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Lisa Dooley is a regular podcast guest and speaker on organizing strategies, and is cited frequently in the media. Follow the links below to listen to or read her advice on getting organized and living an intentional life:

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Here's a little secret...everyone needs a little organization - even professional organizers!  I loved contributing to this article on my organizing "go-to's".  Happy reading!    
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Purchasing trends are real - just ask a professional organizer who sees MANY overstuffed homes.  So it was exciting to learn more about the underconsumption trend and how it can help you declutter.  I was happy to be included in this recent article - check it out here because less really is more...    
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I was excited to be included in this recent article "Home organizing golden rules – the 7 rules experts have written in stone".  Check out this great collection...Happy reading!
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We're all guilty at one time or another of allowing bedroom clutter to build up, creating a ‘chairdrobe’ or a ‘floordrobe’.  But are there any practical ways to avoid this?  In this article, fellow professional organizers and I offer tips to avoid a 'chairdrobe' – tips for navigating the dreaded messy chair in your bedroom.  Have a read here....

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Whether you're working with a professional organizer or trying to DIY for your decluttering project, basic tools make a HUGE difference.  I was excited to be included in this article with other professional organizers on some of the tools we use to make your organizing projects successful.  You can read the full article on Homes and Gardens here....

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This spring, Lisa joined Pascale Cook-Fernandes on the Women Finding Clarity Podcast to talk about all the things - physical, emotional and psychological - that are holding us back from living our best lives.  As a professional organizer, Lisa has worked with clients for over a dozen years to help them find more space, more time and more joy in their lives...take a listen to the podcast here.
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Loving what you do is a gift.  And knowing that others value your work as well is a bonus.  This article covers a lot of great points on how working with an organizer can be of tremendous value and I was excited to contribute!  You can read the full article here: Professional Organizers Most In Demand In San Jose, CA, And Phoenix, AZ – But Anyone Can Use Their Expertise To Maintain A Serene Home.  Happy reading!
Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: The Ultimate Room-By-Room Decluttering Checklist | Redfin Creating a decluttering checklist is an excellent way to begin organizing your home and simplifying your life. Along with helping you take stock of your belongings, lists can help you stay on track and prioritize the areas that need attention. However, following your checklist can be difficult with so many distractions in everyday life. Luckily, we can help. Whether you live in a Wilmington, NC, apartment or a Brentwood, CA, home, read on for Redfin’s ultimate decluttering checklist, plus expert-backed tips to help you clear the clutter once and for all. Read the full article here: The Ultimate Room-By-Room Decluttering Checklist | Redfin
For anyone who knows me, I LOVE sharing and educating.  I had the great pleasure of being a guest on Minessa's wonderful podcast, Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself, on the power of networking for personal and professional growth. You can see a clip here and find the full recording on Apple podcasts. Happy listening!  
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REDFIN BLOG:  While the kitchen is the heart of the home, the bedroom is the place to find real tranquility.  I'm excited to be included in this great article on "How to Declutter Your Room: 12 Tips for Managing Bedroom Clutter Once and For All".
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MINDBODYGREEN:  It's finally spring and it's a great time to get organized.  I'm excited to share my favorite ways to get organized for spring.
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REAL HOMES:  With the busy real estate market, decluttering and staging for sale is even more important.  I'm excited to be included with these tips for getting organized...
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NY Metro Parents:  One of the most common questions I'm asked is "How do I organize all these toys?"  Just in time for spring cleaning, I'm excited to be included in this great article on 9 Easy Ways to Organize Toys.  Read on...
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Outwit Trade.   I'm often asked about minimalism vs organization and how they're related.  And no, you don't have to be a minimalist to be organized - you just have to be able to find your stuff when you need it; that's organization.  You can read more about this interesting topic on Stories on the Benefits of Minimalism...
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Married with a Business Podcast.   Everyone can use a little help with organization, especially small businesses that have leaner structures.  I was excited to join Allison and Craig on their "Married with a Business" podcast to share tips on staying organized in your business.  You can listen here at: Tunin: http://tun.in/tk29vK spotify:https://tinyurl.com/sMWB28 iTunes:https://tinyurl.com/iMWB28  
