Organizing
Do it once and be done
Touch it twice rule Have you heard of the “touch it twice rule”? In essence, it means that you touch an item or project only twice – do it and be done. Complete a task right away or deal with an email or paperwork. By doing this, You eliminate the need to go back and…
Read MoreHow your to-do list saves time
What’s the value of a list? Long before starting my organizing business, I lived and breathed my to-do list. In the middle of the controlled chaos that is my life, this is that little bit of sanity that keeps me grounded and feeling at least slightly accomplished. So what is the value of a list for…
Read MoreDo you want more space, more time and more joy?
How do I find space and time in my life? Finding more space and more time are the two most common challenges for many of us. How do I find space in my home and office for the things I really need and love? How do I open psychic space in my head and quiet…
Read MoreWhat is the value of this?
What is this thing really worth? For most of us, we have things that we value highly for a number of reasons – purchase price, sentimentality, rarity, etc. And because we treasure our things, our spaces are full of stuff – some of which we’ve purchased ourselves and some that have been gifted. I believe…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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