Recently I visited a client who had moved into a new home. As we walked around, my brain immediately jumped into action, and I started sharing observations and making suggestions for getting her up and running. After a few minutes, she said to me, “I love how you just see how to get everything organized. […]
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When I was a young girl, I would wait all year for the annual broadcasting of “The Wizard of Oz” on television. Like many people, I loved the magical story, artistry, and songs woven through the movie. At the same time, I loved the fact that Dorothy was simply a regular girl, and for her,
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Do you run to write thoughts down as soon as they come to you so that you don’t forget them? One of the great lies we tell ourselves is “I’ll just remember.” If your memory is a bit like Polly’s memory, capture your thoughts as soon as they bubble up. How do you capture your
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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