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RentCafe.com   Getting your home organized is one of the top 3 resolutions each new year.  If you're renting, there are some additional things to consider.  Check out 15 Expert Tips to Help You Plan for a More Organized Home in 2021.  I'm excited to be quoted as #9!
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AgentAdvice.com  The real estate market is at its height right now with historically low inventories.  And sellers want to get the highest sale price.  Don't let staging mistakes undermine your sale price.
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Heavy.com. 19 Best Items for People Who Hate Housework/Chores Cleaning is NOT organizing; and they are both important.  Check out this article on the Best Items for People Who Hate Housework & Chores to see what this organizer likes!  Choose simple solutions to make your life easier...
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Heavy.com: 21 Best Gifts for Graduates Temporarily Stuck at Home We're all looking for things to celebrate right now, the big and the small.   Graduation season is here and while it looks a whole heck of a lot different than it ever has, it's still important to celebrate the graduates.  Check out this article on finding a great gift for graduates stuck at home...
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"Being organized" looks different for everyone.  And it should.  Really being organized means creating adaptive systems that work for us.  Listen to Lisa's recent podcast on WordofMom talking about her book, More Space. More Time. More Joy! Organizing Your Best Life and how to start creating your best life.
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Reader’s Digest Online: The New Year’s Resolutions 11 Professional Organizers Are Making for 2020 Can a buying moratorium help you reduce clutter? Read about my ‘no spend’ resolution and those that other organizers are making in this Reader’s Digest Online list.
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She Knows: New Years Resolutions That Will Benefit the Whole Family in 2020 What’s your New Year’s Resolution? One of mine is to find more time for the things that bring me joy.  Read this She Knows article to find 4 resolution ideas you may want to consider.
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Publisher’s Weekly: Book Review Publisher’s Weekly recently included my debut book, More Space. More Time. More Joy! Organizing Your Best Life, in its list of reviews.
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Next Avenue: 6 Ways to Deal with Sentimental Items When Decluttering The number one question I get in my organizing practice is “How do I deal with all my memorabilia?”  Check out this Next Avenue article about how to handle those sentimental items when you’re in the middle of a whole-house declutter.
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Word of Mom: Podcast In my practice, I help people create habits and systems to live a fuller, less stressed, and more joyful life. Do you want to learn more about how to use organizing in creating an intentional life? You can listen to my interview on Word of Mom Radio.
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ForSaleByOwner.com Blog: Nobody Puts Baby (Stuff) In a Corner I love working with young families – the energy is amazing and there are always fun and unique challenges.  Growing families sometimes need extra help in figuring out the best storage options for all that baby stuff, and this blog post is a great guide.
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Reader’s Digest Online: The Best Products for People Who Keep Losing Things While I’m not a “product” person generally, I do love anything that makes my life easier. This Reader’s Digest list includes some great solutions recommended by professionals organizers to help you find and track your stuff.
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Real Simple Blog: Under Kitchen Sink Storage Rules We love contributing to high-quality resources like Real Simple. Check out this post about what to store under your kitchen sink.
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SheKnows.com: Homework Help Hacks Real Moms Swear By Who doesn’t love a hack?  Check out these great homework help hacks on SheKnows.com.
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August 9, 2019 UpJourney: The 12 Best Books on Intentional Living I love to read and listen to audiobooks – here is a list of my favorites on decluttering and intentional living. July 22, 2019 UpJourney: How to Become a Professional Organizer, According to 8 Experts Have you ever thought about becoming an organizer?  Check out these responses from seasoned organizers like myself on taking the steps to get started. May 20, 2019 Upjourney: How to Be More Organized
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The Peaceful Woman: Decluttering – It’s Good for the Soul I was thrilled to join Carolyn Jenkins of the Peaceful Woman Program podcast to talk about “Decluttering – It’s Good for the Soul”.  Listen here.
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Oprahmag.com: The Best Organization Apps to Simplify Your Life What are some of the best organizational apps?  Find out through this Oprahmag.com slideshow.
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The Boston Globe: Out of Chaos Comes Order Working with a professional organizer or organizing coach is a highly individualized process.  Learn how organizers in the Boston area, including Lisa Dooley of Your Organized Life, help their clients create the organized spaces they want.