Lisa Woodruff is the founder & CEO of Organize 365®.
Lisa, along with 87% of America, believes organization is a learnable skill. Yet less than 18% of those same Americans feel they are organized. Through The Productive Home Solution course, Lisa aims to teach Americans young and old the skill of organizing and unlocking their time for what they are uniquely created to do.
As the host of the top-rated Organize 365® Podcast (which has 17 million downloads and counting) Lisa shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life. Her sensible and doable organizing tasks appeal to multiple generations. Her candor and relatable personality make you feel as though she is right there beside you; helping you get organized as you laugh and cry together.
Under Lisa’s direction, Organize 365® has conducted academic research establishing the definitions of housework, home organization and the weight of paper in the American home. This ongoing research is making the invisible work at home visible to all. The goal is to eliminate it and free people from the monotonous tasks of daily living; and unlock their time for what they are uniquely created to bring forth in the world.
She is the author of four books including: How ADHD Affects Home Organization and The Paper Solution. Lisa’s understanding of the lived female American experience has helped her to create products & courses like the Sunday Basket®. These products and courses externalize the routine tasks that take up the executive functioning capacity of our brains; freeing us up to think and create again!
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In business, this was the year in neutral! Try as I might to move forward with initiative, the universe wouldn’t allow it. But I had great success in other areas! “Lovie, Are You?” You may be …
In business, this wa…
In business, this was the year in neutral! Try as I might to move forward with initiative, the universe wouldn’t allow it. But I had great success in other areas! “Lovie, Are You?” You may be wondering how the PhD is going. Let me tell ya. I was warned that the second year is tough and it really was because the time I was giving to the PhD had to come from somewhere, right? I shared how I was dividing my time in previous episodes. But also, I traveled. Because I traveled, I didn’t do my normal home reset during my break from school and it was so bothersome, I did a whole episode abou…
In this episode, I introduce you to April R. She is a single mom of 5 children with a cat and dog to love on, too. April was watching someone on social media talking about the habits of people with AD…
In this episode, I i…
In this episode, I introduce you to April R. She is a single mom of 5 children with a cat and dog to love on, too. April was watching someone on social media talking about the habits of people with ADHD and April identified with many. Then she came across the episodes about ADHD and naturally listened to the ones that followed. She used to think organization meant cleaning. She now knows organization means productivity. April’s proudest accomplishment as a result of learning from Organize 365® is her beloved drink station! She has a tiny kitchen and there are lots of people in the house…
I love when the podcasters I follow do a year in review and so I thought I’d try my hand at it this year. This year was the year of renovations, like I have mentioned a few times. But when I look ba…
I love when the podc…
I love when the podcasters I follow do a year in review and so I thought I’d try my hand at it this year. This year was the year of renovations, like I have mentioned a few times. But when I look back collectively on all that was done in addition to the renovations, I realize how blessed I am. I had been warned the second year of the PhD was going to be hard and it was. And just for funzies, we threw in some Travel and medical events too! New Bathrooms… We were all wide awake by the time Joey called, told us about a fizzy sound behind his toilet, but not to worry. He was going to go back t…
In this episode, we’re catching up with Monique H. who was a long standing Organize 365® member who went to work for that same community and has run the Sunday Basket Club for the last 7 years. Mon…
In this episode, we…
In this episode, we’re catching up with Monique H. who was a long standing Organize 365® member who went to work for that same community and has run the Sunday Basket Club for the last 7 years. Monique has so many fun projects in the works and we really wanted to talk about exploring new opportunities and reinventing yourself…what’s holding you back? Monique and I connected on a trip to a conference. Being in the car for a while gave us the opportunity to dive deep into each other’s lives and realize we were going through a lot of the same things. It’s funny how due to life circum…
This time of year we have a lot on our plates and a new perspective can always be helpful. I recorded this episode to give examples of what I presume is happening in all households, but in our minds w…
This time of year we…
This time of year we have a lot on our plates and a new perspective can always be helpful. I recorded this episode to give examples of what I presume is happening in all households, but in our minds we conjure up a totally different scenario. In this episode, I am talking about the homes with a married couple with children, which I realize is a small population, with lessons that anyone can apply to life. Failed Delegation I think it’s fair to say that no one is doing nothing in the house. Some people do less, like in my family, but my little Lisa heart is happy doing all the things, even at…
