September 2015 – Quote of the Month Most of us know that starting is the hardest part. One of my favorite movies, “What About Bob?” introduces us to the concept of baby-stepping. Baby-stepping is the antidote to avoiding the things we don’t want to do. Baby-step your way through the pile of papers on your […]
Back when you were in school, did you wait until the last minute to complete assignments? Some things never change. Most of us procrastinate when it comes to doing tasks we don’t want to do. Why does everyone procrastinate? The most common reason is because we think it will be difficult or taxing to do […]
We all need to make arrangements for what happens after we are gone. We need to prepare for our personal effects including what is on the computer. Only half of American adults have a will. Far less have prepared for their digital afterlife. As we have discussed in previous blogs, you need to keep a […]
Finding time to do a little organizing around the house can be difficult. We will explore ways to use your unstructured time (when you have no planned activities). We will discover how to make the most of free time and get things done around the house. Unstructured time might be earmarked for organizing, but without […]
Quote of the Month “Letting go means to come to the realization that some people [stuff] are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.” ~ Steve Maraboli Although this quote was referring to people, I took the liberty of substituting ‘stuff.’ Just because an item has found its way into your home, […]
Do you do your laundry regularly? Or do you wait until you run out of underwear before you do it? Washing clothes is a necessary evil in all of our lives. Finding the best way to organize laundry and your laundry room is important to keep things running smoothly. Keeping the dirty clothes in check […]
The world is changing and if you are like most people, a large portion of your life is inside of your computer. Can you easily locate your digital tax returns? Your resume? Photos of your grandson’s birthday party? Clutter can be found on your computer as well as your office. Every time you save a […]
Quote of the Month “Eliminate the unnecessary so the necessary may speak.” Hans Hofmann This quote succinctly sums up why letting go of excess is so important. If you’ve ever had the experience of reducing the volume of stuff in a specific area in your home, you may relate to the joy one feels when […]
We all know that taking the first step is the hardest part of the journey. Sometimes you need a little help to make that move. If you struggle with a house full of stuff and have no idea how to get started, you might need to hire a professional. How do you pick an organizer […]
Choosing the right containers and organizing products can be frustrating. The best advice is to do your organizing first (sort like things together, purge the things you don’t need, decide where you will be storing your items) and then figure out what containers or other organizing solutions you might need. It is difficult to predict […]