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September 21, 2020
What Is Stuff Discordance AND What To Do About It
If you and the people you live (or work) with don’t exactly see eye-to-eye on what an organized space looks like, you’ve got “stuff discordance.” You can fix it—but first, you have to get everyone to agree that there’s a problem.
Downsizing
Getting Organized
Organizing Your Home
Simplifying
Time Management

September 14, 2020
Working Remotely, Better: How to Boost Your Productivity
If you’re less productive working from home than you were in an office, you’re not alone. Here’s one simple exercise that will earn you an extra hour or more a day in focused work time.
COVID-19
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Mindfulness
Productivity

September 7, 2020
Calling Bullsh*t on Time Management
Lots of experts and coaches talk about “time management,” but time can’t actually be managed—so here’s how to manage yourself and make the most of your time.
Getting Organized
Time Management
Life Lessons
Mindfulness
Productivity

August 28, 2020
4 Things to Do When You've Made a (COVID-19) Mistake
Best practices related to COVID-19 are a moving target, and it’s easy to get tripped up. When you or a team member have made a mistake at work, here’s how to fix it—and learn from it, too.
COVID-19
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Mindfulness
Productivity

August 24, 2020
Does your stuff have a you problem?
If stuff seems like a problem in your home, it’s more likely that your stuff has a “you” problem. Find out with these 10 questions—Part 1 of a series.
Downsizing
Getting Organized
Happiness
Living An Organized Life
Organizing Your Home

August 17, 2020
The pros and cons of keeping your team remote
Several major companies have made headlines in recent months by announcing that they will move to a long-term remote work strategy, even after COVID. Here are the pros and cons to consider when deciding what’s best for your organization.
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Mindfulness
Productivity
Progress

August 10, 2020
A parent's survival guide for virtual back-to-school
Many schools around the world are trying to determine how to “go back to school” in the fall. Some are deciding to continue with online, or at least hybrid, classes. Here are our top tips for success in the next school-from-home semester.
Back To School
Happiness
Life Lessons
Productivity

August 3, 2020
How to solve any problem with just one core philosophy
Resolve any issue that arises in your business, from absenteeism to missed deadlines and opportunities, by following one simple underlying philosophy.
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Mindset
Mindfulness
Progress

July 27, 2020
Readjusting to the office after shelter-in-place
If you’re going back to the office after months away, it’s going to feel strange. Here’s how to protect your physical AND mental health in a shared workspace.
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Mindfulness
Productivity
Progress

July 20, 2020
Bringing your team back to the office? Here's what to consider
If your company is making the transition back to in-office work, here are the critical questions you must ask your team.
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Mindfulness
Productivity
Progress

July 13, 2020
4 Garage Sale Alternatives That Will Save Your Summer
This summer, don’t waste a valuable weekend on the infamous Garage Sale. Here are 4 online alternatives that will save you time and maybe even earn more money.
Clothes + Closets
Downsizing
Getting Organized
Organizing Your Home
Simplifying

July 6, 2020
Optimizing Your Team: Do You Have the Right People in the Right Roles?
Eliminating organizational clutter is just like keeping your personal clutter in check. Tasks and inefficiencies creep in all the time—here’s how to stay focused.
Downsizing
Getting Organized
Life Lessons
Mindful Monday
Mindfulness
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