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Three words: less is more. That's the advice from professional organizer Kim Salisbury of Home Method Co when it comes to packing up and moving into a college dorm room. Kim has helped families organize college dorms for years. This year, she'll take her own advice when her oldest child heads to college this fall. "The most important thing that I can say is, don't bring too much, because that's what we have found. That's happening over and over again. You don't need to, much less is more," Salisbury said.  Easier said than done. But, studies show an organized living space is key to focus, productivity and happiness. Creating a welcoming and simplified space can go a long way in boosting mental health. See the full top 10 list of must-have dorm items on Kim's blog. And listen to this week's conversation with Kim goes over what to pack while unpacking the complex emotions parents feel when their kids leave the nest. On this Dying to Ask: What to pack and what *not to pack The most overrated thing kids put on their beds A paperwork checklist before you even step foot on the campus The inexpensive space saver parents might want to add to their bedrooms 

Three words: less is more. That's the advice from professional organizer Kim Salisbury of <a href="https://homemethodco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Method Co</a> when it comes to packing up and moving into a college dorm room. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-salisbury-2218a334/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim</a> has helped families organize college dorms for years. This year, she'll take her own advice when her oldest child heads to college this fall. "The most important thing that I can say is, don't bring too much, because that's what we have found. That's happening over and over again. You don't need to, much less is more," Salisbury said. Easier said than done. But, studies show an organized living space is key to focus, productivity and happiness. Creating a welcoming and simplified space can go a long way in boosting mental health. See the full top 10 list of must-have dorm items on Kim's <a href="https://homemethodco.com/home-organization/10-essential-products-dorm-room/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>. And listen to this week's conversation with Kim goes over what to pack while unpacking the complex emotions parents feel when their kids leave the nest. On this Dying to Ask: <ul><li>What to pack and what *not to pack</li> <li>The most overrated thing kids put on their beds</li> <li>A paperwork checklist before you even step foot on the campus</li> <li>The inexpensive space saver parents might want to add to their bedrooms</li> </ul>

College Organizing 101 With Kim Salisbury

Want to feel less stressed? Try cleaning out your junk drawer. Decluttering may be the simplest path to destressing. Research has shown eliminating unneeded or unused things and organizing is good for focus, self esteem and mood. You can actually lower your cortisol stress hormone by purging areas in your home, especially the places where you spend the most time. Professional organizer Kim Salisbury is the owner of Home Method Co. She studied psychology in college. And, she says she uses the psychology background every day in her work helping families clear the clutter. "When you are living in spaces that are calm and organized, it brings your blood pressure down, it brings your anxiety down. It brings your stress level down," says Kim. Kim says the goal is to make your home feel like a sanctuary and it doesn't have to take a lot of time or money to make it happen. Do you geek out on all things organization? Check out Kim's blog here.  On this Dying to Ask: How Kim became a professional organizer. The mental health benefits of decluttering your space. How negative space impacts your mood. The room you need vertical space in. And the top five spaces you should declutter first.    Other places to listen CLICK HERE to listen on iTunes CLICK HERE to listen on Stitcher

Want to feel less stressed? Try cleaning out your junk drawer. Decluttering may be the simplest path to destressing. Research has shown eliminating unneeded or unused things and organizing is good for focus, self esteem and mood. You can actually lower your cortisol stress hormone by purging areas in your home, especially the places where you spend the most time. Professional organizer <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-salisbury-2218a334/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim Salisbury</a> is the owner of <a href="https://homemethodco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Method Co</a>. She studied psychology in college. And, she says she uses the psychology background every day in her work helping families clear the clutter. "When you are living in spaces that are calm and organized, it brings your blood pressure down, it brings your anxiety down. It brings your stress level down," says Kim. Kim says the goal is to make your home feel like a sanctuary and it doesn't have to take a lot of time or money to make it happen. Do you geek out on all things organization? Check out Kim's <a href="https://homemethodco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a> here.  On this Dying to Ask: <ul><li>How Kim became a professional organizer.</li> <li>The mental health benefits of decluttering your space.</li> <li>How negative space impacts your mood.</li> <li>The room you need vertical space in.</li> <li>And the top five spaces you should declutter first.</li> </ul>   Other places to listen <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=109350X1567043&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fdying-to-ask%2Fid1423194474&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kcra.com%2Farticle%2Fdying-to-ask-podcast-how-to-perfect-an-apology%2F40931598&amp;xcust=undefined" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to listen on iTunes</a><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/dying-to-ask" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> CLICK HERE to listen on Stitcher</a>