Do you wonder how you can get organized and, even more importantly, stay organized? Our environment affects how we feel, so it is important to manage the clutter and make our homes as peaceful as we want to feel. Simple routines and systems help us to get a handle on organization that will really simplify your daily life.

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Want to get organized? In preparation for the Let's Do This! Live Webinar on January 8, 2020, I've interviewed the Fabulous Jenny Layton!

Jenny met with us again for this episode, as we start this next season of productivity.  She talked with us about how to switch gears and change habits to truly be productive. There are some major pitfalls that women, in particular, fall into.  Taking on WAY too much and getting discouraged is one of those pitfalls. She shared a bank account metaphor: We only have so much time and so much energy in our account.  If we overspend we are in the red and that doesn’t help us or our family. We need to be aware of our bank account balances.  

Jenny broke down the different kinds of tasks that we all have bearing down on us:  fires, regular tasks, projects and priorities. 

One of the things that Jenny teaches in the episode is how to set up a routine for the tasks that are regularly there.  Setting up routines for these saves time and energy in our bank account so that we can give more to the things that matter most to us.  To find out more about Jenny visit her website at: https://thehappygal.com/

Have you ever felt like it was hopeless? That there was no way out of your situation and you feel helpless, discouraged and overwhelmed? 

Well, Jenny Layton once felt that too. However, she was able to see her way out of the darkness and into the light. Now she spends her days helping others use organizational methods to get themselves into a place of more peace, satisfaction, and skills that will help them to step into their purpose and passion. She is a regular on Channel 2's Fresh Living and loves to help others find ways to cut through the clutter both internally and externally. 

Summer is here! Does this create excitement or fear?  I always have a mix of emotions. I’m excited to have a more relaxed schedule, and do some of the things that we don’t have time for during the school year. But, anxiety creeps up in me as I think about how to keep my kids busy ALL DAY.  This week we talk to Jenny Layton, a professional organizer, mother and speaker. She is going to put all your fears to rest. In this conversation all about summer with kids, Jenny gives us great advice about setting expectations for the summer and being purposeful in our summer activities. Listen to this episode to create your best summer yet. Here is what we discussed:

1. How to organize our summer so we embrace the summer season.
2. Recognizing those family seasons (summer and holidays) and personally productive seasons (fall and spring)
3. Designing experiences that are of interest to your kids.
4. How to organize your bucket list and summer activities.
5. Helping kids find balance and mindfulness in their own lives.
6. Teaching your kids valuable life skills during the summer.
7. Being purposeful in your parenting during the summer.
8. Scheduling your fun and educational activities.
9. Setting summer expectations.
10. How to manage screen time.
11. Suggestions for when your kids say they are BORED.
12. Strategies for keeping your house clean with everyone home for the summer.
13. Finding time for ourselves during the summer months.
14. Creating a Power Hour.

Mom Squad Challenge:  Choose something from the areas we discussed and implement it in your life. Take some time to think about what we talked about. The thing that seems to be nagging at you..start there.

Jenny Layton's Website www.thehappygal.com

Link to Top 10 Tips for an organized Life: http://www.thehappygal.com/innercircle/top-10-tips/

B.O.R.E.D. printable: http://www.thehappygal.com/organize-your-summer/

OurPact App: https://ourpact.com/

Have the summer of your lifetime in the body you have NOW! Take the pledge to Stop Worrying and Start Living! 

Tune into this Body Buddies Podcast where Kristy Jo is joined by Professional Organizer and Health Coach, Jenny Layton to discuss how to LOVE your body.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to increase your awareness of when you're making comparisons to other women
• How to slow down the process of feeling insecure or gloomy about your body
• How to look at the logic behind your emotions and feelings
• Tools for achieving happiness in your body NOW to enjoy a wonderful summer! 

We have teamed up with some AMAZING women and companies to bring you this giveaway!

Enter Now: http://www.thehappygal.com/giveaway/

Win a swimsuit from Lime Ricki and other great prizes valued at over $600 including the Body Buddies TRANSFORMATION KIT! See what's included in the kit here: http://www.powerfoodslifestyleblog.com/product/power-transformation-package/

Jenny Layton Bio:

As a professional organizer and personal health coach, Jenny Layton has helped thousands of women organize their lives. Jenny is a professional speaker, owner of The Happy Gal, and the author of the cookbook Healthy Eating The Happy Gal Way. She appears on numerous lifestyle and radio shows, and has been an organizing guru for Franklin Covey.