In this episode, we’re back with part two of the conversation with my sister, Emily Kelly. The Kelly girls were known for providing good service. We knew good etiquette from all the parties mom thre…
In this episode, we…
In this episode, we’re back with part two of the conversation with my sister, Emily Kelly. The Kelly girls were known for providing good service. We knew good etiquette from all the parties mom threw and the ones we attended with mom and dad. I wanted to babysit for all the party going parents and Emily wanted to execute the parties they were attending. We didn’t have a lot of toys. Our mom paid us for 50 cent words (IYKYK, otherwise listen to the full episode) and took us on a lot of learning experiences. We weren’t your average kids. We were pretty mature. We learned from an early age …
I’m super excited to announce a tiny baby step we have been able to take at Organize 365®. This coffee chat explains all the hoops we have jumped through to get this accomplished. If you are inte…
I’m super excite…
I’m super excited to announce a tiny baby step we have been able to take at Organize 365®. This coffee chat explains all the hoops we have jumped through to get this accomplished. If you are international, you can now participate in Planning Day for Home or Work or Both! We’ve been testing the direct shipping process and have had great success with the planning day workbooks. You guys…something changed in 2019 and we have been working behind the scenes since then trying to make headway on shipping our products directly to you instead of through a parcel forwarder. And it’s pretty …
Lucky! That’s all I have to say about all the gaps in insurance I found out about recently. You see, when your insurance guy retires it forces you to look at your policies. I had an eye opening litt…
Lucky! That’s all …
Lucky! That’s all I have to say about all the gaps in insurance I found out about recently. You see, when your insurance guy retires it forces you to look at your policies. I had an eye opening little string of insurance mishaps that will have me thoroughly going through our binders and policies this winter. These are my cautionary tales so you don’t find yourself over or underinsured. The Retirement Party So our State Farm agent tells us he’s retiring and invites us to his party to celebrate. When I asked him what was going to happen to my 11 policies, he suggested I meet all the other …
In this episode, the Emily Kelly, my sister, is back! It’s been a minute since her raving Organize 365® fans have been caught up on what Emily Kelly is up to these days. Put your surprised faces on…
In this episode, the…
In this episode, the Emily Kelly, my sister, is back! It’s been a minute since her raving Organize 365® fans have been caught up on what Emily Kelly is up to these days. Put your surprised faces on when I tell you she’s back to being an entrepreneur. BUT she has not settled on just one and I think that is so important to spotlight. Many Americans have a 9 to 5 and a side hustle. Or many people like Emily find purpose and passion and excel in multiple areas. “A man of many talents rarely goes hungry.” Such a valid point in today’s Economy. Emily was ready to be done at her previous e…
I’m excited to announce that The Productive Home Solution® Certification is here! Way back when I started the company, I could foresee that the community would grow and I would not have the bandwid…
I’m excited to ann…
I’m excited to announce that The Productive Home Solution® Certification is here! Way back when I started the company, I could foresee that the community would grow and I would not have the bandwidth to provide one-to-one or small group training that most people crave. Once I realized that organization was a learnable skill, I started honing in a way to train others online. When I saw so many MLM and Direct Marketing companies go out of business, I knew this was the time to open certification at this level. It was originally an initiative for 2025, but the market is providing the demand now…
By the end of this summer, I knew my trains were not running at full speed. But what had happened? How did I get off course? Even ultra productive people can have seasons that get the better of them. …
By the end of this s…
By the end of this summer, I knew my trains were not running at full speed. But what had happened? How did I get off course? Even ultra productive people can have seasons that get the better of them. I can’t believe how much I accomplished in spite of feeling less productive. It was one of those seasons where one project led to another and no other area of life helped the situation. 2024: The Year of Overcommitting It all started in February with Joey’s condo needing new plumbing, which led to the perfect time to redo his shower. Then Abby’s shower was suspected to have mold and that m…
In this episode, I introduce you to Christine F. who lives with her daughter and their dog. Christine was listening to “The Art of Decluttering” in May 2023 and heard me speaking about ADHD. Her d…
In this episode, I i…
