Posts by Lisa Dooley
You’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?…
Read MoreManual Mayhem
This “thing” is not working – now what? Can you put your hands on the manual and receipt for your non-working refrigerator in less than 5 minutes? Found the manual? Great. Is it still under warranty and when and where did I purchase this anyway? Product manuals and invoices/receipts for all our many items can…
Read MoreNothing worth having is easy….
Do you remember the adults in your life saying this to you when you were growing up? Did it mean little to you then but resonate with you now? Fortunately or unfortunately, we live in a society that expects and adulates immediate gratification. We’ve bought into the mindset of immediacy and NOW. But the reality…
Read MoreTaming the technology tangle…
What, exactly, is this charger for?? Have you ever picked up a cord or charger and thought “what the heck is this cord for?” The speed of technology has increased dramatically in just a few years. As a result, we’ve upgraded our tablets, computers and phones so many times that we are left with a…
Read MoreA myriad of memorabilia…
Why, exactly, am I keeping this?? Do you have a box, bin, or closet full of memorabilia that you just don’t know what to do with? Congratulations. You are like most people with “stuff” they just don’t know what to do with. So what is memorabilia exactly? Webster’s Dictionary defines memorabilia as “things that are…
Read MoreGot good storage?
What is good storage? Good storage is easy to use, easy to access and meets your price point. I recommend a variety of storage options based on the items you need to contain. Do you want to view your item and access it easily? One of the best options are clear, plastic bins with covers. …
Read MoreWhat’s new with you?
So, what’s new with you? Do you have a new healthcare insurance provider? Did you make a switch on your auto or homeowner insurance recently? For most of us, making changes is common but updating our records and filing is not. Creating an effective filing system for your Working Documents is critical – see more…
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