I’m the owner of Simple Joy With Ann, and the creator of the Dooley Method. I’m glad you found me because I've been right where you are.

Growing up with parents burdened by a scarcity mindset, our family was overwhelmed by clutter. My parents accumulated more than we needed out of fear of not having enough. We also kept more than the amount of storage space we had, believing that was how to avoid being wasteful.

Our family dynamic mirrored the clutter—threats and punishments were the norm, and fear led me to become a people-pleaser. I often didn’t feel like I knew myself, as I rarely had the chance to make decisions on my own.

As a child, organizing became my coping mechanism. It gave me a sense control amidst the chaos, and allowed me to earn my parents’ approval.

When I became a mom, my children’s mess and defiance enraged me. I blamed them for my anger because their actions jeopardized my sense of safety and control. But when my son called me “the worst mom ever,” that was the moment I knew something had to change.

What started as a personal quest to repair my relationship with my children while taking care of our home together became the Dooley Method. It shares every practical tip and life lesson I want to instill in my children. It’s the culmination of my personal and professional experiences, along with my genuine desire for families to connect through love, all while caring for a home that holds what you value the most.