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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.

August 16, 2021

10 Shortcuts to an Organized Kitchen

Get your kitchen organized, from fridge to counters to pantry, and make cooking a breeze with these 10 shortcuts.
Getting Organized
Living An Organized Life
Mindfulness
Simplifying
Productivity
August 9, 2021

From Stress to Sanctuary: 3 Simple Steps to an Organized Home

Does your home relax you—or stress you out?Home is supposed to be our “shelter from the storm,” the place where we can rest, restore, and feel... at home! But after a year plus of isolating and social distancing, you may feel more like the walls are closing in on you, than like you’re at a Zen retreat.
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August 2, 2021

How to Get (and Stay) Organized for Back-to-School

Whether your children are in elementary, middle, high school or even college, here is the ultimate survival guide for getting and staying organized for the new school year.
Back To School
Getting Organized
Living An Organized Life
Mindfulness
Simplifying
July 26, 2021

Organize Your Home with these 101 Hacks, Part 3: Papers, Mail, Sentimental Objects, & Photos

Overwhelmed by clutter? Small steps = big changes. Here are 101 life hacks on how to organize your home, saving space and time—part 3 of 3, covering papers, mail, and sentimental objects including photos.
Organizing Your Home
Sentimental Objects
Digital Files + Email
Papers + Filing
Getting Organized
July 19, 2021

Organize Your Home with these 101 Hacks, Part 2: Bed, bath, and beyond

Overwhelmed by clutter? Small steps = big changes. Here are 101 life hacks on how to organize your home, saving space and time—part 2 of 3, covering bedroom, closet, and bathroom spaces, as well as cars, garage, and basement.
Clothes + Closets
Getting Organized
Living An Organized Life
Organizing Your Home
Simplifying
July 12, 2021

101 Organizing Hacks: A Cheat Sheet for Lazy People (Part 1)

Overwhelmed by clutter? Small steps = big changes. Here is 1 of 3 articles sharing 101 life hacks on how to get your home organized, saving you space and time—starting with basic guidelines, entryway/foyer, kitchen & pantry tips.
Clothes + Closets
Getting Organized
Living An Organized Life
Organizing Your Home
Simplifying
July 5, 2021

How to Manage Your Time like Warren Buffett, in 3 Steps

What does one of the wealthiest men in the world have in his calendar? Almost nothing. Here’s how to manage your time like Warren Buffett, in 3 easy steps.
Time Management
Getting Organized
Living An Organized Life
Mindful Monday
Organizing Your Work Life
July 1, 2021

Death Becomes You: Top 3 Resources on Estate, Legacy & (Green) Funeral Planning

A recap of recent top 3 articles: making arrangements for our inevitable end, and how to make that estate, legacy, and funeral planning more doable.
Getting Organized
Happiness
Living An Organized Life
Sentimental Objects
Productivity
June 23, 2021

72 Killer Resources for Getting Rid of Stuff

Getting Organized
Downsizing
Clothes + Closets
Organizing Your Home
Sentimental Objects
June 14, 2021

How to Stay Organized During Post-COVID Travel

Post-COVID travel can be safe and fun if you do it right. Follow these 3 tips to stay organized and get (safely) back out in the world.
Getting Organized
Mindfulness
Simplifying
June 9, 2021

Get Better Results: Ask the Right Questions

Want to get to the root of your organization’s most change-resistant issues? Real transformation happens when you ask the right questions. (I’ll guide you step-by-step through the inquiry process.)
Mindfulness
Organizing Your Work Life
Productivity
June 1, 2021

How to Sell Your Collections and Collectibles for Cash

The best way to sell your collectibles for cash, individually or as a complete collection.
Clothes + Closets
Downsizing
Getting Organized
Organizing Your Home
Time Management
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