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…
Who is Carolyn Caldwell? It seemed like a simple enough request. In a recent content coaching session. Leigh Fowler, pointed out that I had not introduced myself to my followers in a very long time. If ever. Hmmmm….well that got me thinking. I started my organizing business in 2005. This coming July I will celebrate 19 years in business. Much…
Our minds are not easy to manage. There are times when mindset matters more than others. Reality Check Harsh reality greeted my 5 am routine this morning. One of the boats had dismasted in the southern Atlantic. I am mesmerized, like thousands of other sailors around the globe, by the progress of the boats in the 2023-2024 Global Solo Challenge….
