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145 | When Good Things Become Too Much: 3 Questions for Faithful Discernment

When good things become too much, it’s often not because we’re doing the wrong things — but because we’re doing too many of the right ones.
In this re-aired episode of the Organized On Purpose Podcast, we’re talking about the quiet burnout that happens when we say yes out of guilt, obligation, or fear of disappointing others, rather than out of discernment.
Many women who love to serve find themselves with schedules filled with meaningful commitments — meetings, projects, ministries, and responsibilities that once felt like blessings. Over time, those good things can begin to drain us and crowd out the rest, margin, and clarity we need to thrive in this season.
In this episode, I gently walk you through three questions for faithful discernment to help you pause before your next yes and ask:
Is this life-giving or depleting?
Am I responding out of guilt or obedience?
Does this align with what God is asking of me right now?
We talk about:
The hidden cost of always saying yes
Why guilt is not a healthy guide
The difference between serving faithfully and overgiving
How to say no without shame
Creating rhythms that support what God is calling you to in this season
This episode is for women who want to live faithfully, serve generously, and still have space to breathe — without burning out.
🎧 Originally aired as Episode 55 (2023) and re-aired due to its continued relevance.Have your question answered on the podcast: Info@OrganizeWithKristina.comStay in touch! • Join the Newsletter for your printable checklist: https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/ac428baac7• Pair the Podcast with the Community: www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose/ : Decluttering & Organizing for Christian Moms

144 | Decluttering When Your Brain Says “No”: How Decision Fatigue, Novelty, and Micro-Wins Change Everything

This episode dives deep into why so many women feel overwhelmed at home — not because they’re unmotivated or “bad at organizing,” but because the brain responds to clutter, decisions, novelty, transitions, and loneliness in predictable ways. I am answering four listener questions, weaving in practical organizing strategies and specific scientific concepts discussed in the episode, including:
Decision fatigue and temporary disorganization bias — why dumping grounds appear during remodels and life transitions
The novelty effect, executive function fatigue, and habit friction — why systems stop working even when you set them up well
The Zeigarnik effect and task-switching overload — how unfinished tasks drain mental energy and fuel the “I can’t follow through” spiral
Micro-wins and dopamine — why breaking projects into 5-15 minute tasks changes everything
Freeze responses, low internal reward cues, cognitive overload, and living alone — why some women feel powerless to begin
You’ll also hear faith-rooted encouragement on stewardship, caring for your home as part of wellbeing, and showing up for yourself the same way you show up for others. Whether your home is “not that bad” or completely overwhelming, this episode gives you the scientific understanding — and the small, doable steps — that help you finally move forward.
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143 | 50 Things to Declutter Today: A Body-Doubling Episode for Quick Wins

This episode is for the Christian woman who wants a fresh start but feels stuck, scattered, or surrounded by things she didn’t mean to keep. Instead of waiting for the “right mood” or a wide-open weekend, we’re using a powerful strategy: body doubling.
Following along in real time, you’ll declutter 50 items that take 10–60 seconds each. Pens, old receipts, mystery cords, stretched-out scrunchies, expired spices, broken toys, duplicate kitchen tools — tiny things that create big visual and mental clutter.
By the end of this episode, you’ll:• Clear space quickly• Build momentum• Feel lighter and more in control• Have a repeatable process that you can activate any time• Create a sense of calm heading into the New Year!
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142 | Your Waiting Is Not Wasted: A Thanksgiving Encouragement

A Thanksgiving devotional for Christian women in a slow season—faith, timing, and hope when the waiting feels long.If you’re walking through a slow or quiet season—building new habits, strengthening your faith, healing, or trying to create order in your home—this Thanksgiving devotional is for you. In today’s episode, Kristina shares the story of David and Solomon and the seven-year building of the first temple as a reminder that God works powerfully in the long road, not just the quick breakthroughs.
This short but heartfelt devotional will encourage you to trust God’s timing, release the pressure to rush ahead, and recognize that obedience in your “not yet” season still matters deeply. Your progress may feel hidden, but your purpose isn’t. God is shaping you just as much as the work you’re building.
You’ll hear biblical encouragement, practical reflection, and a closing prayer for the Christian woman navigating a slow build, a waiting season, or a time where the fruit hasn’t yet shown up. This Thanksgiving, may you find comfort in knowing that God wastes nothing—especially not your waiting.
Scriptures Mentioned:1 Chronicles 231 Chronicles 22:9–101 Kings 6:38
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141 | 5 Tips to Reset After the Holidays and Create Space for What’s Next

When the holiday season ends, it’s easy to shove everything back into bins and call it done. But what if this year you took a few extra minutes to put things away with purpose — and left yourself set up for peace, not overwhelm, when next season rolls around?
 
