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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.

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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