Episode 400: 400 Gutting Your Office with Cheri Gregory Part 2
Kathi chats with Cheri Gregory, coauthor of Overwhelmed, and co-partner on every good caper, about how gutting your office space clears the way for your important work. Cheri shares her motivations and methods for clearing out the old and making way for the new.
In this episode, you’ll learn tips and tricks to create a clutter free office. Don’t panic, friend, we break it down in easy, actionable steps. You’ve got this!
- The primary reason to dig in and get it done.
- How to overcome the overwhelm when you are deciding what to keep and what to toss.
- The process for removing or recycling.
- A couple of handy tools to help keep you motivated.
In this main conversation, Kathi and Cheri discuss methods and mindsets for decluttering and re-organizing the office, share their personal systems for managing papers and projects, and discuss the importance of understanding your workflow and organizing accordingly. They also talk about letting go of items, recycling, emotionally handling the decluttering process, and recognizing the value of open, creative spaces for productivity.

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About Our Guests

Cheri Gregory
Sensitive and Strong Community Cafe
Resources Mentioned
- Overwhelmed
Book coauthored by Cheri Gregory and Kathi Lipp about overcoming chaos and restoring sanity.
- The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life
Kathi Lipp's book offering a room-by-room guide to decluttering and making your home a peaceful, functional space.
- Clutter Free for Life
Resource for listeners to learn more about a clutter free lifestyle and ongoing support.
- Writing at the Red House
Retreat and learning resource for writers, associated with Kathi Lipp and possibly Cheri Gregory.
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
Book recommended in discussion, focusing on building effective habits through small changes.
- Home Depot, hardboard
Product recommended for a flat writing surface, as used by Cheri Gregory.
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