We are in Thanksgiving season; this is a great time to get organized with gratitude. Canadian Thanksgiving has just passed. American Thanksgiving is just around the corner. But how does gratitude help someone get organized? It all started when… I read Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up. One of the strategies that Kondo recommends is thanking the…
Subatomic Steps: Energy in the Smallest Apparently, subatomic is the smallest unit we can measure that has energy in it. While that may seem like a random fact, it was anything but random when I came across the word. Subatomic steps still move us forward. Earlier this week I was looking for a word to use on my Instagram posts. Every…
Is Summer Vacation Productivity Time? How can doing less, rest and recharge help us all be more productive? It’s summer time in the northern hemisphere. For many people that means a chance to take time off, kick back maybe at the cottage, beach, on a dock or just in the backyard with a barbecue. Or as I heard last night…
Decision fatigue is more common than one might think. As an organizing professional I see it a lot. But what is it really, how does it show up and what can be done about it? This blog article takes a look at the idea from an organizers perspective. Definition According to Wikipedia, decision fatigue refers to the impact of having…
Say “celebrate” and many people think champagne, confetti and fireworks. In fact, try and find a royalty-free picture for celebration and I was hard pressed to find one that didn’t include champagne, crystal glasses or someone toasting. What if a high five, pat on the back or simple acknowledgement of accomplishment could help you get things done? I think it…
A New Fiscal Year July 1 is the beginning of a new fiscal year for Caldwell Evolution and yearly planning is on the calendar. Micro tasks have come to my rescue again. Yearly planning can be fun, however it can also be overwhelming. Using micro tasks and a dedicated planning process, I was able to get through the process, and…
