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! […]
Reading Material – To Have or Have Not?
My clients and a lot of households in general struggle with reading material. Newspapers, magazines, journals, and on and on. Most people are so busy that they don’t get around to finishing up their magazines within a day or two, and then the piles start to grow. I mostly see piles on desks, but they […]
Scanning Solutions for Electronic Organization
Not every household or business needs a scanner, but when it makes sense to cut down on paper clutter and store records electronically, a scanner can be an immense help. If you think that a scanner will help you with home or business organizing, it’s worth thinking through what you will need in a scanner […]
Temporary Organizing Solutions
No doubt there are plenty of fancy organizational gadgets, systems and containers on the market. Many of them work wonders, while others sound good in theory, but don’t actually work in your space. Using temporary organizing solutions before committing to permanent or pricy options can save you time, money and stress! For example, a Can the Clutter client […]
When to Purge Paperwork
From piles of bills, junk mail and magazines, to stacks of graded schoolwork and receipts, it’s no wonder most people find themselves struggling to tread water in a sea of paperwork. What’s worse than the sheer quantities of paperwork, is that due to it’s multiple forms, shapes and sizes, it’s difficult to keep it organized. […]