August 2021 – Conquering Overwhelm “You don’t need to predict how everything will play out. Just master the next step and continue moving in the right direction.”–James Clear Conquering Overwhelm One of the most common things I hear from perspective clients is “I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.” Overwhelm can be debilitating and […]
In order to make the most out of your time, you need to take matters into your own hands. You make time for the things you have to do. What you do with the rest of your day and the quality of your actions is the question. Make a schedule Create a schedule for your […]
July 2021 – Parting (with your stuff) is such sweet sorrow… “Letting go is hard, but sometimes holding on is harder.”-Unknown For many people, letting go is not a natural response. But by not letting go, we can make life harder for ourselves. Whether it’s holding on to unsatisfactory relationships, jobs or a pile of […]
We learned from our parents not to waste anything that can be useful. Don’t waste food. Don’t waste money. Waste not, want not. It’s time to consider what you really need and what is clutter. If you go to events, not that there have been many over the past year and a half, there are […]
You probably know that being organized can save you time. But, did you know that it can also save you money? Organized people don’t buy things they already own. They don’t spend time looking for belongings because they know where everything is at all times. Buying duplicates is common when the things you need are […]
You want to get your home organized. That’s great! There are many pitfalls that can sabotage your good efforts. Don’t let these decluttering mistakes get in your way. Here are some things to avoid: Not giving yourself enough time. Once you take everything out of a drawer, you need to have time to purge some […]
June 2021 – Don’t Believe Everything You Think “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”-Roy T. Bennett It takes super human powers to not give in to the fears in our mind. I find it helpful to laser focus on the current moment. What […]
Feng Shui is an ancient way of organizing your home to feel secure, happy and safe. Get in touch with your surroundings, they can make you feel better and calm. Most people say they don’t want to declutter their homes because it takes too much time and effort. However, in reality, it is usually because […]
The unofficial start of summer is Memorial Day Weekend. That’s when people start grilling outside, heading to the beach and sending the kids to camp. It’s a long weekend with plenty of time to squeeze in a few organizing tasks. Closets In the entryway closet, put the heavy coats and sweaters toward the back or […]
“Just like fish, magazines tend to stink up the place after awhile.” -Allison Carter, retired Professional Organizer If you’re ever looking for a decluttering project, I vote for magazines. You can quickly make a judgement based on the year and the cover page. Relevance can be determined by how much dust there is, how buried […]