Making the Impossible Possible
Have you ever looked at an organizing project and felt so overwhelmed by everything that needs to happen that you just…don’t start? You can see all the little decisions, all the steps, the tasks…all the [...]
Why The Last Pile Of Clutter Feels So Hard
Yesterday, a client messaged me a picture of a newly cleared corner of her bedroom. She was super excited and proud of her progress, but she told me, “It was tremendously painful.” To an uncluttered [...]
Emptying Your Storage Units: Bringing It All Home
What happens when you finally empty your storage units…and then have to deal with everything you brought home? This week on What Are You Making Space For?, Cece does just that. Cece got her first storage unit during a downsize. A few [...]
What Happens When You Organize a Friend’s House?
Ever wonder what happens when I organize a friend's house, STAR? I'm not the kind of person who doles out organizing advice to friends and family...unless they ask. Much like a doctor at a party [...]
What % Would You Have To Let Go Of Before You Would Feel Good In Your Space?
Hi [[contact.first_name]], Last week, I asked you a question... What percentage of your stuff would you have to let go of before you would feel good in your space? A lot of you answered…thank you so much for [...]
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 [...]
Why My Laundry Keeps Piling Up (and what I finally did about it)
I'm pretty sure there's a clutter monster living in my building, [[contact.first_name]]. And lately, it's been stirring up lots of chaos with my laundry. Now, look...I adore my new apartment. I really do. I love [...]
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 [...]
