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, [...]
Before You Declutter: Simple Home Safety Steps That Save Lives
Last weekend, Jane's worst clutter fear came true. She was cooking dinner in her kitchen when she heard a crackling sound coming from the living room. At first, she thought it was the cat playing [...]
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, [...]
How To Setup Organizing Systems Your Future Self Will Love
Did you know that most people organize from a place of panic? For most people, the whole time they're organizing, they feel super stressed. And the whole process is fueled by agitating thoughts and feelings... [...]
Is Clutter Keeping You From Letting People Into Your Home?
Sophie's air conditioner broke last week. It was the middle of summer, and the heat in her house was unbearable. She couldn't sleep, couldn't focus, and was sticking to her couch every time she sat [...]
Th Organizing System You’re Looking For Is Already Inside You
I talk a lot about the deeper side of organizing. About why clutter shows up. About how to advocate for yourself...and how to take up space in your home and life. But after a recent [...]
How to Set Up Organizing Systems Your Future Self Will Love
Did you know that most people organize from a place of panic? For most people, the whole time they’re organizing they are fueled by agitated thoughts and feelings… “This pile is driving me nuts.” “I [...]
