{"podcast":{"title":"Organize 365 Podcast","slug":"organize-365-podcast-172008","podcast_index_feed_id":172008,"rss_url":"https://organize365.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://organize365.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/e/8/d/6e8d589ce46c5192e5bbc093207a2619/Organize_365_Podcast_with_Lisa_Woodruff.jpg","author":"Lisa Woodruff","episode_count":840,"summary":"Lisa Woodruff is a home organization expert, productivity specialist, and author of multiple books including The Paper Solution. Lisa's research-based teaching shines a light on the invisible work being done at home and in the workplace. Lisa's sensible and doable organizing tasks appeal to multiple generations. Her candor and relatable style make you feel she is right there beside you, helping you get organized as you laugh and cry together. Lisa believes organization is not a skill you are born with. It is a skill that is developed over time and changes with each season of life. Lisa has helped thousands of women reclaim their homes and finally get organized with her practical tips, encouragement, and humor through her blog and podcast at Organize365.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T20:18:45.705849+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/organize-365-podcast-172008"},"episode":{"title":"710 - Maycember - What Is It and How Do We Survive It","slug":"710-maycember-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-survive-it","published_at":"2026-05-15T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/organize-365-podcast-172008/710-maycember-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-survive-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/organize-365-podcast-172008","url":"https://organize365.libsyn.com/710-maycember-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-survive-it","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/organize365/710_-_MayCember_-_What_is_it_and_how_do_we_survive_it.mp3?dest-id=217222","summary":"Does everything feel a little chaotic kinda like it feels around the holidays? That's because it's Maycember! It's that time of year when there is a lot to do and no days off to do it! I've got some hacks to productively get through it! Why does it happen? Here we just thought we were heading into summer. Nope, first, you gotta get your lawn in order. And you probably notice you are back to mowing the lawn more frequently. Oh the joys of home ownership! Did you document all the things last year you did during Maycember? Like how much mulch you needed and other supplies to get your house summer ready? Don't forget all of the graduations, weddings, and end of the school year events there are. As the school year wraps up and the weather changes to warm summer days there are more things than ever vying for your attention. The biggest difference is, no days off for the holidays but we're trying to get just as much stuff accomplished as we do during the holidays. 7 Hacks to Combat Maycember Ok, so now you know we call this Maycember. What can you do about it? Recognize the phenomenon and do not add anything to May. Use all the pent up spring energy. Get out of the house, say hi to your neighbors, see people again! Also if you are feeling the nudge to organize, do it, use that spring energy Be choosy on what you commit to and defer the rest. Just like planned neglect, some things will take care of themselves and others can be taken care of in July. Plan what you are comfortable neglecting for a period of time. Use a new rule or change a habit like using paper plates, utilizing a laundry service, or deciding on the 5 meals you will rotate all month, so you can spend more time outside. Plan, use the tools you already have from Organize 365®. Make a weekly plan with your weekly…","meta_description":"Does everything feel a little chaotic kinda like it feels around the holidays? That's because it's Maycember! It's that time of year when there is a lot t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1718,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/organize-365-podcast-172008/episodes/710-maycember-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-survive-it/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/organize-365-podcast-172008/710-maycember-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-survive-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}