Organizing
What is a launching/landing pad?
Pick the space for transition Ever heard the term launching/landing pad? In organizer speak, this refers to the space where you “launch” out of into your day and “land” back in when you re-enter. It’s the transitional space between being outside and inside. The goal of this launching/landing pad is to get you in and…
Read MoreWhat’s your stop, drop and roll?
Making your transitional space work Most of us are familiar with the safety phrase “stop, drop and roll” as it relates to fire safety. When creating transitional space, our launching/landing pad, and organizing processes, think about your “stop, drop and roll”. The idea behind this safety phrase is that we don’t continue a moment longer…
Read MoreWhat’s your vision for organizing?
Where do I start with organizing? Organizing isn’t pretty boxes or bins. It isn’t fancy organizing products or systems. Being organized is finding your stuff when you need it. One of my first questions to a new client is: “What does being organized look like for you?” And I’m not talking about the Container Store…
Read MoreWhat do I do with all this stuff?
How many screwdrivers do I really need? One of the biggest challenges for many people when they are trying to get organized is “what do I do with all this stuff”? When we start organizing a space, the volume can be overwhelming. For most of us, when we can’t find what we are looking for,…
Read MoreSomething in, Something out
Is something coming into your space? What’s your greatest organizing challenge? The most common response is “I don’t have enough storage space”. Yes, there are ways to create more storage space but you also have to limit the volume of things that come in. There are many things you cannot control but what comes into…
Read MoreReduce Reuse Recycle Repeat
Reduce your volume and reuse your storage How can being organized also be good for the environment and your wallet? REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE. Reducing the volume of items that enter your space is the first important step. There are things in life you cannot control but what comes into your space is something you…
Read MoreHooks or Hangers?
To hang or not to hang? The organizing challenges in each home and office are unique based on the layout, organizational needs and items in the space. You need to set up the transitional space, your launching/landing pad, to meet your unique needs. So what’s the best solution in that space – hooks or hangers? …
Read MoreOpen vs closed storage
What’s the right storage? The launching/landing pad, your transitional space, is a critical part of your space organization. It’s the space that sets you up to get in and out of your home or office multiple times a day with less stress. Once you’ve selected the spot for your launching/landing pad and determined how you…
Read MoreIt’s not about the box or the bin
Start with the stuff, not the box or the bin For most of us, getting organized is a challenge. As a first step, we go out and try to purchase the “right storage” – the pretty box or plastic bin. But the reality is that getting organized isn’t about the box or the bin; it’s…
Read MoreIt’s not about the stuff
Why can’t I keep my stuff organized? Have you ever wondered why you can’t get or stay organized? Do you think it’s about all the stuff you have? Honestly, it’s never about the stuff; it’s about why and how we keep our stuff that bogs us down. Nothing comes into your space without your permission;…
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