April 2021 “Remember: you are not what you own. Storing all those books doesn’t make you any smarter; it just makes your life more cluttered .”-Francine Jay, Author And I suppose the same could be said about having a lot of items packed away in boxes or shoved in closets….if they aren’t being enjoyed, are […]
Get new systems for filing As another tax season rolls around, you might start to notice that your filing system is not up to snuff. Take some time this weekend to put some systems for filing in place. File cabinet A file cabinet or at least a file box is necessary. It really depends upon […]
Just like the clutter around the house, computers can also have an accumulation of unnecessary data. It’s important to get rid of computer clutter because some of it may cause your computer to run more slowly. Declutter your inbox Going through email every day can be a chore. The longer you wait in between email […]
March 2021 Leave nothing to your family “Follow the 40% rule: When your mind is telling you that you’re done, that you’re exhausted, that you cannot possibly go any further, you’re only actually 40% done. When we get uncomfortable, our brain gives us a way out — usually quitting or taking the easier route. Face the […]
It’s been a long, cold winter, especially for those who have not ventured out much during this time of COVID. Spring is almost here and it’s time to get your home in shape for the warmer weather. The clothes closets will still have your winter gear in the forefront for at least a few […]
It is always easy to procrastinate. By busying yourself with things that are not a priority, you can’t get things done that you need to do. These time wasters do nothing to help you, but you can easily get sucked into them. Time management is an important part of being organized and there are some […]
Most of us realize that we do need a bit of organizing in our homes. Some need more work than others, but knowing is half the battle in organizing your home. While moving through life, it is easy to accumulate things along the way. Some people are bringing new things into their homes on a […]
February 2021 – Mindset Matters “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller That seems to be the sentiment of the January Declutter Challenge members. Being with like-minded people working toward a shared outcome proved to surpass our expectations. Read below for an exciting new program being offered – […]
January 2021 – Got Books? “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” -Arthur Ashe The next time you feel overwhelmed, pause, take a deep breath and focus on right now. Right where you are now. Then, based upon the amount of time you have at that moment, do what you […]
December 2020: Declutter Challenge “That which we persist in doing becomes easier — not that the nature of the task has changed, but our ability to do has increased.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Wanna Have Some Fun? Join the Declutter Challenge Hope you are enjoying some quiet time this holiday season. I’m definitely catching up […]