The reasons why people accumulate clutter are varied, but most of the origins come from a psychological and emotional struggle. Of course, there are those who are highly intelligent, whose attention and motivation is with other tasks. Keeping tidy and organized may just be very low on […]
There are a number of different angles in how this topic can be approached and perhaps real estate agents have the upper hand in how to use both obvious and non-obvious methods. Their objective is the sale of a home and to make all prospective buyers […]
I returned a tall ladder in my garage to a space close to where it usually goes. And then I made a quick adjustment. Where it was before I switched it made it possible to tip over and crash on my car. Could such a thing happen? […]
Most of the organizing articles I write are meant to inspire and give tips to those who struggle with this topic. However, some people are naturally-organized, yet they have their own set of frustrations when others in their life inhibit having “the perfectly” organized home.
With each case, […]
Some of the reasons people “fall off the wagon” and don’t achieve their weight loss goal is simply through lack of organization, which undermines their commitment and will power. If weight loss is your goal, you owe it to yourself to have circumstances working for you, instead […]
As the saying goes, “if I were a betting man,” or if I was trying to make a killing in the stock market, I would invest in the makers of Ozempic. It’s 2024 and I’m hearing Big Pharma whistleblowers speak about the long range plan for pharmaceutical […]
Many women hang onto clothes that don’t fit them, sometimes even for decades. There is a reluctance to admit these clothes don’t fit and they are seen as an “investment” which might get used again one day. Women, in particular, don’t know whether getting rid of the […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