In this episode, I’m sharing five simple steps to help you declutter the leftover holiday chaos, reset your spaces, and start the new year with more peace, order, and intention.
You’ll learn how to:
• Organize decorations, lights, and ornaments so they’re easy to unpack next year• Sort and store cards, keepsakes, and photos without losing their meaning• Simplify your holiday storage systems so Christian home organization feels lighter, not overwhelming• Reset the spaces and routines that carried the weight of the holiday hustle• Reflect with purpose on what worked this season — and what needs to change heading into 2026
This conversation is all about creating space for a fresh start in your mind, in your heart — clearing the visual and mental clutter so your home, routines, and heart are aligned with what God is calling you into next. And I can't wait to hear what that may be.
Praying for you this holiday season!
📖 “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)💛 Pair the Podcast with the Community: www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose/Contact Kristina: Info@organizewithkristina.com for coaching inquiries or podcast questions.🔔Subscribe To The Newsletter: https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/ac428baac7

140 | 5 Simple Ways to Decorate for the Holidays Without Clutter or Chaos

What would it mean if your home could feel like Christmas — without being buried in stuff?This episode is a reminder that peace and beauty don’t come from more décor, but from the heart and atmosphere you create within your walls.
Let’s talk about decorating with intention — adding warmth, joy, and Christ-centered calm to your home this holiday season. Because when your home feels peaceful, everyone in it does too.
📖 “Neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV)
🎧 Episodes Referenced → Episode 138. Episode 139.💛 Pair the Podcast with the Community: www.facebook.com/groups/organizedonpurpose/🪶 Subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s “After-Holiday Reset” episode!

139 | Make Room for Joy: Preparing Your Home and Heart for the Holidays

The holiday season can get chaotic — full calendars, cluttered counters, and mental overload before December even begins.
This episode walks you through how to get ahead of the season with simple prep habits that make everything lighter.We’ll talk about how to:✅ Clear the physical and mental clutter that slows you down✅ Set up a digital and visual calendar that actually works✅ Identify high-impact areas to organize before the holidays✅ Plan ahead for events, travel, and gift prep without last-minute stress
If you’ve ever felt like you spend more time scrambling than celebrating, this episode will help you bring your home, time, and mindset back into order — so you can actually enjoy the season you’ve been praying for.
Mentioned in this episode: Episode 138
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138 | 5 Steps to Finally Get Your Calendar Organized (Before the Holidays Hit)

The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us don't they! Then suddenly our calendars are overflowing. 🎄In this episode, I am walking you through five simple steps to get your schedule organized now so you can enjoy the season without burnout or busyness.
You’ll learn how to:✨ Declutter your mental load and get everything out of your head✨ Set up a digital + visual calendar system that actually works✨ Color-code your family’s schedule so everyone’s on the same page✨ Build a realistic prep plan for events and tasks (without last-minute stress)✨ Block your time intentionally — leaving room for rest, joy, and what matters most
This isn’t about over-planning — it’s about making room for peace.Because when your calendar comes into order, your home and heart often follow. 💛
📖 “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” — Proverbs 16:9 (KJV)
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137 | 3 Common Paper Clutter Problems—and Exactly How to Fix Each One

Hi friend! Stacks of paper on the counter? Shoe boxes full of photos? Junk mail that never stops coming in?
If you’re feeling buried under piles of paper — this episode will help you make sense of it all.
Kristina answers three listener questions about paper clutter and shares clear, step-by-step ways to:✨ Cut down the incoming junk mail and manage what stays✨ Create a simple routine for sorting and storing everyday paperwork✨ Organize printed photos in a way that’s realistic and meaningful for your season of life
This is a super practical, how-to conversation filled with small steps you can actually stick with. Let's clear the paper clutter and create systems that make your home feel lighter, more functional, and peaceful day by day.
🎙️ Mentioned in this episode:➡️ Mind Map & Time Audit Workshop — Thursday, October 23rd at 12 PM ESTLearn how to make more time for your organizing projects. https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/mindmap-workshop
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Let’s Move from Chaos to Clarity — Join Me for the Live Workshop

Join Kristina for a live Mind Map & Time Audit Workshop to move from chaos to clarity — and start creating the space, peace, and margin you’ve been craving at home and in your schedule.---
Feeling overwhelmed by your schedule and home? In this quick bonus episode, I am inviting you to a special live Mind Map & Time Audit Workshop designed to help you move from chaos to clarity.
You’ll learn how to see where your time is slipping away, what tasks can shift or be shared, and how to start creating the margin you need to simplify your home and routines. 
🗓️ Workshop Date: Thursday, October 23 at 12 PM EST, Zoom🎁 Includes free printable Mind Map & Time Audit worksheets👉 Save your seat → Mind Map & Time Audit Workshop https://kristina-borseti-llc.kit.com/mindmap-workshop)