Do you think you could tell if you worked beside someone who is hoarding? Would their work behaviour reflect hoarding behaviour at home? Probably not – people who hoard do not normally brag about their hoarding behaviour. In fact, most of them are very private and often have not let anyone in their home for many years. Normally they can…
People who hoard do not normally brag about their hoarding behaviour. In fact, most of them are very private and often have not let anyone in their home for many years.Professional organizers do not normally go public with the names of their clients ~ client confidentiality is a key ingredient and ethical imperative in the organizing business.So this situation is really unusual. I am…
I recently had an opportunity to appear on Breakfast Television (checkout photo #16) speaking on unplugging kids after the summer. Many parents are increasingly aware of the amount of screen time their children have over the course of a day. Think about it: TV, computer (in school, at home), IPOD, cell phone. Add in there a movie or attempts to look up…
Do you ever wonder where your money goes? Or why your waistline just won’t shrink? The answer to both these questions may be found in your lunch bag. Yes, the one that has been pushed to the back of your highest shelf. Grabbing a bite on the go responds to our need for variety, and convenience. While there are more…
The question of whether multi-tasking works to increase productivity comes up frequently at our house. What can I say? I have a teenager. This age bracket of our species has taken multi-tasking to new heights with ear buds, television, blackberry and homework all going at the same time. My experience is that multi-tasking does not work well. I define multi-tasking…
If you’re the lucky family member making a turkey this weekend you must be making a grocery list as well. As you sit to consider everything that will make your gathering a success, take a moment to also consider the aftermath of the holiday feast. Do you look forward to demonstrating your culinary expertise, night after night preparing turkey pot…
