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Last Monday, I was reminded of the fact that we all can have ADD tendencies. Especially in this day and age, when we constantly receive distractions from our phone, advertisements, other humans, you name it. So it was refreshing to hear some tried-and-true techniques from an accomplished ADD Productivity coach, Alan P. Brown, our guest […]
Every day, do the most important thing first! I don’t recall where I learned this productivity tip, but it is quite effective for me. I admit I don’t always follow it, but when I’ve been procrastinating around a major or unpleasant task, it helps me to push through the inertia. Often I find that the […]
We are big believers in using a household calendar. Not only do they keep you more organized but they can also reduce stress for the entire family, kids included. Owner Wendy Buglio is a believer too and uses one to help her 7-yr old son, Tony, understand what is coming up for the upcoming two […]
We are very fortunate in the Boston area to have a wonderful youth program called More Than Words. More Than Words is a job training and youth development program that empowers nearly 350 youth each year to take charge of their lives by taking charge of the More Than Words $4M bookselling business. They work […]
In my 12+ years as a professional organizer, I have come across many couples and families in conflict over clutter, failing organizing systems and productivity concerns when one person has ADHD and the other(s) do not. I often get called in to “fix” the person with ADHD and it takes a lot of empathy, support, […]
Recently I had to the pleasure to participate in a Facebook group for using Feng Shui to “spring clean” my business. In addition to my work as a Professional Organizer, I am also a massage therapist, and am opening my own business. Since there are no coincidences, I came across a fellow professional organizer’s offer […]
I’m a self-identified bibliophile. I read a lot and hold high standards for the books I read. Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui is so far, the most influential book of my life. As I have told the story many a time, I was a lost teenager wandering through a used book store in a […]
A To-Do List helps you capture and prioritize tasks, such as what you want to get done next Saturday, or what materials you need to prepare in order to apply to college. If you’re reading this, I bet you are a pro 😉 A checklist, however, is an under-utilized tool, in my opinion. We often […]
It’s that time of year! More than 80% of people who travel in the summer will do so by car. What can you do to be organized for these trips? Here’s some tips to help you prepare, organize and pack for your summer travel. Plan Ahead: What car trips will you need to make […]
One of the things we help our Living Peace clients with is to change habits. Big ones include putting things back in their home when you are done with them, regular filing, and being aware of how many new items are coming into the home (e.g. retail therapy vs. buying things that are actually needed/will […]