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Getting back on track…
This has been on of the hottest Summers I can remember; and for those without air-conditioning, sometimes unbearable. The humidity, coupled with days and days on end of sticky heat and wildfires has been quiet a challenge for many of us with breathing issues. Some of...
When Organizing Becomes Very Personal
When Organizing Becomes Very Personal A year ago today (Aug. 26, 2015), my 90-year old father died of congestive heart failure. My six siblings and I found out about his death, two days later. We had just received a copy of his very first completed Will just 5 days...
Ask for Help–Before Tragedy Strikes
Ask for Help -- Before Tragedy StrikesOn July 3, in Nashville, TN, my dear, sweet, 90-year-old father (a proud Veteran of two wars!) nearly died of a GI bleed. He almost did not call for help in time and was very close to dying that day. My StepMother was...
A Holiday Poem
'Twas just weeks before Christmas, when I looked 'round my house... And feelings were stirring that I just couldn't douse. The clutter was piled up in mounds all around, While piles, dust and overwhelm all did abound. No visions of sugarplums danced in my head, Just...
Organizing for the Holidays
Organizing for the Holidays Fall is a great time to organize for the holidays. Stores are full of Halloween costumes and treats with some already setting up aisles of Christmas//Hannukah themes. But wait... Don't you already have rafters or storage closets full of...
Drowning in Excess
Do you have an insatiable need to constantly acquire an abundance of stuff? Perhaps you find yourself frequently shopping as a form of relaxation or distraction from hurt, anger, boredom or a feeling of lack. Take a look around. Is your living room open and inviting...
Fun & Creative Organizing Solutions!
In an effort to break up some of our San Diego "June Gloom" weather, please enjoy a visual display of some fun and creative organizing solutions. <<--- When sorting out earrings, use buttons to keep them in pairs. Each ping pong ball has a household...
Get Organized — Get Healthy!
What does getting organizing have to do with good health? Plenty! Find out more by listening to this 2012 interview of Jana Hartwell, CPO®, on Living Health 365 You don't have a half hour to focus on this recording? Go ahead and cheat by playing it in the background...
How to Handle Cumbersome Receipts
Look familiar? It's tax prep time and one of the most annoying details to deal with can be gathering and organizing all of your RECEIPTS. Most of my clients have receipts laying around (usually folded or crumpled) in many different places. In the purse, wallet, car,...
Love It or Lose It
Every object contains an energy force. The energy we sense while touching something can powerfully influence how we feel. These feelings can influence our decisions about what to do with what we've just touched. Some professional organizers discourage their clients...
Making Post-Holiday Clutter Disappear
Look around. Are there still remnants of your holidays cluttering areas of your home or office? Some of the clutter may be pleasant reminders of good times you had. Some of it is just annoying stuff that is now blocking your progress. Regardless of why the clutter is...
Take Care of Yourself First — Get More Done
Feeling hungry? Thirsty? Tired? These are the things to follow to Take Care of Yourself First. Too busy to stop and meet these needs? Then you may find yourself having difficulty concentrating on the really important stuff. 😐 Take Care of Yourself First... Your body...
How Thankfulness Helps Rid Clutter
Thankfulness. Are you happy with all that you have? How often do you just look around and feel thankful? I truly believe that when we are thankful for what (and whom) we have, we honor them. Honoring the loved ones in our life means treating them with respect and...
Time To Fulfill Your Goals
There is never enough time to do everything you have to do, but there is always enough time to do the most important thing. ~ Brian Tracy Back to school ... back to work. Summer is officially over and it's time to get serious about making the most of this last bit...
Expect The Best — Prepare For The Worst
As September is "National Preparedness Month" let's all take a few moments to take stock of just what we would do when disaster strikes. Do you have an emergency escape plan from home and work? Have you practiced it? What about a "grab-and-go" kit? Is it updated? If...
How to Move Mountains
If you are looking at a large organizing project as if it is a big mountain, you may never get it done. Break that mountain down into small pieces by moving one small stone at a time. How to move the stones... 1) Make a list of what the project pieces are. 2) Include...
Practice Imperfection
The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic, and a terrible waste of time. ~ Edwin Bliss Applying perfection to everything you do can seriously impede your productivity - I know. This is something I...
Focus Your Efforts
If you have been having trouble getting and staying organized, perhaps these thoughts will help. A crucial element of effective organization is to focus your efforts on something specific. Those who work with me know that I do my best to keep our efforts focused on...
Stopping Time Bandits
Are Their Bandits in Your Office? In any work or home office, there are many culprits lying in wait to steal from you. Many of us fall victim to them everyday. These bad boys are everywhere and it bodes well for you to take heed. They're called ... Time Bandits! Time...
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