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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This past week I had the pleasure of attending the 2023 NAPO Summit. This is the annual conference for professional organizers and productivity experts around the country. The event was full of educational sessions, networking, and the latest bling from our sponsor mDesign. I had the pleasure of speaking on “Foresight and Trends in the
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It’s been a while since I’ve put together Seana’s Sampler, a roundup of tips, thoughts, and resources. This month I’m sharing a few terrific discoveries from people with whom I have recently crossed paths in the organizing and productivity industry. I hope you’ll enjoy perusing this content and come away with something you like! Podcasts
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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
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