TriumphTuesday with Louise Hopkin - 02.21.23

<p><em><strong>TwoSistas</strong></em> welcomed to today’s podcast on this TriumphTuesday, February 21, 2023, Louise Hopkin. &nbsp;Louise is a Professional Home Organizer creating offerings that are unique and work! &nbsp;Louise loves to look at the holistic organizing of how you can create space in yourself and your home so you can find the peace and harmony you crave. &nbsp;It goes way beyond the clutter and starts with our mindset.</p> <p>How do we organize our thoughts on Mindset? &nbsp;As Louise stated, Mindset is the first step that is often missed. &nbsp;Why does it keep coming back? &nbsp;Louise shared the Top 6 Reasons Why We Collect Clutter [she went into great detail with each reason]:</p> <p><em><strong>R</strong></em>etail Therapy</p> <p><em><strong>E</strong></em>motions</p> <p><em><strong>A</strong></em>ssigned Time</p> <p><em><strong>S</strong></em>entimental</p> <p><em><strong>O</strong></em>verwhelm</p> <p><em><strong>N</strong></em>o Can’t Say It</p> <p>Clutter also affects our physical health as well. &nbsp;The mental struggles for many are just that - overwhelming struggles and the blocks that occur from keeping someone from decluttering! &nbsp;It often stems back to perhaps a traumatic or very emotional event that has occurred in their lives.</p> <p>There is also a lot of fear associated with “clutter” - the fear of “what if” - Louise waked us through different scenarios with some of her clients and how to gently peel back the layers. &nbsp;It’s a very complicated and emotional process.</p> <p>We chatted about the TV show “hoarders” - how can this happen? &nbsp;Very traumatic for not only the person who is hoarding but for their family as well. &nbsp;It’s very hard for family members but for their loved ones as well. &nbsp;The emotions come straight to the forefront.</p> <p>Louise suggested starting with the easy things first, whatever that might be to you. &nbsp;It’s really the beginning of a journey of self-love, self-discovery; and unapologetic confidence!</p> <p>To learn more about Louis