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...]
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...]
Productivity Tip: Like With Like
If you're an organizing junkie, you'll be very familiar with the term "like with like." This organizing concept simply means that items should be sorted and grouped together into meaningful categories that make sense to you. To put this organizing principle in play for yourself, group like items together - then determine where and how these items are used. Place items nearest to where they … [Read more...]