I don’t think I have ever had the technique of “getting rid of something old to make room for something new” work this quickly, ever. And this time instead of it happening to a client, it happened to me – yeah!
Are Your Books Excess Clutter or Beautiful Possessions?
Aaah, books, let me count the ways I love books. I love to read books, touch books, look at books, and I really love to organize books. There is nothing more satisfying than spending a few hours removing the books from a bookshelf with a client, sorting them, giving away the ones that are no … Read more
Are You Stressed Out By Piles of Paper?
The number one complaint most of my clients have is paper clutter. So, how do you set up a functional home office space, and what systems can you implement to keep those piles of paper under control? First of all, you need an easily accessible and user-friendly place to store your necessary papers. Whether you … Read more
What Some of Us Consider Fun
Now that I have recovered from the U2 concert in Moncton, I’ve got some interesting observations about what some of us consider fun. It seems that I am one of those people who thinks that following all the steps required to attend a rock concert with 74,999 of my closest friends is fun. Here’s the ‘To Do’ list:
Tasks Expand to Fill Time
Summer is finally here, and I’m tired of working seven days a week. It’s easy to work long hours, especially when you run your own business because tasks expand to fill time. If I continue to work at this rate, summer will be over, and I will have missed it. So, I’ve made a commitment … Read more
Too much ‘stuff’
It’s been an interesting couple of weeks, to say the least. I have helped two clients move in a two-week period and I have to say that I feel like I have been run over by a very large truck! Moving, as we all know, is one of those major life events. Major life events … Read more
Can You Live a Good Enough Life?
Everything in life seems to come back to deciding what matters most. As long as your home and office are organized ‘enough’ so that you can function effectively and enjoy your space, forget about what others may think and go with what works for you.
Planning for Success – A Few Tips
Sometimes we get to the end of a week, we wonder where the time went and why we didn’t accomplish anything significant. I often work with clients to teach them time management skills and tips for planning for success. Then, I realize I should manage my time better. Why do we put off planning? In … Read more