In this episode, I introduce you to Christine F. who lives with her daughter and their dog. Christine was listening to “The Art of Decluttering” in May 2023 and heard me speaking about ADHD. Her daughter had just been diagnosed so Christine’s ears perked up. Christine, in Education for the past 26 years but currently a counselor for seniors, just kept listening, thinking “Wow, that’s a lot!” But January 2024 was a turning point for Christine when suddenly she couldn’t get enough of the podcast because there was an episode about The Paper Solution® Binders. She had been watchin…
It’s time for the last three planning days Organize 365® will offer this year. You are probably thinking “Oh, come on! How much more could we plan the holidays?” So much more! So many layers to…
It’s time for the …
It’s time for the last three planning days Organize 365® will offer this year. You are probably thinking “Oh, come on! How much more could we plan the holidays?” So much more! So many layers to planning!! Holiday Blitz Mini Planning Day Think of the Holiday Blitz Mini Planning Day like a taste of what we do in the Planning Days for Home and the Friday Workbox®. You will download the workbook and join the webinar. I start with having you think, what do you want the holidays to look like for YOU? Why are you doing what you are doing? Do you like the things you are doing for the holidays?…
In this episode, I reintroduce you to Lorie G. Lorie lives with her dad but still has her own place, too. I hope you remember previous episodes with Lorie. There were some fun things going on in her a…
In this episode, I r…
In this episode, I reintroduce you to Lorie G. Lorie lives with her dad but still has her own place, too. I hope you remember previous episodes with Lorie. There were some fun things going on in her and her dad’s life that I thought would be fun to share with you! Lorie and her 95 year old dad decided to take a trip from southern California to Dallas to see family. Lorie was so prepared. She created a whole binder for the trip complete with daily itineraries, pre-selected outfits, and medical information about her father. Lorie had created a little to-go packet (small version of the The Pape…
I’ve stopped apologizing for my natural energy that drives me to want to be productive. And I want the same for you. Ultra productive people are so proactive that they have a plan B, C, D, and so on…
I’ve stopped apolo…
I’ve stopped apologizing for my natural energy that drives me to want to be productive. And I want the same for you. Ultra productive people are so proactive that they have a plan B, C, D, and so on. They are prepared to zig, zag, and pivot at a moment’s notice whenever plans change. What Do You Do Now? Ultra productive people capture all their ideas for a rainy day (eh hum, pink work). For me, that “rainy day” came this year when I was supposed to have jury duty. I went through my slash pockets and planned all those tasks for the week(s) I knew I was going to have jury duty. If I di…
In this episode, I introduce you to Mary H. who is married with two sons and a dog. Mary has always been a fairly organized person, but she was looking for productivity tips. She listened to “Best o…
In this episode, I i…
In this episode, I introduce you to Mary H. who is married with two sons and a dog. Mary has always been a fairly organized person, but she was looking for productivity tips. She listened to “Best of Both Worlds” and heard about the Sunday Basket®, but first invested in The Productive Home Solution®. On her 40th birthday, she was ready to burn it all down. There was a lot of change from switching up her position at work, to the world coming out of Covid, to retiring from a side business. She decided to revisit old podcast episodes. She was looking for new ways to do things. Before, whe…
I recently hosted this webinar for those of you who have been displaced by a direct sales company closing their doors or anyone else looking for a new opportunity. In my years of being a household man…
I recently hosted th…
I recently hosted this webinar for those of you who have been displaced by a direct sales company closing their doors or anyone else looking for a new opportunity. In my years of being a household manager, a profitable direct sales team leader, and now running Organize 365®, I realized how similar running a house and running a business are when it comes to the significance of systems. I know recently some direct sales companies have closed their doors or have announced they will soon. There are three ways I shop and I’m sure you do, too ... Amazon, an ad on social media recommends something…
Ultra productive people think about time differently and likely have kids that are older and are not totally dependent on them. When you are aware of HOW time passes, you can be very intentional and t…
Ultra productive peo…
Ultra productive people think about time differently and likely have kids that are older and are not totally dependent on them. When you are aware of HOW time passes, you can be very intentional and that results in productivity on a whole other level. I wanted to share how a normal person, a productive person, and an ultra productive person sees time. 42% of our lives are lived habitually. Ultra productive people audit their habits to support their goals to accomplish them faster. One Day A normal person has a general idea of how their day will go and they’ll try to check everything off th…