Every once in a while, I run into some really cute, practical and fun ideas for getting kids organized. Often I forget about them, or bookmark them in hopes that I will someday take the time to incorporate them into my kids’ routines. FamilyFun Magazine had some keepers, so before they make their way to […]
Managing Your Mudroom: Shoe Organizing
For the love of shoes! I’m always picking them up, moving them from closet to closet, tripping over them, kicking them aside, but they never seem to go away. I’ll start with a grand plan, a plan that (in my dreams) results in a bag of shoes taking a journey to Goodwill. It always ends […]
A Closet Love Story
Closets can be a real clutter catastrophe, causing a lot of undue stress. Think about it, one of the first places you go to in your home upon waking is your closet. Closet chaos is just simply the wrong way to start your day. If you are anything like our client, Deb, your master bedroom […]
Clutter: The Latest Epidemic
I’m inclined to start by asking, “Do you have too much stuff?” However, I already know the answer. All over the news and media, we are bombarded with headlines reminding us of the epidemics facing Americans: obesity, diabetes, heart disease. Our addictions to unhealthy foods and our sedentary lifestyles are making us sick. That’s nothing […]
The Internal and External of ADD/ADHD and Clutter
ADD/ADHD and Clutter For people with ADD or ADHD, “internal mental clutter becomes external physical clutter”, says Jane Massengill, LCSW and certified ADHD coach. To prevent the pileup and lessen the stress-inducing effects, here are some tips for people with ADD/ADHD or other brain-based challenges (Chris Iliades, MD everydayhealth.com): Tips For Canning Clutter Schedule Everything! […]
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By M Dudley
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In Home Organizing, Office Organizing, Organizing Benefits, Productivity, Uncategorized
Organization: A Stress Reduction Therapy for Individuals and Businesses
One of the major reasons professional organizers get hired is to alleviate stress caused by a lack of organization in the home or office. Clutter in the home can harbor feelings of guilt and frustration, and can also be a huge barrier to productivity and efficiency in the work place. One in four full-time moms […]
Meal Organizing for Busy Professionals
I invented a new word today: Nutritionization. It’s what you get when you have an organized pantry and fridge, well-stocked with healthy staples. This may seem like a fantasy, (or just a silly play on words) but with a few tricks to get you started, even the busiest families can have a healthy meal on the […]
Helping Your Teen Get Organized
Help Your Teen Get Organized! Before I start, I want to reassure you of something. It’s not just your teen. They are all slobs. Ok, maybe that’s a little harsh, but the fact is, they need help organizing their lives. This includes their rooms, their closets and clothes, their schoolwork and their schedules. Let me […]