Once again, a new year is around the corner. Depending on your circumstances, the past year may have flown by, or it may have felt like a difficult slog. Either way, the turn of the calendar often has us itching to make a change. Each year, during the month of January, I run a themed […]
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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
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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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As a professional organizer, I spend a lot of time working with people and their “stuff.” People, belongings, and the relationship between the two can be complex. When I first started in this profession, I honestly didn’t realize how complicated the interplay is between human beings and our belongings. The things we own can serve
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One of the most difficult categories of items to organize is memorabilia. Whenever I’m about to sort memorabilia with a client, I begin by telling them that this will probably be slow going. By definition, memorabilia is loaded with emotion and memories, so even under the best of circumstances, making decisions about what to keep
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