Posts Tagged: procrastination

How to Overcome Perfectionism and Be Productive

08, Nov 2021

Striving to perform at your best is an admirable goal and worthy of pursuit. Perfectionism, on the other hand, is sneaky. It makes you think you’re trying to do your best. It is helpful to examine the Law of Diminishing Returns to understand how to overcome perfectionism and be productive…. Read more

Escaping Quicksand

10, Aug 2020

Do you have so many different projects and tasks that you feel like you’re sinking in quicksand? It happens to me sometimes too. But interestingly, we can apply the techniques used to escape quicksand to get us back on track. What is Quicksand? Quicksand is a mixture of sand (or… Read more

Emotion and Procrastination

16, Mar 2020

Emotion and procrastination are related because if procrastination was just a time management problem, I would have no difficulty getting things done. I’m an organizer and productivity expert. I can coordinate office and household moves on time, every time. I can deal with changes in team member schedules, client schedules,… Read more

Don’t Procrastinate: Make an Emergency Kit

14, May 2018

We seem to be hearing more and more about natural disasters. Fires, floods and warnings about earthquakes. Are you ready? This is the one time, in particular, we need to be organized and prepared for an emergency situation. I urge everyone to have a prepacked Emergency Kit with an Emergency… Read more

How Can I Stop Being Disorganized?

14, Feb 2017

I get asked the question, “How can I stop being disorganized?” quite a bit as a Professional Organizer. The answer isn’t an easy one. There is no magic pill to make anyone organized. But, if you feel you are a disorganized person, here are a few steps I recommend you… Read more

A Resolution to Stop Procrastinating and Get Organized

27, Mar 2014

You made a resolution to stop procrastinating and get organized. But three months into the year, is it starting to look like another broken promise? It’s not too late to turn things around! If you’re looking for inspiration, check out this CityTV Breakfast Television clip I did in 2014. This… Read more

Make Things Happen

20, Dec 2010

Last week I made a presentation to the graduating class at Ashton College. It is a local college that provides career and continuing education to both domestic and international students. Preparing for the appropriate words of wisdom gave me the opportunity to reflect on my own journey and the journeys… Read more

Prioritize and Tackle Tasks in an Organized Way

25, Jun 2010

Not knowing how to prioritize and tackle tasks is a common problem. It’s a challenge whether you’re keeping your home decluttered or maximizing productivity for your business. I see it with my clients, and I definitely understand it from personal experience. As most of my friends and colleagues already know,… Read more

Good Habits – the Key to Getting Organized

29, Mar 2010

I help people declutter their lives and get rid of the bad habits that led to the chaos in the first place. Sometimes, my professional advice seems a lot like something you might hear from a life coach. But, good habits are the key to getting organized. After all, my… Read more

Ending Procrastination

23, Jun 2008

Procrastination. About 95 percent of us have done it at some point. For up to 20 percent of us, it’s a chronic behaviour that induces guilt and feelings of inadequacy (CBC News). For some people, it’s a curse, preventing them from achieving the things they want in life. They put… Read more