Lifestyle Organizing

Protecting Your Peace In The Bedroom

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 [...]

Cross-Training: The Missing Link to Getting Organized

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 [...]

How To Reclaim Your Focus In A Chaotic World

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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