Organize Your Closet And Your Life Will Follow

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What does it mean to be more with less? I’m Ruma Tenbrink and welcome to the “Organize your closet and then your life will follow” podcast. If you feel like you are drowning in things and need to take back your life, you are in the right place. I am excited for you to “move towards minimalism” right along with me! Let’s do this together! First, let’s talk a little bit about the Pareto Principle. It’s otherwise known as the 80/20 Rule and the law of the Vital Few, The Pareto principle states that for many outcomes roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes - the “vital few”. So, if we translate this idea to our closets, really think about your wardrobe. You probably reach for 20% of your clothing 80% of the time. I know for a fact this was so true for me and that realization really hit me! It was the first time I went through all the fancy-wear and business clothing I was holding onto in deeper storage. Meaning, I never, ever, ever used them. I love being comfortable and wearing comfy clothes that feel good on my skin and make me feel good. So, I decided to be bold and just dropped them all off at a consignment shop in a funky little community here known as The Piedmont District in Oakland CA. I made it easy on myself and asked her to do her best and whatever didn’t sell well or fast enough for her, she could add to her donates pile which she took to a local women's shelter. The magic of doing this was I went home to a lighter space that felt a lot less overwhelming and easier to organize. I also did good by providing clothes for someone else to love and use. It’s a win-win-win-win. The consumer creates a small carbon footprint by reusing something and getting a good deal on the item, the shop makes their money for holding and displaying the item, the local charity gets really nice clothes donated to them and I go home to the start of serenity and freedom in my closet.Are you ready to change your life simply by organizing your closet? Could it really be that simple? Actually, yes it can. As a professional home organizer, I have seen the phenomenon take place with all of my clients. Every. Single. One. As you start to change your environment for the better, you inherently change along with it. You simply cannot help yourself. This opens a doorway into the world of positive change and along with that, infinite possibilities to uncover who you really are without all the physical stuff bogging down your home and your mind. Ultimately, your creativity hides deep within you because it is so muffled by the things taking up all of the open space and also things you choose to hide behind. Let’s make this shift right now. By the way, did I mention this will be life-changing? Stay tuned and be ready for it!!!

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Season 2 - Episode 5 - Interview with Erin from Goldifarms!!!

May 1st, 2025 6:00 AM

Send us a textWatch us LIVE here: https://youtu.be/6KHuj7MMYOwCome with me for a visit to a wondrous place known as Goldifarms. The most magical food forest on the Central Coast of the Golden State of California!In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Erin from Goldifarms, a regenerative permaculture project based on the Central Coast of California (zone 9a), which she co-founded with her partner Gilberto. While Gilberto was off tending to the food forest during our conversation, his passion and presence are deeply woven into the land and the work they’re doing together.Erin shared the beautiful story of how Goldifarms began in January 2020 as a personal and ecological healing journey. Guided by permaculture principles, she and Gilberto have created a thriving space where food, medicine, and community grow in harmony with the Earth.Whether you're new to permaculture or well along your journey, this episode will leave you inspired to reconnect with nature and reimagine what's possible for your space—no matter the size.To learn more, access free resources, and explore their offerings, visit goldifarms.com. 🌿✨🧡In our conversation, Erin offered deep insight and heartfelt responses to five key questions:1. What inspired you to embrace permaculture, and how has it changed the way you see the world?2. If someone wants to start a food forest but has limited space or resources, what’s the most impactful first step they can take?3. Can you share a moment when you witnessed nature working in perfect harmony within your food forest?4. What’s one common misconception people have about permaculture, and how would you correct it?5. How do you see food forests playing a role in the future of sustainable living and climate resilience?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Here's the free pre-book to my e-book! My 30-day Declutter Guide, which you can download here for free - no email needed!!!https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CRi27IDzsPjba-aMHbJ5wfSMA54ZACDf/view?usp=sharingHome Organization, Gardening, Food and TravelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmbanddancingtees/#youtube #youtuber #homeorganization #gardener #childrensbookauthor #voiceover #podcast travel #foodie #california #travel #relaxation #SimplifyYourHome #decluttertips #minimalistlivingSupport the showConsume less, live more!https://linktr.ee/rumatenbrink

Season 2 - Episode 4 - I stand with Ukraine and President Zelensky

Mar 3rd, 2025 8:00 AM

Send us a textIf you would like to see this podcast live please go here: https://youtu.be/u-i41744x8o?si=xM9dcrZGzjLePfFmYes, folx, so sorry I had to go there. I can't stand by and watch what's happening without speaking out for democracy and speaking out against bullies. Sadly, the bully is our current President and his joker side-kick Tweedledumb. Have a listen and I promise I will get back to simple living.Thank you all for listening and I am sending out my love to the entire world! I love all the good people of this planet - people who care, people who love and support their fellow human beings.Sending love to all of you! Namaste, ruma xoxoxoFor in-depth coverage of current events watch Meidas Touch Network or Secular Talk and Tennessee Brandon!Support the showConsume less, live more!https://linktr.ee/rumatenbrink

