In this episode of the Organized Coach Podcast, I discuss organizing your closet and creating a wardrobe with insights from guest Sarah Horgan.
Sarah is a full-time working mom + wife who lived with clutter and found her way to the other side. She radically changed her own life after a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Forced to examine everything, including her perfectionism and people-pleasing, she realized all the stuff (and not just the physical stuff) was standing in her way of living her life, her way.

After embracing minimalism and finding her way to simplicity, Sarah started Simple + Intentional to support other women in doing the same. She encourages and inspires others through her blog, Instagram account, and podcast.

Sarah lives in Toronto with her husband and daughter. She loves the outdoors, a strong cup of tea, and is following her dream of writing a book!
In this episode, Sarah shares her personal journey. She emphasizes that decluttering is not about the stuff but about understanding our buying behaviors and the psychology behind clutter. We focus on the importance of an organized wardrobe, offering practical tips for decluttering and organizing clothes to reduce decision fatigue and enhance personal style.
We also delve into the relationship between our belongings and self-perception, advocating for a mindful approach to consumerism and the benefits of a minimalistic lifestyle.
Sarah provides specific strategies for building a versatile, comfortable, and loved wardrobe that aligns with personal style and body image, ultimately promoting self-care and a more organized life.
Some things to listen for that really impacted me:
Don't start your day with negative thoughts.
You can't out-organize too much stuff.
Decluttering and organizing is a form of self-care.
Clutter is never about the stuff. It's about our buying behaviors, our emotions, and our comfort.
Our brains are wired for scarcity. We are teaching our brains to think differently.
Sarah defines an organized wardrobe in three parts.
You can declutter for real, or you can fake it. This will help you get started!
Depending on your season, take it as far as you have the capacity to.
Don't be tempted to buy things that are "okay." Invest in "amazing."

From our conversation, I'm doing the following to create an easy closet I love to walk into every morning:
Choosing my favorite items - analyze what I love about them.
Decluttering my closet by category. (jeans, tanks, t-shirts)
Managing my impulsivity. Being okay with the wait. Practicing the pause.
Adding a tab to my Idea Tracker with brands I love, things I want to invest in (missing pieces of a minimalistic wardrobe), etc.

The key moments in this episode are:
02:46 The Journey of Transformation: Sarah Horgan's Story
08:23 Decluttering: The First Step to an Organized Wardrobe
11:26 Creating a Personalized and Organized Wardrobe
20:33 Exploring Personal Style and Wardrobe Choices
26:26 Finding Your Style: The Journey Begins
26:53 The Time and Research Behind Personal Style
28:02 Exploring Sustainable Fashion and Investment Pieces
29:16 The Benefits of Secondhand Shopping and Customization
30:01 Patience Pays Off: Building a Wardrobe You Love
36:41 Reducing Decision Fatigue: Organizing Your Closet for Ease
38:53 Navigating Sales and Marketing Traps
43:21 Self-Care Through Wardrobe: Decluttering and Self-Love
Connect with Sarah Horgan:
Website
Instagram
Podcast
Intentional Living Bundle
Books Sarah mentions:
Everything That Remains
The Organized Mind
Scarcity Brain (the scarcity loop)
Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More 
Brands Sarah mentioned:
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Athleta
Miik
Eileen Fisher - the 12 shapes - The planner feature could be used to visualize getting pieces elsewhere. Or splurge on one really solid pair of pants you'd have for years.
Everlane
Leze the Label
Kit and Ace
Resources:
? FREE Workshop: 3 Simple Ste