Don’t get me wrong, Marie Kondo is adorable and trendy. Her popularity helped a lot of people get organized, which is wonderful. Simplifying life is always recommended! A friend of mine swears by the way she folds clothes in a dresser drawer, and I like it too. She reminds me of a bonsai plant – an example of highly controlled and regulated perfection. And, if that appeals to you, that’s great. … [Read more...]
My Disorganized Spouse Is A Slob! How To Compromise
Help! My Disorganized Spouse Is A Slob Are you living with someone who is disorganized? Living with clutter or disorganized spaces is hard on most marriages and relationships. Since spaces are shared, it can cause serious tension. It’s such a common dynamic that left unchecked, can be destructive when the individuals don’t recognize what’s really at play. Let’s look at some familiar … [Read more...]
10 Paper Clutter Items To Toss Today To Declutter Your Life
Do you struggle with paper clutter in your office and home? Paper clutter is the most popular area that becomes overwhelming for most people. Regardless of where the paper shows up, many people are confused about the rules of what to keep and when to toss items. So, paper clutter is often a common pain point for many! When you run a business, you have the added dimension of paper clutter for your … [Read more...]
Comparing Space Styles: Straightener and No Rules
Straightener Style Preference vs. No Rules Style Preference The Straightener and No Rules Organizing Style Preferences are aligned around how well you are able to tolerate disorder. The 'Law of Disorder' happens as a part of life... it seems that there is an ever-expanding perimeter of stuff. … [Read more...]
Find A Home
During 1-on-1 organizing sessions I often ask a client: “Where does this live?” When someone couldn’t answer, I knew it was time to assign the item a living place, or a “home”. Giving an item a home, ensures it has somewhere to be stored, accessed, and tucked away after it is used. … [Read more...]
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