Permission to be Messy

Getting organized isn't about perfection. It's about creating enough order in your life and business so you can focus on what matters most. Welcome to Permission to Be Messy, a podcast where we explore the practical and personal sides of getting organized, from clearing physical and digital clutter to understanding the thoughts, habits, and experiences that influence how we manage our lives. I'm JoAnn Krall, and I've been helping people get organized since 2006. While much of my work today focuses on helping business owners organize their information, simplify their systems, and work more efficiently, I know that disorganization doesn't stay neatly contained in one area of our lives. Life happens. We have children, change jobs, lose loved ones, move, experience illness, and navigate unexpected challenges. Sometimes our organizing struggles are connected to ADHD, OCD, perfectionism, or simply having too much on our plates. Through honest conversations, practical advice, personal stories, and interviews with guests, we'll explore why we struggle with clutter, how to make decisions with greater confidence, and what it really takes to create organization that works for us. Whether you've struggled with disorganization for years or you're facing a new season of life, my goal is to help you make progress without the pressure of getting everything perfect. Because you don't need to have it all together to live and work well. You have permission to be messy.