(Dedicated to the late Andy Rooney from 60 Minutes).
When the title of this article popped into my head, it seemed to come from a part of me, which believes that a positive activity, like organizing, could also feed compulsive behavior. Obsessive organizing can also nurture the unhealthy […]
True confessions: I sometimes binge-watch YouTube designer Vlogs. It seems like sometimes they all copy each other within weeks, in terms of what topic they choose to feature. They all discuss how to style different rooms and pieces of furniture in order for spaces to look “elevated” […]
It’s one thing to hire a professional organizer and something else entirely to have an organizer show up at your door, like the interventions we see on the Hoarders TV Show. If a person is willing to get professional guidance and dutifully follow the recommendations, that is […]
Whether it is salsa dancing, karate classes or joining a local chapter of a political organization, there are numerous ways to be proactive in meeting people. You might just want more friends, more support for your health and fitness goals or maybe even romance is on your […]
I have a more detailed case study file on the concept of Sitting and Facing, but this article will serve to cover some basic pointers, geared especially toward the house hunter. Otherwise, it is more my job to determine what is the sitting (back) and what […]
For many people plagued by clutter and disorganization, just getting started can feel overwhelming. Many professional organizers will suggest their client start with organizing or de-cluttering one drawer at a time: baby-steps.
That approach can work for some people, but others need to first get some guidance on […]
As the saying goes, “No one gets out of here alive!” Even if you don’t think you will be leaving behind any substantial assets, think again because all of the furniture and possessions in your home and your car may total $50,000 or more. Many years ago, […]
Many people used to make fun of preppers. After the COVID pandemic lock down of 2020, not so much. In previous times, preppers have often been looked at with ridicule and as “Dooms Day” paranoids. One of the oddest moments during COVID was when there was a […]
I have to ask what motivates me to be on top of my own de-cluttering and organizational process. Each person has their own tolerance level for messy spaces and I do a pretty good job of staying neat and tidy. In fact, if there was no such […]
It’s understood that there can be great resistance to sorting through possessions when there is a clutter issue. The sheer volume and disorganization of items can be enough to make someone not want to deal with it at all.
Often, professional organizers will approach the mess with […]
