Posts Tagged ‘stuff’
The story of the stuff
Why am I holding onto this? This is one of the most frequent questions I hear when I work with clients. “Why am I stuffing my already overcrowded drawers with my child’s outgrown ballet outfit?” “Why can’t I let go of Grandma’s china set, although many of the pieces are broken or missing?” “Why am…
Read MoreWhat’s your relationship with your stuff?
Wait. Is that a thing? It’s February. And we can’t escape the talk of Valentine’s Day and the emphasis on relationships in our lives. For now, let’s focus on your relationship with your stuff. And yes, that is a thing. Merriam Webster defines a relationship as “the relation connecting or binding participants; a state of…
Read MoreSomething in, Something out
What, exactly, is this? Have you ever opened a drawer, closet or bin and wondered “what the heck is in here?”. Welcome to the club of too much stuff and lack of organization. In our homes and offices, we accumulate stuff because as humans, we have an amazing capacity to create use scenarios for things. …
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 MoreA myriad of memorabilia…
Why, exactly, am I keeping this?? Do you have a box, bin, or closet full of memorabilia that you just don’t know what to do with? Congratulations. You are like most people with “stuff” they just don’t know what to do with. So what is memorabilia exactly? Webster’s Dictionary defines memorabilia as “things that are…
Read MoreHow do I find more space in my home and in my life?
More space in my space As a professional organizer, I help my clients find more space, more time and more joy in their lives. And no matter if the home is 1400 or 3400 square foot, many clients believe they need more space for our stuff. We need more space for the stuff we’ve purchased…
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 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 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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