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Tid Bits Series Part 5

Dec 7th, 2024 10:00 PM

Send us a textWatch me Live HERE: https://youtu.be/66gDIi-VcFABig Love and a HUGE thank you to my 6 Irish fans who chose me as their top podcast of the year!!! WOW!!! And the same to my 19 fans who have me in their TOP 10 - I can't thank you all enough. I wish you an amazing year in 2025.To move towards a minimal-ish life try incorporating "Tid Bits", much like Tiny Habits so that you can move towards minimalism at your own pace! Here are Five Tid Bits that you can practice right away:Just Say No - NO is such a powerful and necessary word when you are practicing more self-love as this year progresses into the holiday frenzy and the New Year 2025. I feel like this is a little bit of a renewal year where we could really all use some deep rest from the antics of the world around us. We should continue the season of rest through this winter and into 2025. Remember, no pressure on setting New Year Resolutions! I personally love to just set 2 to 3 really meaningful personal goals and do them!!!! Now that feels good and by the end of the year I feel like I have accomplished my top goals that made a difference for me.Low Maintenance - "Everything I think I need always comes with batteries..." you know that line from John Mayer's song - Something's Missing. I don't know about you, but I find so much wisdom about life and living from song lyrics. Specifically my favorite band "Dave Matthews Band" and many others including these lines from the incredible John Mayer: --I'm dizzy from the shopping mall--I searched for joy, but I bought it all--It doesn't help the hunger pains--And a thirst I'd have to drown first to ever satiateFace the Fantasy - I love those videos people do called "Reality vs. Fantasy." They are super funny and I really applaud people who show it like it is on YouTube. I'm sure you've seen the ones where there are two scenarios. One is absolutely perfect and the other one shows the reality of it all. Super hilarious and you can just search for "Reality vs. Fantasy" to find some good ones! A former, talented co-worked of mine from Vitajuwel has some hilarious ones on YouTube. His name is Lukas Schultz - handsome German dude,there are a few with his name.Enjoy Imperfection - Perfection is truly the enemy of progress. I absolutely love this saying and I repeat it to myself often. One of my mentors has this saying he uses often which is to "move the needle" and he is referring to moving the needle one little mark to the direction you are trying to move into. Embodying this notion is truly the foundation to how I get anything done. I have learned to give myself a lot of compassion when it comes to my own personal productivity and being on the go-go-go hamster wheel of life. I allow myself so much grace and this means that when I'm not making huge strides on a personal project I don't beat myself up about it. I enjoy the state of rest I might need and I mean fully embrace and enjoy it. Then I go back to whatever it is I need to get done and I keep moving that needle!Inhabit the Neighborhood - This honestly just brings to mind Sesame Street or Mr. Rogers neighborhood for me. I love the depiction of the perfect neighborhood, right down to the crotchety Oscar the grouch. It also somehow brings to mind a favorite old series called "Cheers". I loved when Norm walked in and everyone said hello by yelling out "Norm" to him. I'm a former bartender, so it's easy for me to be the first one to say hello. I like to acknowledge and say hello to anyone that passes me. I always say it first and that's okay. You should try it! I think I get more pleasure oSupport the showConsume less, live more!https://linktr.ee/rumatenbrink

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Interview with VC Tang from Stir Fry Stories!

Oct 16th, 2022 3:00 AM

Send us a textYou can find all of VC's info and links to her website, her book launch event and other fun stuff about VC here: linktr.ee/vctangWe all know the kitchen is definitely the heart of the home. Having a beautifully organized kitchen with only the tools you need and not too many extras makes for ease of use and also encourages more cooking at home! There is nothing better than sharing a meal, cooked with love, with those that you love around you.VC Tang, author of "Come eat, Grandma!" is here with us today to give us some deeper insights into how Stir Fry Stories and her first book came to be. I am thrilled beyond words to have VC here with us today! VC Tang is an author, home chef and martial artist with an MBA and entrepreneurial spirit. She loves to find inspiration in the "everyday" and will definitely inspire you to enjoy the process of cooking at home more often. Her lovely stories of home and hearth are sure to please.I would also like to honor Emily Ramai Kim, incredible graphic illustrator that created all the delicious artwork for VC's book. You can find out more about Emily here:https://emilyfuckingkim.com/As we move into fall here in Northern California, feel free to join us as we each make our own pot of comfort food for ourselves and our family!!! Joy and big love to all, ruma xoxoxSupport the showConsume less, live more!https://linktr.ee/rumatenbrink

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Lavender Light of Love

Jan 11th, 2022 7:00 AM

Send us a textLAVENDER LIGHT OF SELF-LOVE MEDITATION:Let's always lead with LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!This meditation will help you embrace yourself in comforting warmth and the infinite love of Mother Earth. It will teach you to love yourself fully and reap the incredible rewards that truly loving yourself can bring into your life. Imagine a world where each and every one of us loved ourselves fully. Imagine that we each had empathy, compassion, and understanding for all human beings and animals simply because we loved ourselves and each other so respectfully. What would this world look like? Most likely, it would be free of hunger, pain, sorrow, and inequity. It would be a world filled with love, peace, harmony, and equality. All of this can start with you. When you are at your highest vibrational countenance of love or above you have the ability to change lives and affect lives around the world without even knowing it. You, just being who you are at your highest vibrational countenance, can change the world. Imagine that and keep your heart open to this powerful meditation that follows.Support the showConsume less, live more!https://linktr.ee/rumatenbrink

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