When people ask me what I do, I answer that I help people to organize their time, space and belongings. In effect, I’m all about productivity. In fact, one of the organizations I belong to is the National Association for Organizing and Productivity Professionals (NAPO). At a recent NAPO Chapter meeting in Connecticut, a group […]
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I love my toaster oven. Almost every morning I use it to toast an English muffin, which I then slather with butter. Melty, crunchy goodness. The other day, I slid my English muffin onto the toasting rack and walked away to take care of a few routine kitchen tasks while the oven did its magic.
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Have you ever noticed that few people enjoy putting things away? It seems to rank right up there with filing taxes and going to the dentist. Most people either struggle themselves or are frustrated with trying to get others to return items to the drawers, closets, shelves, cabinets and containers in which they belong. If
Part of the human condition is the deep desire to live a life of value and purpose. This isn’t always easy to define, and often it is natural to ask what we should be doing to make the most of the life we have been given. It is tempting to think that this comes down
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Recycling has been on the rise across the country. As consumers, we have learned a lot about what and how to recycle. At the same time, technologies and methods are constantly evolving, so there is always more to learn. At a recent meeting of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing
