting on one simple truth: Organization isn't the goal. It's the path. In this episode, I'm looking back on what God has taught me through this podcast, through my work as a professional organizer, and through the women He's allowed me to walk alongside. We'll talk about why a peaceful home isn't found in perfect systems, but in making room for what matters most. I'll also share the simple six-step process I've been using to help women prayerfully decide where to focus in this season—because we don't have to do everything at once. In This Episode * Why organization isn't the destination * What God has been teaching me over the last two years * Why our homes aren't project lists * A simple six-step roadmap for choosing your next focus * Encouragement for whatever season you're walking through 📧 I'd love to hear from you. What's the one thing you've taken away from this podcast? Email me at info@organizewithkristina.com [info@organizewithkristina.com] 📬 Join the Weekly Newsletter Faith-centered encouragement, practical organizing help, and simple resets you can implement throughout the week. 👉 Weekly Newsletter [https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/ac428baac7?utm_source=chatgpt.com] https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/newsletter Enjoying the show? ⭐ Follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes 📩 Share this episode with a friend who may need encouragement in this season 💬 Join the conversation inside the Organized On Purpose community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose [http://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose/] Praying that this episode encourages you to create more order, more peace, and more purpose in your home and in your heart one small faithful step at a time.

176 | Not Enough Space? What to Do With Bulky Sweatshirts, Appliances & Awkward Cabinets

Have you ever looked around your home and wondered where all the stuff is supposed to go? In this listener Q&A episode, I'm answering three questions that might sound unrelated at first—bulky sweatshirts, crowded kitchen countertops, and those awkward dead-end corner cabinets—but they all point to a bigger challenge many of us face: making our homes work when space is limited. We'll talk about practical ways to store bulky clothing, decide which appliances deserve valuable countertop space, and make peace with those hard-to-reach cabinets that never seem to function the way we'd like. Along the way, we'll also explore why many of us own more than previous generations, how to stop organizing around Pinterest-perfect expectations, and why creating space in your home sometimes starts with owning less—not buying more storage. If you've ever felt like you're constantly rearranging things but never quite getting ahead, this conversation is for you. In This Episode: • Where to store bulky sweatshirts without creating closet chaos • How to decide which kitchen appliances earn countertop space • Creative alternatives when cabinet storage is limited • Smart ways to use awkward corner cabinets • Why not every inch of your home needs to be maximized • Creating a home that works for your real life—not someone else's Have a question you'd like answered on a future episode? Email: info@organizewithkristina.com [info@organizewithkristina.com] 📬 Join the Weekly Newsletter Faith-centered encouragement, practical organizing help, and simple resets you can implement throughout the week. 👉 Weekly Newsletter [https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/ac428baac7?utm_source=chatgpt.com] https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/newsletter [https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/newsletter] 💬 Pair the Podcast with the Community Inside the Organized On Purpose Facebook community, we continue the conversation with encouragement, visual examples, and simple reset challenges tied to the podcast episodes. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose [https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose]   Enjoying the show? ⭐ Follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes 📩 Share this episode with a friend who may need encouragement in this season 💬 Join the conversation inside the Organized On Purpose community   [http://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose/] Praying that this episode encourages you to create more order, more peace, and more purpose in your home and in your heart one small faithful step at a time.

175 | People Pleasing, Burnout, and Finding Your Identity in Christ with Charlotte Haggie.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed no matter how much you accomplish? Many women assume stress comes from a busy schedule, work demands, family responsibilities, or an overflowing to-do list. In this episode, resilience coach Charlotte joins me for a conversation about what may actually be happening underneath the overwhelm. We discuss identity-based stress, people pleasing, perfectionism, performance, self-worth, and the pressure many women carry to meet everyone's expectations. Charlotte shares practical ways to recognize the hidden beliefs driving burnout and how building your identity in Christ creates resilience, confidence, and peace even during demanding seasons. If you've been struggling with stress, anxiety, burnout, work-life balance, or feeling like you're constantly carrying too much, I think this conversation will encourage you. In this episode: • Identity-based stress vs. identity-led resilience • People pleasing and performance-driven living • Why work-life balance often leaves women frustrated • Recognizing false identities and unhealthy expectations • Building resilience through your identity in Christ • Practical steps to break reactive stress patterns We hope this conversation encourages you to take a fresh look at the stories you've been telling yourself and draws you closer to the person God created you to be. Connect with Charlotte: https://charlottehaggie.com/ [https://charlottehaggie.com/] 📬 Join the Weekly Newsletter Faith-centered encouragement, practical organizing help, and simple resets you can implement throughout the week. 👉 Weekly Newsletter [https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/ac428baac7?utm_source=chatgpt.com] https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/newsletter [https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/newsletter] 💬 Pair the Podcast with the Community Inside the Organized On Purpose Facebook community, we continue the conversation with encouragement, visual examples, and simple reset challenges tied to the podcast episodes. 👉 Organized On Purpose Facebook Community [http://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose/] https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose [https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose] Enjoying the show? ⭐ Follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes 📩 Share this episode with a friend who may need encouragement in this season 💬 Join the conversation inside the Organized On Purpose community

