Hi, I’m Ann Dooley. I’m the owner of Simple Joy With Ann and the creator of The Dooley Method. I’m so glad you found me.

I grew up in a home burdened by clutter. As a sensitive child, easily unsettled by conflicts between my parents, I kept the peace and earned their approval by organizing our home. It became a distraction that gave me a sense of control.

When I became a mom, my children’s messes and resistance stirred up old wounds. I blamed them for disrupting my sense of peace. I also felt ashamed that, despite my work as a professional organizer, I couldn’t get my own children to help out.

When I realized the parents I worked with were also resorting to yelling, bribing, and threatening to throw kids’ things away to keep their homes in order, I knew I needed to find another way.

Then I had a breakthrough. Instead of raising my children to be compliant, I focused on developing inner motivation and repairing our relationship. I move beyond controlling every mess to seeing each one as an opportunity for connection. As a result, my children began to help out willingly because they felt seen and trusted.

The Dooley Method grew from decades of personal and professional growth. My mission is to help families experience more connection while creating a home they can all enjoy. I’d be honored to be part of your family’s journey.