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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 […]
We know you hate thinking about death. But as your parents grow older and you have to deal with their deaths, you’ll grow an appreciation for having all your important information together and available for your loved ones. Planning for your end of life (or your parents if they need assistance) and making sure that […]
An alternative way to get organized If your family life is chaotic with packed schedules, social media, and streaming the latest drama series, then your family might benefit from meditation. Meditation can decrease the feeling of overwhelm in your life, and help your family get better organized. How does sitting quietly have anything to […]
Last March, I learned about a woman that identifies as a “Recovering Perfectionist”. I really liked that term. As I get older, the costs of perfectionism, such as anxiety or stress, outweigh my perceived advantages of it, that is, feeling in control. Can you relate? This woman also happens to be a professional organizer like […]
Recently my partner and I went to Nova Scotia, which is over 8 hours away by car. Since we both love nature and scenery, we decided to drive. We were also visiting New Brunswick, and planned a whirlwind tour that involved staying in a different hotel every night for 10 nights (except for a 2-night […]
Utilizing the Idea of the Capsule Wardrobe This crazy weather…demanding both summer and fall clothes! Over the past month I have found myself having to pull out my light winter coat from storage one night, but then scrounging around for open-toe’d shoes and a summer dress another day. It’s been discombobulating to say the least, […]
I think sometimes our clients believe that we professional organizers are perfectly put-together, that we don’t have any messes or piles or junk drawers in our own lives. I’m here to tell you that it just ain’t so…and sorry if I’m bursting any bubbles! We organizers are quite human, and my worst hotspots are my […]
Step 1: De-clutter. Step 2: Identify and Acknowledge what´s not working for you. Step 3: Repeat. Step 4: Non-Do. Step 5: Meditate Meditation is the final thing I practice on a regular basis that keeps me afloat. Literally, I live afloat on my sailboat, as a minimalist in the Boston Harbor. Through a lot of […]
As we move into the holiday season, many of you may be feeling a certain amount of dread or overwhelm as planning kicks in, not to mention all the advertising, sales and commercials everywhere you turn. Now that my kids are older, I can choose to ignore some of the marketing, but I remember how […]
In today’s Tuesday tip, Melissa Belliard talks about the challenges faced by Empty Nester’s and offers some pointers to navigate through the process and reclaim your space. Want more resources? Melissa is sharing her webinar, “5 Top Challenges for the Empty Nester” with you. Click the link below to access the webinar, tools and downloads. […]