Posts by Lisa Dooley
No two snowflakes are alike….
Why your organized home isn’t like anyone else’s… As no two snowflakes are alike, no two organized homes are the same. When working with clients, I’m often asked to replicate a system or solution modeled in someone else’s home or in a magazine or often, Pinterest. But like all unique snowflakes, every organizing challenge and…
Read MoreWhat works today may not work tomorrow…
Why is this system no longer working for me? One of the first messages I share with an organizing client is that organizing is an intuitive process. It is intuitive to you and your family (or company) and needs to work in the context of your life. From there, we can create systems and solutions…
Read MoreDistractions, Distractions…How’s your adult ADD working?
Minimizing Distractions What is your biggest distraction? Is it the phone, email, social media, constant interruptions from others? Managing and minimizing distractions are key elements of time management and staying organized. Whether you are trying to focus on a project at work or complete a task at home, constant distractions slow us down significantly. Are…
Read MoreMedicine Cabinet Mayhem
How did it get this way? Quick, name the one space in your home that is REALLY disorganized and in need of some serious decluttering. Many clients say basement, playroom or closets and yes, these are often trouble spots in the home. But one of the most important spaces that often gets overlooked is the…
Read MoreWhere the heck is that thing??
Now, where did I put that? The average American spends 40 minutes a day trying to find something that is misplaced. That’s almost 5 hours a week that could be better spent on other priorities. The top offenders in the “where is it?” category are wallet, car keys, purse and mobile phone. So, how do…
Read MoreSocial Media and the great “time suck”
I’ll just check Facebook//Instagram/Pinterest for a minute… Social media, in all of its manifestations, is a daily part of our lives. For anyone in marketing, sales or communications, it is a necessary evil. For the rest of us, social media can be a fun distraction, a communication tool and definitely a “time suck” which drains…
Read MoreYou’ve Got Mail….Lots of it!
In this day and age, who doesn’t have an overloaded inbox? Even when we have a personal email (or two or three) and a work email, it’s easy to get overloaded. Here are some tips to declutter your inbox. Create Folders so you can file away emails to quickly find them in the future. Related to…
Read MoreAretha said “Respect Yourself!”
In the words of the amazing Aretha Franklin, “Respect Yourself!” But what does that mean for anyone struggling with disorganization? Your home and financial health reflect your inner life and your inner health. How content you are. How fulfilled you are. How loving and loved you are. Your home is the outward expression of what…
Read MoreHome is where the peace is…
Why clutter is adding to your stress. No one should feel stressed when she opens the door to her home. Is your home providing you with a place of peace and calm, of focus and motivation? Or is it a major source of stress and anxiety in your life? Clutter in your home translates to…
Read MoreBattling that bulging closet…
Why is closet organization important? Who hasn’t struggled at one time or another with a closet that just won’t cooperate? Getting dressed and out the door is critical to a less stressful life – we do it at least once a day! So why does the closet remain such a struggle for many of us?…
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