How to Create Your Own Sanctuary Amidst Chaos | Interview with Mia Keenan | Episode 105
An organized space creates a sense of security and peace of mind that allows our nervous systems to relax and feel at ease. For this episode we had the privilege of sitting down with Mia Keenan, an organizing expert and the owner of Tidy Evolution, to learn more about the practice and benefit of the KonMari Method®.
“I want to live my life in such a way that it colors my things with memories.”
- Marie Kondo
Growing up in a family that frequently relocated, Mia was drawn to organization as a way of coping with change. As a child, these systems allowed her to create a calm and welcoming environment for herself in the midst of vulnerability and uncertainty.
It wasn’t until later in life, after learning more about and eventually studying the KonMari Method® that she was able to correlate this behavior with the philosophy and benefits of organizing. She is now an organizing professional helping families of all kinds create tidy spaces that bring more ease and flow to their daily lives.
In this episode Mia candidly shares her story and experience. From the philosophy of the KonMari Method® to practical tips for tidying up your own home in a way that incorporates your children and deepens your family culture and connectedness, this episode is sure to leave you feeling inspired and motivated to begin your own tidy evolution.
Resources From This Episode:
Mia Keenan: tidyevolution.com
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About Mia Keenan:
Mia Keenan is an educator turned professional organizer with a life history full of unpredictable changes and transitions. As a result, she was drawn to systems of organization from an early age. During adulthood she came to the realization that the world can be an unpredictable and chaotic place at times. By controlling the physical items in our immediate surroundings, we are able to create an orderly, calming space to provide ourselves with a sense of safety, reliability and comfort.
When Mia discovered the KonMari Method®, it was the perfect process not only for getting and staying organized, but more importantly for moving gracefully past unresolved life changes and forward towards big dreams and more joy.
Mia loves supporting clients along their tidying journey because these are the exact results they achieve. As a parent, she also knows the challenges of balancing family, career, self-care AND the clutter that accumulates along the way. And she is honored to assist her clients along their own unique paths to achieving calm, order, and space for more joy.