Recently, I had an opportunity to simplify a few things in my own life. With a volunteer term completed, I transitioned responsibilities over to my successor. Although still in a related volunteer role, I was relieved of a handful of duties. My calendar was emptier and my time freer. That’s when I realized that to simplify is more than simply…
I frequently encourage clients to organize to music. Put together your favourite playlist. Now see what can be accomplished before the 15 minutes playlist is done. Bring in a Mel Robins podcast and boom! My theory has been pushed to the level of science based tools for not only organizing but focus, performance and healing. I highly recommend you listen…
As a dual-certified professional organizer, I’m often expected to have it all together. But the truth is, I’m human, just like my clients. I struggle with the same emotional attachments to stuff that make it hard for others to let go. As a result, I have stuff and history to declutter. We All Struggle to Declutter This past week on…
Many people don’t realize there is a declutter difference between backlog and day to day. Not all clutter is created equally. This will help. The Declutter Dilemma Touch it once. Deal with it now. Don’t put it down put it away. These are all great organizing principles. EXCEPT they only apply to day-to-day decluttering. If you are dealing with a backlog these…
With both the Summer Solstice and a Full Moon, the last weeks of spring promise renewal. The beginning of summer is a time for Mother Nature to bring rebirth to her garden.Try these three easy tips to help you take advantage of that renewal energy. Evaluating Before Summer Tip 1 For some people, the Summer Solstice marks the midpoint of…
Creating both process and outcome goals for your business can take energy and time. You will be glad you did and here is why. Introduction When it comes to planning for our business, many of us focus on the end result – the outcome we want to achieve; the destination to which we are headed. But what about the journey…
