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, [...]
The 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 Work With Your Energy (Not Against It)
Mae hits a wall every day at 3 pm. The kind where your brain checks out, your motivation evaporates, and all you want is to take a nap under your desk. She used to fight [...]
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 [...]
Time Management Isn’t About Control, It’s About Trust
Jean's calendar was packed. It was full of all her best intentions: 🏋 Workouts 📚 Reading time 🥗 Meal prep 🖊 Deep work/focus block 🧘♀️ Yoga All beautiful ideas. All things she genuinely wanted in her [...]
