Working with my organizing clients over the last two years has taught me loads about people. I’ve learned personal information about specific individuals, but also observed more generalizable truths as we tackled challenges. A few common issues crop up over and over, though. Several things can lead to setbacks and obstacles when organizing, but nothing … More On Clutter Creep & Tiny Bathrooms
As many of my friends and family members prepared for the 2018 back-to-school season, I started thinking more about how much I struggled to stay organized as a child. Around the same time, I put out a giveaway on my personal Facebook page for two free hours of organization. When a local DJ who has … More 3 Ways to Help Kids Stay Organized throughout the School Year
Do you need to break up with your current self-care routine? Does five minutes of me-time set off all your alarms? Have you ever wished you show up more often for yourself? Are you getting mixed signals? I can’t help but feel like self-care is tricky despite being such a hot topic these days and … More 5 Ways to End A Bad Relationship with Self-Care
I know it can be disheartening to accept the existence of an obstacle, but it’s incredibly important for you to realize where you stand and what your goals are. From working with clients over the last eighteen months and struggling to complete my own decluttering process, I’ve found that there are a couple of reasons … More Top Three Reasons You Still Haven’t Finished Organizing
I came across this article in my inbox today: HOW TO MOVE PAST SELF-DOUBT AND DO THAT THING ANYWAY – the blissful mind What Catherine had to say: We constantly hold ourselves back from doing the things we believe would bring true meaning and purpose into our lives because there’s this constant fear that we’re … More Letting Go of Self-Doubt
Reading an article on clutter-elimination when I came across a really good point: “saving” things can be totally wasteful. Sometimes we go out and buy more before we’ve finished the last bit… but why? Seriously…. Why do we have things if we don’t intend to use them? Your inherited china aside (I can hear you objecting … More Waste-Cinching (Why Saving Things is Actually Really Wasteful)
I moved! Yes, after several months on a waiting list for the apartment of my dreams (at least my budget’s dreams), I finally got the place I’ve had my eyes set on. It’s about 550 Sqft with ample closet space and a loft bedroom. Oh and a 6ft-wide window that starts at the floor and … More A Quick Update
A few suggestions for gifts (almost) everyone can appreciate and ways to celebrate together to mark a special day. … More On Gift-Giving & Minimalism
Though my brand and I advocate for self-care, I think an important step in the process is understanding that maintenance doesn’t stop with you. This popular topic seems to be gaining more momentum than ever and I think it may resonate with people, especially moms, because they feel like they give so much to others throughout the day … More Why Maintenance Doesn’t Stop with You
A word from the author… … More Welcome
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