Attic Organizing Strategies
If all clutter is “postponed decisions” (and it is), then it is probably safe to say the decisions in the attic are the MOSTponed.
But I’m Organized At Work
One of the things I often hear during my consultations with prospective clients is “I know things are disorganized in my home, but, believe it or not I’m very organized at work.” Well I do believe it. Here’s why.
Celebrating Freedom Though Organizing
Saturday we celebrate Independence Day and the birth of our country. This country grants us many freedoms, but it’s amazing the barriers we impose on ourselves. I have found organizing to be a great liberator.
Steps Up, Not Stones Across
It’s not uncommon for clients to ask us to work our organizing magic in several rooms in their home—in one day. Our magic doesn’t come from jumping from one stepping-stone to the next, across the house. It comes from building steps and climbing up to the next level.
OrGOnized
To understand what it takes to stay organized, it might be helpful to change the spelling of the word itself. The word “go” needs to be at the heart “organized.” To be truly organized, you need to be or-GO-nized. I know the definition of organizing, but I haven’t found a satisfying word origin. 1375-1425, late Middle English from the Medieval Latin organizare- to contrive, arrange— is not doing it for me.
One, Two, Four-get It!
I have a simple little theory that explains why it is so hard to stay organized. While I have never tested it scientifically, I have observed it throughout my life and in almost every home I have organized. I call it the One, Two, Four-get it! theory. It begins with two other organizing beliefs of mine. First, I believe that a clear work surface is your number one organizing tool. Second, I believe that limitations breed freedom. For example, if you limit the
Top 10 Dedicated Zones
Establishing and maintaining dedicated zones are essential to staying organized. Here are Read More
How Dedicated Zones Work
How Dedicated Zones Work
“Dedicated Zone” is an expression professional organizers (like me) Read More
Out The Door-ganizing
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The Five Levels of Being Organized
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Make Organizing Toys As Simple As Child’s Play
Toys can be one of the hardest things to organize and I Read More
Kitchen Organizing
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