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Tips to clear out the clutter.
There Is No “Maybe” in Decision Making
You’re going through a pile of clothes, ready to make some space and get rid of some things. Your Keep pile is reasonable, and you’re feeling good about the donation bag slowly filling up, but there’s this 3rd group hanging on – the “MAYBES”. Maybe I’ll...
Camping – An introduction to Minimalism
If minimalism is about being intentional with what you have and surrounding yourself with only the things that you need and use, then packing for a camping trip is great training…even for a professional organizer. I learned this lesson a few weeks ago when my...
Living by Design, Not Default
We often coach clients to live their lives by design rather than default. This involves making intentional choices about what they keep in their homes. This doesn’t mean you can’t have a lot of miscellaneous stuff! It means you make deliberate, conscious choices about...
Tips on Taming the Paper Monster in Your House:
Do you hate dealing with mail and other papers that seem to multiply while you sleep? While too much of anything can lead to stress and anxiety, paper, in particular, can be hard to manage. Each piece of paper requires consideration, action, and...
Read This Before You Click “BUY”
We recently attended a workshop about compulsive shopping and thought we could share some of our lessons. The presenter was Carrie Rattle, MBA is a Financial Therapist and coach who works with people who suffer from over-shopping. Compulsive shopping is a symptom...
Busy Book Publicist Gets Her Own Office Edit
The Organization Challenge Andrea is a busy book publicist with little time left over at the end of the day to get organized. Her office is a beautiful space, with great light, high ceilings, and an open floor plan. She's been in this space for almost 10 years, and it...
Why Hiring a Professional Organizer to Guide You is a Worthwhile Investment
I remember when I first hired a running coach it felt like the last resort. I wish it had been my first resort. I learned so much! Sure I can run by myself, but I didn't. Instead, I felt guilty every time I set an intention and skipped it. Hiring a coach... Made me...
3 Golden Rules of Living Clutter-Free
As a Professional Organizer my job is to improve people's lives by getting rid of their excess stuff. Having too much stuff is a burden. It weighs you down. Reducing your stuff, and clutter, makes you feel light and calm. It doesn't matter whether it's paper, kitchen...
Don’t Let Your Closet Ruin Your Day
When was the last time that getting dressed for work was a fast and easy process? You opened your closet, loved everything you saw, pulled out just what you were looking for, it looked great, it felt great, and you were on your way. So many times, it’s not that easy....