I had a great 4-hour session this morning helping a client whose guest room had become a catch-all room. She was motivated by a garage sale being held by one of her favorite charities so was able to let more than 50% go. After decluttering, we re-packed and labeled the remainder and the room now … Read more
I was recently interviewed by NowU.com “our leftover bolts and stacks of sticky notes rarely (never?) empower us to conquer complex problems. If we’re honest, they really just clutter up our lives.” read more HERE Thanks to journalist Tammy Kennon (who explores the universal truths of being a tiny human on a glorious planet) for making … Read more
Often, we find interesting items when helping a client organize. Last month we helped a client organize her husband’s den. He had passed away a few years ago and she had been unable to tackle the room, with all the sad memories, on her own. As we worked, we created a box for any personal … Read more
This week my team coordinated a move for a wonderful couple. We were so impressed with their attitude to all the chaos and change around them. I don’t approve of the way words like “bravery” are often thrown around but that is what I witnessed this week. They were leaving a home they built 41 … Read more
I just read this wonderful article by Leo Babauta – check out his website Zenhabits.net I know people who travel with several huge suitcases and carry-ons for a short trip, even if there’s no way they’d use everything, because it makes them feel safer. Others have a lot of clutter in their homes for the … Read more
Here’s the perfect opportunity to donate some items. Paws In Need asked me to pass this notice along as their press release has not been picked up by any of the newspapers or media at this time. As I’m always looking for ways to help clients release their unwanted items, I’m doing just that for … Read more
After 5 years in business, I was recently talking to a friend and realized how lucky I am. I get to work with so many interesting people and every day is different – one day I’ll be sitting in a nice air-conditioned office, doing nothing more strenuous than making file folder labels then the next … Read more
In my work as a professional organizer, I frequently find clients have lost track of accounts or small pension plans because they’ve relocated. I was recently alerted to the very real danger of losing these inactive accounts – thanks to Ann W. Damani-McKinney, CPO, Conceivable Solutions, Inc. As States look for ways to boost their incomes, they … Read more
I frequently work with clients that have medical items left over from a relative’s (or their own) previous illness. I just met Linda Strickland, the President of A-Maze-ing Solutions here in Contra Costa County. They distribute donated durable medical equipment – crutches/chairs/ seats/Depends etc. to folks that are referred to them by non-profit agencies in … Read more
As you reflect on 2009 and the time spent in your home office, perhaps you had trouble keeping up with your filing? If so, the system is probably too complex. Statistics say that we never look at 80% of what we file so ask yourself two questions: “WHY do I have this?” and “WHERE ELSE … Read more