Posts by Lisa Dooley
A Chair is not a Wardrobe Holder (and other tips from professional organizers)…
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. …
Read MoreTools for organizing like the pros…
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…
Read MoreWhat’s Holding YOU Back? Podcast
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…
Read MoreTips for Organizing Your Digital Space
A messy home office = negative mental health. Everyone knows that a messy home office can negatively affect your mental health and productivity, but did you know that digital clutter can have the same effects too? Digital clutter refers to the disorganization of things like photos, apps, downloads, and files on devices like your computer…
Read MoreHow to Make Taxes Less Taxing…
Getting organized for your taxes can be easy as a three-folder system. Folder A: Income & Personal Information Folder B: Expenses & Deductions Folder C: Investments & Taxes Don’t delay getting organized by going out and buying color-coded folders and special labels – plain manila folders will work just fine. Print out the checklists below…
Read MoreOrganizing Resolutions for 2024
Did you know that “getting organized” is one of the top 3 resolutions every January 1st? If your New Year’s resolution is learning how to organize your life, here are some tips to get started. Whether you’re looking for office organization, home organization, or home office organization, these rules apply. Welcome to your first steps……
Read MoreFall Organizing: Pick a Calendar
Full disclosure – fall is my favorite time of year. Cool mornings and warm days. Apple picking and harvest festivals. Football and tailgates. And of course, sweatah weathah. And with back-to-school and many activities kicking off, keeping a calendar becomes even more important. Read on about how to choose the best one for you… Why you…
Read MoreOrganizing for Back to School 2023
Yes, it’s almost August, and back to school is looming. Getting kids ready and set up for success takes some planning. Children are influenced by the state of their physical space just as much as adults. If clutter and disorganization in your home have you feeling frazzled and stressed, it’s highly likely that your children…
Read MoreProfessionals Organizers in Demand
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…
Read MoreSun and Skin – Organizing for Safety
What items in your transitional space can keep you safe? Entering and exiting the home easily and with less stress is a goal for everyone. To make the transitional process easier and more effective, it’s important set up an effective transitional space – also known as your “launching/landing pad” – with the right storage. So,…
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