Posts by Lisa Dooley
Here’s to finding more space, more time and more joy in your summer!
Summertime and the living is easy. Well, sometimes anyway…Being organized goes a long way in making your life simpler and less stressed. In honor of the upcoming summer solstice, here are my top tips for a summer with more space, more time, and more joy! Confirm the details. Hours change for stores, recreational venues, and…
Read MoreWhat can you let go of on World Organizing Day?
Happy World Organizing Day 2024! Didn’t know that was a thing? You’re welcome! This is the day that professional organizers celebrate the impactful work we get to do with our clients. So, today, ask yourself what you can let go of and move on from. Do you feel that your stuff adds value to your…
Read MoreA 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 MoreProtecting what really matters….
Are Your Memories Safe? Your family. Your home. Your car. Your belongings. These are all things we invest in and protect—whether through insurance, maintenance, or careful storage. But what about your memories, especially your photos? For most of us, the answer is obvious: our photos matter. They hold our stories, our milestones, and the everyday…
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…
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