Perfectionism can be a blessing and a curse. As a recovering perfectionist, I speak from experience. When perfectionists do something, they do it really, really well. Once they start something, they complete it but perhaps it takes them a little or a lot longer than others. Perfectionists hold themselves and others to very high standards … Read more
If you created a home office, you probably thought that once you purged all the unnecessary stuff and set up your space with all that nice new furniture, you could sit back and relax because you completed your organizing project. However, maintaining your space is the third and final part of the organizing process. It’s … Read more
Can you believe it’s time to send your children back to school again? (Now, don’t get too excited, or they might notice.) Parenting experts suggest that getting your children back on a regular schedule a few days before school starts is a good idea. Ideally, wake your children at their usual school-day time in the … Read more
I was thrilled to attend a seminar with the author, TV show host, and professional organizer Peter Walsh. One of the benefits of the pandemic lockdown is that everyone is open to teaching online – even famous people. Peter Walsh is one smart person, that’s for sure. He seems to spend hours thinking about how … Read more
This blog post was inspired by a conversation I had with a client a few days ago. She and her husband have been working on a DIY reno of their house for months and months and months . . . However, they did hire a cabinet company to design and install their kitchen. Good news. … Read more
Like the Grinch, you can try to stop Christmas from coming, but I doubt you’ll be successful. I’m sure you don’t want to cancel the holidays; you think you do because you still have so much to do! Whether you’re eating turkey, turducken, tofurkey, or a free-range chicken, by the time you read this post, … Read more
Even if you embrace a minimalist lifestyle, you still need to buy essentials like groceries or a new toilet seat to replace the one that broke. Shopping has certainly changed over the last few years. You should wear your mask, follow directional arrows, and keep your distance from other shoppers. Then, you should disinfect your … Read more
Getting up earlier to try to get things done may not be the best idea. I’m willing to bet that all you night owls (yes, I am one) are absolutely thrilled to hear that. I don’t know about you but working from home (or at least trying to) during the pandemic has been an eye-opening experience … Read more
Who should you hire for your next project? Every once and a while someone will say to me, “I’m not sure exactly what you do but I think you can help us.” I always find it so hard to believe that people don’t know what I do. It’s so obvious to me and apparently only to me! I … Read more
I’m wondering…if I was to take a peek in your garage, basement, storage room, or even your closets, would I see stuff strewn all over the floor? I’m willing to bet in many cases I would. It’s like the stuff exploded and then grew as it lay there seemingly without you doing anything. I know, it’s kinda freaky. Well, … Read more
Balance: a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. Balancing act: an attempt to handle or deal with two or more things (such as obligations) at one time so as to satisfy often competing requirements. Many people consider balance to be all about work/life choices. Many of my clients spend … Read more
Some online articles suggest that busy professionals have an average of 200 hours of uncompleted work at any one time. Wow! Adding to that are the commitments we make in our personal lives (including managing a busy household), so it’s no wonder we can’t prioritize and focus. “If you think unruly and unfocused committees in … Read more
I came across a blog post recently that was all about how we sabotage our own happiness. For instance, something that makes me happy right now is that it’s summer. Yippee! I know one thing right off the bat that might sabotage that happiness – a complaint that it’s too hot. I implore you, don’t do it. Enjoy the … Read more
Have you ever had disagreements with your partner about the level of organization (or lack thereof) in your household? I’m guessing you have. We all have different expectations for how tidy our home should be. These expectations can be a result of the environment in which we were raised – was it cluttered or tidy? And a result … Read more
Do you find that some days your stuff weighs you down? You’re not alone. When I work with a client for a significant amount of time, whether several days in a row or spread out over several months, it seems like we’re shifting the weight and feeling lighter as we declutter and organize. During these … Read more
I believe that all of the physical objects in your life have an energy, either positive or negative. Therefore the energy of the objects in your surroundings affects how you feel and how you live your life. As you release objects with negative energy, the energy in your space shifts and you are able to change … Read more
Alright, people, there is not much time left before the magic season is upon us. Gather your holiday mojo and get ready for my gift-giving tips. Have you ever noticed how this time of year, while full of joy and celebration, can also generate tonnes of clutter? I read a blog post from The Minimalists … Read more
As you open your trunks, boxes, and storage bins of holiday décor this month, take this opportunity to look at your inventory and consider minimizing holiday clutter. Perhaps this year is your chance to finally get rid of the things that are broken, unused, unloved, and unwanted. Holiday Clutter to Instantly Minimize boxes of items … Read more
The holiday season is almost upon us. Like any major project, it is a good idea to identify all the tasks that you need to take care of to ensure everything comes together by the deadline. Organizing your holiday greetings and mailing cards is one task you can complete early in the season. An essential … Read more
December is almost upon us. Shopping, decorating and entertaining! We knock ourselves out every holiday season trying to make it perfect, and then often feel empty and unfulfilled when it’s all over. What’s that all about? Before it all starts again this year, ask yourself, “What is it that I want from this time of … Read more