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  I just saw a quote on Facebook that said “Autumn is the seasonal portal to change”, and it reminded me of what I help people do as a Professional Organizer. I recently helped one of my clients clear out her built-in bureau, which had been filled with lots of […]

Each year, I get more and more excited about the autumn. The long summer days were really fun for being able to cram a ton of fun into each day, but now it’s time to slow down and cozy up. I enjoy seeing the pumpkins and squash at the grocery […]

Getting your house organized and keeping it that way requires that you be incredibly discerning about who you spend your time with, what you spend your time doing, and what thoughts you allow to occupy your mind. You may have heard the term “energy vampires”. These are people who prey […]

Last week I wrote a post about a bunch of different reasons people are disorganized. Neurologically-based conditions, environmental factors, lack of skills, personal choices, communication problems, complicated systems (or lack of systems), addictive tendencies, mental health issues, and transitions, are only about half of the reasons why people are disorganized. […]

Disorganization comes in many different forms and is caused by many different factors. When you can determine why you are disorganized, you can take steps to break your pattern. In this post, I’ll list a variety of reasons why people are disorganized. Read this post to see if you can […]

For people with ADHD or other neurodivergence, being productive (while staying organized) can be really difficult. Many people can be productive while also making a huge, seemingly unrecoverable mess. But if you want to learn how to be productive without the rest of your life falling apart, you’re going to […]

The summer is the time of year when we have long days, lots of optimism, and the fire-energy support from the universe to get a lot accomplished. Many people are making plans to move, or have other huge projects that they want to put into gear. While this is a […]

ADHD and Self-Criticism are closely linked. Whether you’re a very high-achieving professional or someone who enjoys your time at the couch like it’s your career, people with ADHD are notoriously hard on themselves! Many people with ADHD are also perfectionists who have had a lifetime of unmet self-expectations. They use […]