Organizing Obstacles

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

How Storytelling Helps You Finally Let Go of Clutter

A few weeks ago, I took a class on hoarding with Randy Frost, co-author of Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things. It was fascinating, especially because one of Randy’s clients, Marnie, joined him. [...]

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 [...]

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