When Chronic Pain Makes It Hard to Stay Organized
I have an unspoken rule. This rule says that I can only share something with you when I’ve fully processed it. No trauma dumping. No soliciting for help in the middle of a crisis. I [...]
Why You Don’t Use the Things You Own (And How to Stop Saving Them for Later)
I know this may sound strange coming from someone in the organizing world... but I don't like plastic. Like, at all. It’s everywhere. It’s in our homes, our oceans, our food. And while the organizing industry loves a good [...]
The Stress-Free And Strategic Way to Pack For Your Next Trip
I'm packing to go on a girls' trip to Ireland to celebrate my Mom's birthday. I'm so excited! As I've been packing and planning, I've been thinking about how much my relationship with packing has [...]
What Would Make Your Home Feel Like You?
One of my favorite things to do right now is sit on my patio and watch the sunrise. I grab my fuzzy blanket, open the door, sit down, and watch light dance around the city. [...]
Building A Village: You’re Allowed To Need Support Sometimes
Lately, a lot of my clients have been struggling. Almost every day, I receive a message from someone who feels like they're experiencing some level of crisis. Panic about work. Overwhelmed at home. A sense [...]
Spring Cleaning Isn’t About Decluttering. It’s About Quieting the Noise.
The weather in San Francisco has been beautiful lately. Bright sun, warm afternoons...the kind of weather that makes you want to call in "sick" to work and head to the beach. I don't know about [...]
Clutter Is A Marathon And You Don’t Have To Run It Alone
Most people think their organizing journey starts when they reach out for help. But that’s not actually true. By the time someone calls me, they’ve usually been doing a “clutter marathon” for a long time…decades [...]
How To Stay Grounded When The World Feels Chaotic
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, [...]
Your Closet is an Archeological Dig of Who You Are
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 Your Organizing Goals Keep Falling Apart (and How to Finally Make Progress)
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. [...]
