Hi, there!
If you’ve found me here, it’s likely you are a parent who is tired of reorganizing the mess in your home, and perhaps wondering “How do I get my kids to clean up without me nagging?”
This space is for you if:
You feel anxious and overwhelmed when there’s too much clutter
You’re frustrated being the only person managing everyone’s mess
You've yelled at your kids for not cleaning up and felt terrible afterward
You're convinced you'll never have an organized home
You worry your children aren't learning to take care of their things
If this resonates, I see you. And the Dooley Noted is created for you.
What you’ll find here:
This space is where home organizing meets connection-first parenting.
Here, you’ll find a-ha moments that uncover why your family struggles with clutter, the solutions that lead to lasting organization, and the kind of mindset shift that helps you start to see every pile of mess as an opportunity to grow closer together.
I share practical tools that will help your family:
Confidently make decisions about what to keep or let go
Build trust and respect for everyone to get involved
Hone the skills to set up and maintain a home together
Develop inner motivation to contribute without power struggle
Shift towards an abundance mindset to avoid future clutter from accumulating
Foster character traits aligned with family values through organizing
Grow closer to your family in the process of creating a home where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.
Who am I?
I’m Ann Dooley, and I created this space for parents who are craving relief from managing clutter and are at a loss when it comes to getting their children to do the same.
I'm an ex-people-pleaser, healing from generational trauma while raising two boys in Brooklyn. I'm a highly sensitive person, and lately, I've been working toward a slower-paced life.
By day, I'm walking my dog, sipping a chai latte, writing on Substack, or in a client's home helping them create calm, organized spaces. By night, I'm making dinner for my family (spicy tuna poke bowls are a favorite), then getting into pajamas to watch whatever show my husband and I are into lately.
Seven years ago, I was the mom yelling over my kids' messy room, carrying it all alone, and resenting the family I loved. Writing the Dooley Method was how I found my way through it. Today, I walk alongside parents who feel that way now, showing them that lasting order and cooperation in their home is possible.
I'm most inspired by my teacher Marie Kondo and her philosophy of choosing joy, Brené Brown's insight on vulnerability, and Laura Markham's approach to self-regulation and emotional connection. Blended with my own studies and lived experience, I'm committed to building confidence and trust in families ready to enjoy each other and their home again.
Subscribe and you’ll get:
Thoughtful weekly contents to help you:
Feel you’re not alone in your struggles
Understand why your children resist and what to do about it
Build confidence to tackle clutter that’s been weighing you down
Release the guilt and fear of letting go
Gain the skills to organize a home that meets your family’s needs
Build connection, trust, and respect within your family through organizing
My hope for you:
I hope this space gives you permission to not only ask for help, but to share the responsibilities to maintain a household.
To stop feeling bad about the mess, as if it says something about you or whoever made it — when really, the skills just haven't been learned yet.
To find a different way to show up, for yourself and for your kids when anxiety arises while you are still building confidence.
To feel capable, and experience the cooperation it takes to care for a home that lets your family do more of what brings you closer together.
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If any of this resonates, these might be a good place to begin:
Joyfully,
Ann
“Ann was more than a home organizer, she was a mentor with a real eye for thoughtful design, helping us display what we loved in a way that felt purposeful rather than just taking up space.” - M, mom of 2“
“Ann inspired me to restart my parenting journey. I saw myself turning into a raging mom, angry that I spend so much time cleaning up. After learning from Ann, I finally connected with myself and my kids authentically.” - J, mom of 2
“Her approach is simple and always has love at the core. I’ve gone from just surviving to thriving, and finding more meaning and joy in everyday life with my son.” - M, mom of 1
P.S. If what you need right now is someone who'll listen without judgment and help you find what actually works, I offer 1:1 coaching. You can book a 30-minute consultation using the button below, or email me, happy to talk it through either way.
What shaped my work:
My name, 安 (which sounds just like Ann), means harmony, safety, and calm. They’re the feelings I aim to create when I organize, something I noticed even in my very first job at the Hello Kitty store. I also had an eye for design. I spent a decade at Walt Disney Studios as an Art Director. And as a side hustle, I created a line of t-shirts with inspiring words for women.
Then motherhood opened a new door. I wrote a book based on my early struggles as a first-time mom, and led a mom support group. Back then, I often ended up helping another mom organize her home while our kids had a playdate. And being fully immersed in parenthood, I also became a certified parenting coach.
Finding Marie Kondo’s book felt like the realization of a long-time dream. I went on to earn my Master Level Certification as a KonMari Consultant, and founded Simple Joy with Ann, where I created the Dooley Method to strengthen family connections through home organizing.
This brought me full circle, with each thread from my past woven into the same work I feel proud and honored to be doing: helping people experience more joy and a sense of belonging in their everyday lives.
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