174 | Forget the Personality Quiz: 10 Organizing Principles That Work for Every Christian Woman

Have you ever taken an organizing personality quiz and wondered if you're really a "visual organizer," a "label lover," or someone who needs everything hidden behind closed doors? While those tools can be fun, what if the most effective organizing advice has less to do with your personality and more to do with timeless principles that work in almost every home? In this episode, I'm sharing 10 organizing principles I've seen work again and again with busy women navigating real life—including caregiving, ADHD, perimenopause, grief, packed schedules, and major life transitions. We'll discuss: ✔ Why you should always remove before you organize ✔ How reducing friction makes systems easier to maintain ✔ The power of grouping like with like ✔ Creating simple zones that support daily life ✔ Why accessibility matters more than perfection ✔ How to stop relying on memory and create trusted systems ✔ Breaking overwhelming projects into manageable steps ✔ Small resets that prevent major organizing setbacks Most importantly, we'll talk about organizing through the lens of Christian stewardship—not creating a picture-perfect home, but creating more capacity for the people, responsibilities, and purpose God has placed in your life. Episodes Referenced: 134 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/134-too-busy-to-declutter-mind-map-your-way-to-a/id1658287076?i=1000729541256]- Too Busy to Declutter? Mind Map Your Way to a More Organized Life 135 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/135-redeem-your-time-a-faith-based-audit-for/id1658287076?i=1000730782162]- Redeem Your Time: A Faith-Based Audit for Overwhelmed Moms 136 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/136-the-pause-before-the-plan-how-to-review-your/id1658287076?i=1000731955099]- The Pause Before the Plan: How to Review Your Time With Purpose If you’re interested in accountability support or organizing coaching, email me at info@organizewithkristina.com [info@organizewithkristina.com] with “MORE” in the subject line, and I’ll send over details for scheduling a 20-minute consultation call to see what kind of support may be the best fit for this season. 📬 Join the Weekly Newsletter Faith-centered encouragement, practical organizing help, and simple resets you can implement throughout the week. 👉 Weekly Newsletter [https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/ac428baac7?utm_source=chatgpt.com] https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/newsletter [https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/newsletter] 💬 Pair the Podcast with the Community Inside the Organized On Purpose Facebook community, we continue the conversation with encouragement, visual examples, and simple reset challenges tied to the podcast episodes. 👉 Organized On Purpose Facebook Community [http://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose/] https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose [https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose] Enjoying the show? ⭐ Follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes 📩 Share this episode with a friend who may need encouragement in this season 💬 Join the conversation inside the Organized On Purpose community

173 [Devotional] Why Clutter Feels So Heavy: Is God Revealing Something Deeper?

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter, unfinished projects, or the constant mental load of home management? In this devotional episode, we're exploring a deeper question: Can we truly trust in the Lord with all our heart if we're still carrying burdens He never asked us to carry? Using Proverbs 3, Isaiah 58, Matthew 11, and other KJV scriptures, we'll look at the difference between real burdens and perceived burdens, why clutter often reveals something deeper beneath the surface, and how surrendering the right things can create more peace, clarity, and capacity for what God is actually calling us to do. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, spiritually dry, or weighed down by clutter and responsibility, this episode will encourage you to examine what's truly burdening your heart—and where God may be inviting you to trust Him more fully. Scripture Referenced: Proverbs 3:5-6 | Revelation 3:16 | Isaiah 58:11 | Matthew 11:28-30 If you’re interested in accountability support or organizing coaching, email me at info@organizewithkristina.com [info@organizewithkristina.com] with “MORE” in the subject line, and I’ll send over details for scheduling a 20-minute consultation call to see what kind of support may be the best fit for this season. 📬 Join the Weekly Newsletter Faith-centered encouragement, practical organizing help, and simple resets you can implement throughout the week. 👉 Weekly Newsletter [https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/ac428baac7?utm_source=chatgpt.com] https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/newsletter [https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/newsletter] 💬 Pair the Podcast with the Community Inside the Organized On Purpose Facebook community, we continue the conversation with encouragement, visual examples, and simple reset challenges tied to the podcast episodes. 👉 Organized On Purpose Facebook Community [http://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose/] https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose [https://www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose] Enjoying the show? ⭐ Follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes 📩 Share this episode with a friend who may need encouragement in this season 💬 Join the conversation inside the Organized On Purpose community