What Actually Makes You More Productive (Even If You Never “Get It All Done”)
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 [...]
Should You Throw Away Expired Food? Here’s What Expiration Dates Really Mean.
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, [...]
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 [...]
