At a recent meeting of Minimal Quest – the free, online monthly meetup about organizing and minimalism – one of the topics we discussed was what to do when too much stuff is coming in. Decluttering and organizing are wonderful, but if the flow of items into your space is intense, it can be hard …
It seems like everywhere you look today, people are in a hurry. We race to work, rush through our assignments, dash to our zoom calls, multi-task, and run “orange” lights. We get so used to rushing around that we only feel comfortable when we are moving full speed ahead. In other words, we have developed …
Life can be stressful. Activities, work, family responsibilities, self-care, etc. can all leave us feeling drained. One way to alleviate the stress is by organizing your time, space, and belongings. Bringing order to your life makes handling your various burdens easier. It can also empower you and enhance your sense of having things “under control.” …
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School is back in session, the perfect time for some new books! If you have young people in your life, why not introduce them to some books that can kickstart their learning about organizing? Books can be the perfect way to “bring up” a topic without instructing, lecturing, or nagging. Here are some books you …
It’s that time again. The daily push to assemble, send out, and then clean out your child’s lunchbox. If this feel like an onerous task, perhaps is one you are dreading, here are a few tips for simplifying school lunches. Select A Carrying Container Everybody has to carry their lunch along in some sort of …
