I sat down to write this week's blog and thought, "This feels insane." Why am I talking about organizing when the world feels like it's on fire? There's war, violence, unrest...and it's in our faces, [...]
Ever wonder why it feels so hard to organize your clothing closet? Your closet holds some of the most fun and fascinating clutter in your house (I'm looking at you, 1970's platform boots). But closets [...]
Why Getting Organized Feels Harder Than It Should One thing I see again and again when I work with people is this quiet frustration: “I want to be organized. So why does this still feel [...]
Can we talk about two of the biggest reasons organizing goals fall apart? It’s not because you’re “not motivated.” It’s not because you can’t “stick with it.” And it’s definitely not because you’re not capable. [...]
A quick reminder if today feels noisy, busy, or overwhelming... It's natural to want to "do more" when we feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. But often, that doesn't help us be more productive. In fact, [...]
Yesterday, I was helping a client organize their bedroom. As we walked into the room, they felt overwhelmed almost immediately. There was a lot to do, the energy felt heavy, and about 20 minutes in [...]
When most people think about getting organized, they think about three things: Getting rid of stuff Buying containers Making systems And, yes, those things matter. But if that’s all you’re doing, it’s no wonder it [...]
As a professional organizer, my days are filled with overpacked schedules, flooded inboxes, rooms stacked to the ceiling, and people who feel like they’re carrying way too much inside of themselves. I’m not just an organizing specialist. I’m a chaos [...]
Can we talk about something that trips people up every single day? The impossible, maddening belief that you’re somehow supposed to “get it all done.” I can’t tell you how many people come to me [...]
This month in the Chaos to Calm Organizing Community, we’re organizing our kitchens. And that means we’re having the conversation I have in every single kitchen I step into… “Do I throw away expired food, [...]
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