Creating Joyful Spaces with Sharon McNulty

In this episode of Jim's Take, Jim is joined by Sharon McNulty, founder of Joyful Spaces and a multi-award-winning professional organizer with clients worldwide. Sharon, a master-level certified coach trained under Marie Kondo, shares her journey from a busy single mom overwhelmed by clutter to a black-belt organizer transforming homes and businesses globally.

Sharon dives into the philosophy behind creating joyful spaces, discussing the emotional and psychological impact of clutter and disorganization. She emphasizes the importance of intentionality, simplicity, and abundance, offering practical steps to organize your space and life effectively. Whether it’s managing sentimental items, decluttering your workspace, or teaching kids organizational life skills, Sharon’s advice is rooted in compassion and actionable wisdom.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How your physical environment affects your mental and emotional well-being.

The key differences between managing a home versus a workspace.

Sharon’s step-by-step system for organizing by category, not by room.

Practical tips for letting go of sentimental items without guilt.

How to maintain a joyful and functional space after the initial organization.

The connection between simplicity, abundance, and a less consumerist mindset.