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‘Tis the Season (almost)…
Halloween is already in the rear view mirror. Which means that Thanksgiving, and then THE holiday season is right around the corner. Yup. I said it. Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year in rapid succession. Do the coming holidays fill you with excitement and joy as well as dread and overwhelm? If you’re like…
Read MoreTaking off the “badge of busy”….
But it’s a good busy… Do you ever run into a friend or acquaintance and when you ask “How are you? How are things going?”, the response is “busy”. Or “good busy”. So, what does this really mean? In our manic society that always seems time deprived, busy has become the new sign of success. …
Read MoreWhat’s the real value of your time?
What are you spending your time on now? As an organizing coach, I help my clients rewrite the stories of their lives. We move from frazzled and overwhelmed to living a more calm, intentional life. To be organized and find more space, more time and more joy, time management is key. While there are lots…
Read MoreWhere can I hide this?
Finding good hiding spots… Do you think finding good hiding spots is all about playing “hide and seek” or having a great Easter egg hunt? In organizing, good hiding spots mean effective space management. Maximizing your existing storage comes in many forms. Closet organizing, purging unneeded and unused items and choosing effective storage are important. …
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 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…
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