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Episode Synopsis
Ever gone looking for one small thing and somehow ended up cleaning the whole drawer or the entire room? You start searching for your missing item, and before you know it, everything’s out, you’re exhausted, and the original thing you needed is still missing.In this episode, we talk about the psychology behind this common spiral, why your brain confuses searching with organizing, and how to pause before the overwhelm hits. Learn how to separate the two actions so you can regain focus, protect your mental energy, and make steady, intentional progress instead of accidental chaos.In This Episode We Talk About:The psychological difference between searching and organizing tasksWhy task switching, cognitive overload, and decision fatigue lead to overwhelmHow to pause, reset, and separate your “looking” from your “cleaning” to stay focused and calmMentioned in This Episode:The “Two-Part Rule” — treating the search and cleanup as separate stepsThe impact of visual overstimulation on stress and attentionRelated episodes:When Organizing Feels Like Too Much — How to Simplify the ProcessHow Much Time to Set Aside for OrganizingReview full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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