Organizing Tools

When Clutter Isn’t Just Clutter: Codependency and the Stuff We Keep

We don’t talk enough about the connection between clutter and codependency.  Clutter isn’t just about stuff. It’s about stories. About how we relate to ourselves—and to others. And for many of us, especially those who’ve [...]

Take Up Space: Your Needs Are Not Too Much

The other day, I was working with a client going through a tough divorce. She has ADHD and told me that after every mediation session, she walks away feeling frazzled, overwhelmed, and like she missed [...]

The Bathroom: Land of Forgotten Dreams (and Unexpected Magic)

Most people think the garage or attic is where forgotten dreams go to die. But I’d argue the bathroom is just as packed with untold stories—and far more personal ones. Because the bathroom is where [...]

Fix It Or Let It Go

You know that thing you’ve been meaning to fix? The broken chair. The sock with the hole. The coffee mug missing a handle. The mystery gadget you swore you’d figure out “someday.” Yeah…this is your sign. Fix it. Or let it go. You’ve already spent more time thinking about it than it’ll probably take to [...]

The Storage Spaces We Forget: How Hidden Clutter Impacts Your Life

We all know that clutter adds stress to our lives. You’ve probably felt it in a million places… …the pile of unopened mail on the counter, the laundry waiting to be folded, the stack of [...]

Clutter That’s Too Small to Matter (but too big to ignore)

You know that awkward clutter—the mystery cords, expired coupons, tiny toys, random screws, and “where did this even come from?” stuff? It’s the kind of clutter that’s technically small… But somehow still clogs your energy, your [...]

How to Organize the Things That Don’t Seem to Belong Anywhere

You know that little mystery object you’ve been holding onto? Maybe it’s a tiny screw. A curved plastic thing that clearly belongs to something. A piece of rubber, or a metal part that looks important but… you’ve [...]

The Connection Between Clutter and the Body (That No One Talks About)

There’s something I’ve seen again and again—and maybe you’ve noticed it too… Your clutter and your body? They might be speaking the same language. I’ve seen it in my clients. I’ve felt it in my [...]

How Puzzles Improve Your Organizing Skills

The minute the weather starts cooling off, I head indoors and do one of my favorite winter pastimes…jigsaw puzzles. 🧩 Nerd alert! 🤓I know. I just love huddling over the coffee table working on a [...]

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