In my line of work I meet so many wonderful people. Whether through working, speaking, teaching, or casual contact in my daily life; almost all of them have a burning question to ask me about getting organized. Two questions turn up far more often than any others. One being…
I recently read a fascinating article in Real Simple magazine regarding Women & Time. Probably the most fascinating aspect is a phenomenon called Gatekeeping. In short, Gatekeeping is when we have avenues in which we could delegate tasks but choose not to do so as then we would…
Being a Professional Organizer, I am always trying to recognize events in my life that help me to identify with my clients. My house isn't perfect…and neither am I. My most recent event occurred at the Laundromat – of all places. Let me tell you my story. I haven't set foot in a…
Are you making the most of your time or are you a daily "fire fighter", running around putting out "fires" all day? It is one thing to understand the principles of time management yet task management seems to be elusive to many. We all have the promotional notepads with the To Do list…
In my classes I teach people how to keep computer files organized but what I am talking about today, is all of the little items that we are instructed to keep that comes with new electronics purchases. Rare is the home I visit that does not have a closet totally devoted to empty computer and…
Guilt is defined "remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense". We all have it and especially when it comes to our clutter. Mental health professionals would agree that guilt can weigh us down and bring with it some less than ideal side effects. Imagine ridding yourself…
Medications opened in 1996 and not used since…strawberry syrup from 1989…napkins from your daughter's first birthday and she is now married with children… Our pantries are places we frequent yet seldom think about unless we can't find something. Pantries were originally built in a cold North…
With the introduction of the Hoarder's television show, so many people are asking themselves, "Am I a Hoarder?" The honest answer is "doubtful" although studies indicate that 7% of the population suffers from Chronic Hoarding Disorder. I usually include tips on how to be more organized…
If it weren't for my smart phone, I would have had to actually write his number down then put it in a place where I could find it later. I would have to more accurately plan when going on an outing to ensure that I had all of my information and to-do lists in order. Basically, I would…
Tax season is among us and I am always surprised at how many people are not prepared…at all. The ominous IRS is enough to keep me tallying my receipts all year long, but for many, this is not so. The question is, how can you be ready for the accountant once all of the W-2's and 1099's…
