Have you noticed how so much of success in life is associated with the pursuit of getting more stuff? No matter how much we have, we always seem to desire even more. After all, getting new things feels pretty great. However, after the novelty has worn off, taking care of all those things frequently becomes …
Today’s quote is from a good friend and fellow organizer in Connecticut. His name is Matt Baier (Matt Baier Organizing LLC), and he is known to frequently say, “Your number one organizing tool is a clear surface.” Talk about a quote you can put into action! It isn’t hard to see why this is a …
Watching children play provides an instant lesson on human behavior. Children tend to be less aware of who is watching and therefore care less about other peoples’ opinions. As a result, the way they interact with the world can provide great insight into who we are, how we think, and the choices we make. Today’s …
Do you have piles in your space? Are they organized, containing “like” items, or a mishmash of various things? Do you wish they would go away? Today’s quote is all about piles like these, and it comes from famed organizer Peter Walsh. He says, “When you put things into a pile to deal with ‘later,’ …
We are still early in the month of looking at “Quotes in Action.” All month long we are using quotes as a jumping-off point for taking positive action. Today I’m quoting famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Not only did he design beautiful structures, he also had a healthy perspective on what people should keep inside …
