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.” […]
When You Are the Only One Who Wants to Get Organized Read More »
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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When most people think of clutter, they imagine messy stacks and piles that they wish would just disappear. While this can certainly be the case, not all clutter is either obvious or troublesome. In fact, sometimes clutter can be hidden. At the most recent meeting of Minimal Quest – a free, monthly webinar on Minimalism
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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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
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