Organizing Tips – General

Bathroom Organizing Tools

13, Apr 2020

The bathroom is most likely the busiest room in the house. To make it more efficient and most importantly, easy to clean, take a look at some of these simple bathroom organizing tools. At Out of Chaos, our goal is to help you reduce costs by using what you already… Read more

Challenging Conditions: Keeping Productive and Organized

30, Mar 2020

Life can be full of challenging conditions. We move away from our parents and out on our own. There are marriages and divorces, children and pets. We find jobs, change jobs, and lose jobs. We also lose loved ones – perhaps one of the toughest personal situations we will face…. 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

Tips for Organized Buying on MaxSold Auctions

06, Feb 2020

I was happy to write an article to help people with organized buying on MaxSold Auctions. Here is the intro… “I normally spend time helping people downsize and sell their items by auction with MaxSold. However, people do need and want stuff, despite wanting to have a clutter-free lifestyle. They… Read more

BC Today: Decluttering Tips for the New Year

11, Jan 2020

I was pleased to be a guest on CBC Radio’s BC Today on January 3. We talked about decluttering tips for the new year and the new decade. You can listen to the podcast episode on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. My section starts at the 26-minute mark. How to… Read more

Tips to Recover From the Holidays

30, Dec 2019

Perhaps you have enjoyed a quiet week away from home and work on a secluded beach in the south or maybe you have been at home enjoying the company of family and friends. Either way, the holidays are almost over. Sad though it is, it’s time to start planning to… Read more

Introducing Lil’ Chu

19, Dec 2019

During my years in business, I’ve often wanted to work with a sidekick. Someone to help me talk about the services we offer at Out Of Chaos, this side-kick would also be able to share and demonstrate organizing and productivity tips. So… today, I am introducing Lil’ Chu! Watch our… Read more

Sleep and Productivity

21, Oct 2019

I recently watched a TEDx talk on The Science of Sleep (and the Art of Productivity) by Dr. Matthew Carter, a sleep researcher. The talk focuses on how sleep and productivity are interconnected. A good night’s sleep can help us be more productive and having a productivity day, can help… Read more

Organizing on a Budget

09, Sep 2019

Once you have gone through the process of sorting, purging, and emerging from chaos, it is time to look for organizing products. With entire stores dedicated to selling organizing tools equipment, it is all too easy to spend hundreds of dollars on containers, baskets, and bins only to find that… Read more

A Morning Routine to Boost Productivity

15, Apr 2019

Small changes can have a noticeable impact on your mood and productivity levels at home and in the office. Here are a few ways to streamline your morning routine to set you up for a less stressed and more productive day. Get Ready for the Night Before Getting ready the… Read more