Don’t Let Those Returns Steal Your Joy (or Your Money)
We’re in that funny week between the holidays and the new year. It's the time of year when time feels a little fuzzy, the decorations are still up, and half of us can’t remember what [...]
Year-End Decluttering Ritual: How to Start the New Year Clear and Focused
Every December, for as long as I can remember, I do a little ritual. ❄️ I stop. I breathe. And I catch up. Because life moves fast. Between work, family, technology, and just being human, [...]
What Your Room of Doom Might Be Trying to Tell You
In our recent Chaos to Calm class, one of our members, Tricia (names changed to protect the amazingly courageous), did something extraordinary. We were exploring our “Rooms of Doom” …those spaces that feel so heavy, [...]
From PTSD to Purpose: My Journey Toward Trauma-Informed Organizing
I wanted to share something personal with you. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with PTSD. It was a moment changed everything for me. It gave me language for experiences I didn’t know how [...]
You Don’t Have to Buy a Thing: A Black Friday Reminder
Black Friday is almost here, and if your inbox looks anything like mine, it’s full of “once-in-a-lifetime” deals. But before you click add to cart, I want to offer another voice. A quieter one. Since [...]
New Moon Energy: Creating Stability from Stillness
The holidays are on the horizon, the year is winding down to a close (thank goodness!), and everything in nature is asking us to pause. It’s a natural moment to check in…not with what we [...]
How Storytelling Helps You Finally Let Go of Clutter
A few weeks ago, I took a class on hoarding with Randy Frost, co-author of Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things. It was fascinating, especially because one of Randy’s clients, Marnie, joined him. [...]
Letting Go: A Full Moon Reflection for Your Home, Mind, and Time
We’re creeping towards the end of the year—that strange season when everyone’s technically still working, but half of us are mentally in holiday mode. 🎁 You can feel it, right? Things are starting to slow [...]
Overcoming Imperfection: How to Stop One Small Clutter Detail from Ruining Your Whole Space
Let's talk about a major block in getting organized. You know when you're organizing something...and it's almost perfect. But then there's one tiny detail that makes your eye twitch every time you look at it? [...]
Feeling Overwhelmed? Don’t Organize Harder—Start Smaller
Beth didn't think organizing her linen closet would change her life. Honestly, neither did I. She had been in the Chaos to Calm Community for awhile now. She was showing up on calls, doing the [...]
