Podcast: ‘A’ is for Assigning a Home to Each Item

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Episode Title

‘A’ is for Assigning a Home to Each Item

Podcast Description

Welcome to the ABCs of Home Organization, the podcast that simplifies home management one letter and habit at a time. Join Stephanie King as she shares practical organizing principles inspired by her book, The ABCs of Home Organization. In each episode, you’ll gain actionable steps to clear clutter, establish routines, and create a home that brings joy and peace.

Episode Summary

In this episode, Stephanie dives into the first letter of the organizing journey—A is for Assigning a Home to Each Item. She explores why every item in your home needs a designated space and how this simple habit can transform your living environment. By assigning homes to your belongings, you can save time, reduce stress, and maintain a clutter-free space with ease.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Simple steps to assign homes for everyday items.
• The psychological benefits of knowing where everything belongs.
• How to track your household habits to create your organizing systems.

Key Takeaways

• Discovering Your Why: Recognizing the motivation behind your desire to organize is key to being successful.
• Everything Needs a Home: Clutter accumulates when items don’t have designated spaces. Identify logical and accessible spots for each category of belongings.
• Think About Usage: Assign homes based on where and how frequently items are used.

Quote of the Episode

“The key to creating an organized space that works for you is to organize organically.”
– Stephanie King

Actionable Steps (aka The Homework)

Pick one area in your home—perhaps your entryway, kitchen drawer, or bathroom cabinet—and assign a home to every item within it. Ensure everything has an assigned home and is easy to return after each use.

Utilize your phone alarm or smart device and set a daily alarm to reset your living spaces.

Resources Mentioned

• Join the Podcasting Community on Facebook by following [@ABCsOfHomeOrganization] to connect with like-minded listeners and to share your organizing journey.
• Follow Stephanie on Instagram [@ABCsOfHomeOrganization] for daily tips and before and after reels.
• Explore Stephanie’s book, The ABCs of Home Organization, the inspiration behind the podcast. Use it as a companion guide to follow along with each episode and as a daily reference to help you stay on track with your organizing goals.

Join the Conversation

We want to hear from you! What’s your biggest organizing challenge? What’s your greatest success? Share your thoughts, questions and stories on our Facebook community [@ABCsOfHomeOrganization] or by reaching out via email at info@ABCsofHomeOrganization.com.

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Next Episode Teaser

Get ready to dive into the letter B! We’ll explore how to “bring dishes to the sink” and turn household tasks into routines. Tune in for actionable tips you can implement immediately!

Your beautifully organized life begins now.

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Disclaimer

Stephanie or guests on ABCs of Organization Podcast may make suggestions concerning certain items of listener; however, Listener bears the ultimate responsibility for determining how and whether to retain, discard, destroy, store, or otherwise treat all items. ABCs of Organization Podcast hereby disclaims any liability in connection with Listener’s decision concerning any items. Further, ABCs of Organization Podcast urges Listener to speak with Listener’s advisors, accountants, appraisers, and/or attorneys prior to the destruction or disposal of any financial or legal records of any kind.