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Mindset
Mar 12, 2025 · 6 min read

Clutter is a symptom — not the problem

If you've tried 'everything,' you already know that. The real work is fixing what's underneath so it actually stays solved.

December 14, 2020

How to Stay Productive When the Days Get Shorter

December 21 is the shortest, darkest day of the year—and these days, we need all the light we can get. How to stay productive even as the days grow shorter.
Happiness
Life Lessons
Mindfulness
Simplicity
Time Management
December 7, 2020

10 Free Gift Ideas to Restore Meaning to Your Holidays

Holiday shopping on a budget this year? Here are 10 meaningful, low- or no-cost gift ideas that are perfect for 2020.
Downsizing
Finances
Simplifying
November 30, 2020

How to Handle Family Time (When You’ve Already Had Too Much)

2020 has a reputation for being a horrible year. Here’s how to reframe it—without ignoring reality—and find reasons to be thankful, anyway.
Happiness
Inspirational Messages
Life Lessons
Mindfulness
Simplicity
November 17, 2020

How to Find Things to be Thankful For in 2020

2020 has a reputation for being a horrible year. Here’s how to reframe it—without ignoring reality—and find reasons to be thankful, anyway.
Happiness
Inspirational Messages
Life Lessons
Mindfulness
Simplicity
November 16, 2020

How the Home Edit Fall Short

The Netflix show The Home Edit is all about making organization look beautiful. But sadly, it doesn’t even scratch the surface of the HOW and WHY of getting and staying organized.
Downsizing
Getting Organized
Organizing Your Home
Simplifying
Time Management
November 9, 2020

How to Enjoy the Holidays WITHOUT Overspending

You can be generous and appreciative this holiday season without blowing your budget.
Downsizing
Finances
Simplifying
October 27, 2020

Escape Information Overwhelm in 3 Simple Steps

Is your newsfeed delightful or downright distracting? I offer 3 simple steps to take back your time.
Digital Files + Email
Downsizing
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Living An Organized Life
October 26, 2020

Where to Get Great (and Unbiased) Advice on New Tech

Investing in new technology gets overwhelming fast. I share the best resources for accurate, unbiased information to help you purchase wisely.
Digital Files + Email
Downsizing
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Living An Organized Life
October 19, 2020

Making the Most of Your Current Tech

Digital Files + Email
Downsizing
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Living An Organized Life
October 12, 2020

Stop! Do You Really Need That New Tech?

Don’t buy another tech gadget until you’ve asked yourself 3 key questions.
Digital Files + Email
Downsizing
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Living An Organized Life
October 5, 2020

Working Remotely, Better (Part 2): Mindset Over Matter

Succeeding at remote work isn’t just about tactical strategies. In fact, if you don’t focus on mindset first, you’ll continue to struggle long-term. How to change your reality by changing your mind.
COVID-19
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Mindfulness
Mindset
September 28, 2020

OK, we all agree that stuff is a problem … now what?

Now that everyone agrees that things aren’t working at home or the office, how do you collaborate on solving that problem together? I break it down into three simple steps.
Downsizing
Getting Organized
Organizing Your Home
Simplifying
Time Management
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