Tag: declutter

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…

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…

As Senior Move Managers, Your Tasks – Our Time is frequently asked to define Rightsizing and describe the difference between Rightsizing and Downsizing? Downsizing tends to put the focus on letting go or sacrificing possessions and changing your lifestyle. Whereas, Rightsizing puts more of the focus on conscious choice for a better lifestyle. The goal…

I often remark that Sam’s Club, Costco and BJ’s keep me in business.  Frequently, the first thing I recommend to my clients is that they reduce their purchases to essential items.  I recognize “essential” is a relative concept, but people understand that we often consume needlessly & impulsively.  The heart of disorganization often comes from…

So your college kid is coming home for summer break with a car load of “stuff” in tow. That organized checklist you created to make sure junior had everything he needed for a successful college career has now multiplied and is coming back to haunt you for the summer. The problem may be compounded if…

Getting organized does not have to be an impossible task. With a little dedicated time and some simple methods you can get and stay organized. Clear the space you want to organize – a good way to get started is to place your stacks of papers in a basket or box and start working from…