Knowing how to get organized doesn’t always mean you can actually do it, especially when you’re overwhelmed or your brain doesn’t naturally work with the systems you’ve been given. In this episode of Energy + Hours, I’m joined by organizing coach Tracy Hoth to talk about the practical and mental sides of getting organized. Tracy is a certified life and organizing coach and host of the top 1% globally ranked Organized Coach Podcast. One of my favorite parts of this conversation is Tracy’s definition of being organized: knowing what you have and being able to find it when you need it. We talk about why someone can be incredibly organized at work and struggle at home, how labels like “I’m a messy person” can stick with us, and why ADHD and neurodiverse brains may need different organizing tools and structures. Tracy also shares her SPACE organizing method: Sort, Purge, Assign Homes, Contain, Energize. She uses the same process for physical clutter, time, projects, digital spaces, and even the thoughts taking up space in her brain. We also get into the connection between clutter, mental load, and energy. Unfinished tasks, paperwork, clutter, and all those things you keep meaning to deal with can continue taking up capacity even when you aren’t actively working on them. In this episode, we talk about: What it actually means to be organized How the identity of being “messy” can affect your habits Organizing systems for ADHD and neurodiverse brains Using timers, deadlines, accountability, and scheduling Tracy’s 15-minute approach to decluttering Why habits don’t need to happen every day to count Resuming a routine without treating it as starting over Tracy’s SPACE method for decluttering and organizing How physical clutter adds to mental load and drains energy Applying organizing principles to your calendar and weekly planning Using digital calendars and paper planners together The “wonderful one” strategy for reducing decision fatigue About Tracy Hoth: Tracy Hoth is a certified life and organizing coach helping women simplify their homes, lives, and businesses through practical systems and mindset shifts, so they can focus on what matters most. As the host of the top 1% globally ranked Organized Coach Podcast, she empowers women to declutter with confidence, create lasting systems, and step into the role of Organized Life CEOs. Connect with Tracy: Website https://simplysquaredaway.com Instagram https://instagram.com/tracyhoth 15 Minute Declutter Challenge http://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter The Organized Coach Podcast https://simplysquaredaway.com/podcast ⏳✨ I’m Jill, a Time Management Expert and creator of the Time Magic™ Method.I help high performers create sustainable productivity through time + energy management that works for real life. My work blends practical systems, energy awareness, and neuro-affirming tools to help people manage their priorities, capacity, and workload without burning out. Built from my experience as an entrepreneur, former hospitality professional, and mom of four, Time Magic is designed for real humans navigating real responsibilities. Explore more: ⏳ Take the Time Magic Quiz: https://jillwright.ca/quiz Get the Time Magic™ Planner: A 90-day seasonal planner designed for ADHD and intuitive brains: https://www.jillwright.ca/planner 💻 Download the Free Sustainable Productivity Toolkit: https://www.jillwright.ca/freebie 👉 For personalized support, book a Time Tune Up session: https://www.jillwright.ca/tune-up Connect with me: Website: https://www.jillwright.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours 💛 Want to support my work? I keep the Energy + Hours podcast, Substack, workshops, and many of my resources free because I believe helpful information should be accessible. If something I’ve shared has helped you and you’d like to help me keep creating more of it, you can support my work on Buy Me a Coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jillwright
