In general, our belongings should be things we use, need, or love. It is common to accumulate more of the things that bring us special joy than those that are simply utilitarian. However, even things we love can pile up and become overwhelming. When this happens, we end up having too much of a good …
Do you ever look around your home or office and see what looks like a giant “blob” of stuff everywhere? Comingled possessions strewn about can be both unsettling and counterproductive: needed items get lost, belongings get accidentally damaged or thrown away, and you feel like you just don’t have your act together. When your environment …
A lot of people think that if they hire a professional organizer, he/she will just come and tell them to get rid of everything. This fear is unfounded. In fact, I don’t tell clients to get rid of things, for multiple reasons. #1 It’s not my stuff Like all people, I am responsible for making …
One of my summer pleasures is walking outside. The other day, I noticed a wooden fencepost that was under attack from termites. For homeowners, termites represent a threat to be eliminated, and I’m sure this fencepost will need to be replaced. At the same time, in nature, termites serve the necessary purpose of eating up …
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Putting things away can be hard. The other day I came home from an event to which I had brought a camp chair. This was one of those chairs that folds up and slides into a bag that has a strap for easy carrying. When I got home, I took the time to fully close …
