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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
