May 16, 2015 | Behavior, Clutter/DeClutter, General Organizing, Habits/Routines
Yes! There is a difference between cleaning and organizing, and, though de-cluttering is usually part of the organizing process, it is just one element of getting organized. The dictionary tells us that Cleaning is defined as: making something free of dirt, marks... Read more
Mar 11, 2015 | Clutter/DeClutter, General Organizing, Habits/Routines
Organizing guru Peter Walsh has shared many creative ideas and strategies for getting and staying organized through various media outlets including O Magazine. Here are a few of his creative tips: 1. The Door Tax ~ Place an empty box near your door to collect items... Read more
Feb 9, 2015 | Clutter/DeClutter, General Organizing, Projects, Seasonal
If you live in the northeast right now you are probably feeling a bit of cabin fever. The snowfall is not stopping and we are stuck indoors for longer periods of time than we are used to. If this sounds like you, take advantage of some of that indoor time to do some... Read more
Dec 23, 2014 | Behavior, General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Spaces
In the past few years I have had numerous clients who call me because they are ready to downsize or ‘rightsize’ their lives. Interestingly enough many of these individuals are not even close to retirement age. They simply want to live more in the... Read more
Nov 14, 2014 | Behavior, General Organizing
1. The Everything Out Likes to have reminders, mementos, and project materials & belongings in plain sight and within easy reach. 2. The Nothing Out Prefers to have surfaces cleared off and materials stored away. Doesn’t like clutter. Likes notebooks... Read more
May 14, 2014 | General Organizing
A recently released survey by Havas Worldwide (Marketing & Communications) found that over half of the ten thousand people they surveyed across the world believed they could live without most of the items they owned. Two thirds of the respondents said that they... Read more
