Minimalism

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Stop Trying to Do It All: The Productivity Power of Planning First

Staring at an endless to-do list, knowing in our bones that there's no way to finish it all. I was working with a client who was essentially doing the job of three people at a [...]

The Last Box of Clutter Is Never Just Junk: Here’s What It’s Really About

There's something about the last box. When I'm helping a client organize their paperwork, it's easy to see progress. We fly through stacks and piles with ease. Systems are clicking, confidence is building, wins are rolling [...]

Unlock Your Organizing Genius: The Secret To Finally Getting Organized

When I first met Sarah, she stood in the middle of her home office surrounded by piles of paper, half-finished projects, and unopened mail. She sighed and said, "I've tried every organizing system. Bins, labels, [...]

Create Homes, Not Piles: How to Organize Documents And Reduce Paper Clutter Stress

A few weeks ago, I was organizing paperwork with my client, Faith. She had stacks of paper covering her kitchen table, her home office, and most of her dining room. She is an amazing person. [...]

Why I Sometimes Swear When Talking About Clutter

Let's talk about something that turns heads... Swearing. 🤬 My book is called Why the F#@ Am I Still Not Organized? And one of my keynotes is called Empowered Productivity: Get Your Sh*t Together.  And yes, [...]

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