07, Dec 2021
Most people think professional organizers rarely shop, so I bet you are surprised that I am a frequent shopper. I explained my reasons to Anita Saulite in the Tangerine article, “What Kind of Holiday Shopper Are You?” I created a “Gift Ideas” list in the Notes app on my phone…. Read more
22, Nov 2021
There are three basic methods to declutter your home. Some techniques work better than others. The strategy you use depends on the type of clutter, where it is located, and your own working style. I’ve listed the three best methods to declutter and how and when to use each type…. Read more
15, Mar 2021
A family member is in the hospital, and you have to be across the country to care for them. A thief stole your laptop from your car. A storm has knocked out your internet service. Disasters are a part of life. But the ability of your business to function during… Read more
08, Feb 2021
When I was researching for my post on subscription boxes, I came across a few Reddit users who said that decluttering is a bad idea because it prevented them from seeing how much they were spending on their subscription box habits. Because my life’s work is helping people declutter, I… Read more
18, Jan 2021
Money and time are similar. We only have a limited amount of each, and we have to use what we have wisely. To manage our money, better financial advisors suggest we track our money spending habits. We can use this same technique and track our time spending habits in a… Read more
26, Oct 2020
We’ve all seen those magazines and television shows where home décor experts sort items by colour. From books to clothes to toys, they organize everything into the ROYGBIV rainbow colour sequence. Without a doubt, it looks pretty in the photos and on-camera but is organizing by colour the best option?… Read more
07, Sep 2020
People tell us to make lists of things we should accomplish. Yet, we often get overwhelmed when we start making these long lists of tasks. Then, we end up berating ourselves because we can’t complete them. The problem: a list is not a system. It’s just a brain dump of… Read more
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
20, Apr 2020
Many of us have repetitive tasks to complete. Some tasks we do almost every day. When we are busy or distracted, we may forget certain steps in a process. Other tasks, we only do occasionally. While we certainly have the skill to complete the task, we can’t always remember every… Read more
10, Feb 2020
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning was first published in 2017. It is the first-hand account of author Margareta Magnusson as she downsizes her possessions and reflects on her life. She shares her wisdom and experience with humour and grace. What is Swedish Death Cleaning? The phrase Death Cleaning… Read more
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