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I am talking about the clutter of mind, body and living space.  We all go through multiple transitions in life, such as marriage, children, career, illness, divorce and death of a loved one. These transitions can lead to or escalate disorganization in our lives and a loss of control. What is the Cost of Clutter? Clutter…

Are you in need of a new beginning? The New Year resolutions have faded into the holiday glow, and now is a great time to renew and refresh your home, your space, your life. The best way to begin anew is to plan with intention.  According to Deepak Chopra, M.D. “Intention is the starting point…

For those who have ADHD and struggle to get organized, it does not have to be an impossible feat.  We will outline some tips and recommendations so you can create a strategy for regaining focus and motivation in your daily life. Let’s put one myth to rest.  Being organized is not about perfection.  No one’s…

Often, people hire organizers because they feel their lives are out of control or they are unable to get organized on their own. The struggles can range from having too much stuff to a lack of skills or even situational disorganization. Often the weight of too many possessions can wear us down. When our space is cluttered…

Struggling to keep clutter in check on an ongoing basis? It’s a common problem for many people, but one that can be managed. Physical clutter often leads to mental and emotional clutter and the feeling of being stuck in our lives. By clearing the clutter, you can give yourself the space, time and freedom to…

There is nothing more frustrating than having to search for something when you need to use it. It’s a practice that wastes your time, patience, energy and money. How often have you had to rummage for your golf equipment or any sporting equipment only to finally give up and purchase the item again out of…

Fitting items into a new space When seniors move into a senior community, they often have to significantly downsize to accommodate the size restrictions of their new space. That exercise can be very freeing and can ease the transition to their new home; however, old habits can die hard or not at all and before…

Entryway stations are a great way to catch and contain a great amount of potential clutter as the family walks through the door each day.  A good family entryway station should have a few simple, but important features. The key to an effective solution is to avoid having too much stuff in the space. This…

This time of year highlights our paper organizing skills. There is nothing worse than having to sort through piles of paper or all those bags and boxes of paper that were stuffed in the closet just before company arrived during the holidays. It seems there’s a never-ending trail of paper coming through the door and…

Start Early Start early and mark your calendar.  April 15th falls on a holiday this year, so the filing deadline for 2021 taxes and extensions is April 18, 2022. Set Up a System Set up a system that works year around and is easy to access and use.  There are many ways to set up…

January is Go (Get Organized & Be Productive) Month and the perfect time to start anew. Getting organized can be about many facets of your life, including New Year’s resolutions, new goals, a new direction or even a new purpose. All driven toward a final destination, that many of us struggle to attain. I love…

It only takes a few steps to get your on-line files organized and it will save you countless hours and help you avoid those embarrassing situations that come from searching for lost files. Start at the Root Determine where you want your file system to live on your computer. Having all your files and documents…