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March 31, 2023

Risks of Getting Organized

For the hundreds of great health benefits having a nicely organized home can have, there are plenty of risks associated with getting organized. Disorganization can sometimes be a coping mechanism for other things that haven’t been resolved. Getting organized might bring these other issues to the surface. In this post, […]
March 24, 2023

CPO Certificate Renewed!

As a Professional Organizer, and member of The National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), I chose to obtain my certification as a “Certified” Professional Organizer (CPO) through NAPO when I first became and organizer back in 2015. Because the certification process is so rigorous (and only a handful […]
March 23, 2023

Health Benefits of an Organized Home

The Springtime is finally here, and for lots of people, that probably means you’re in full on purge mode (or you want to be)! Since we finally have longer days, more sunshine, and more activity, many people get naturally inspired to grow and bloom like the plants do. Now that […]
March 16, 2023

ADHD Masking

Most people I meet are very surprised to hear that I have ADHD. I wasn’t formally diagnosed until I was a junior or senior in high school. I attribute my great skills of ADHD masking to this. Since I was officially diagnosed, I have worked with other professionals to develop […]
February 16, 2023

Connecting Your Head and Your Heart

One of the biggest questions people have when they are decluttering is, “what if I need this thing again?” Since it’s impossible to predict the future, there’s no way of knowing for sure if you’ll need something again. The best way to determine if you’ll need something is by using […]
February 10, 2023

Hypnotherapy For Home Organization

As someone who takes part in a lot of personal growth classes and inner work coaching, I have found the modality of hypnotherapy to be the quickest, easiest, and most efficient method for transforming my own life. It is something that I feel so passionate about that I have started […]
February 3, 2023

The Guilt of Decluttering

People can be disorganized for a variety of reasons such as situational issues (moving, renovations, mobility issues, etc), other priorities, lack of time, lack of energy, and lack of skills, but probably the biggest reason people have trouble getting organized is the guilt of decluttering. Do you feel guilty just […]
January 19, 2023

Manage Your Mind

This is probably the biggest thing to help you get more productive and get your home organized, but it does involve breaking a BIG habit. STOP the negative spirals! When you notice a negative thought come in, deal with it, and get back to joy ASAP!! But before I get […]
January 12, 2023

Willpower Alone Won’t Work

It’s now mid-January. I’ve noticed the New Year’s Resolutioners at the gym have started to fizzle out. If you are someone who set New Year’s Resolutions, how are they going? Are you still going strong? Or has your motivation dwindled? Many people think that they just need “more willpower” to […]