When couples can’t agree on how their home should be organized, the impasse may seem impossible to resolve. But even when he wants things one way, and she wants things another, peace (and order) can prevail! I recently came across this situation in my organizing work: • Wife needs office space in their small home. […]
Why do spaces get cluttered and disorganized? There are lots of reasons! No storage space, lack of a good system or no time… these are just a few. Here is another possibility: Many who are disorganized just don’t see the clutter or they lack the ability to stay on task long enough to make a […]
Are you easily distracted? Many people who have disorganized spaces also feel disorganized with their time. Perhaps you jump from one task to another without really completing anything. You may feel like you’ve been going nonstop but something always seems to divert your attention and you don’t get the important stuff done. Here are five […]
You’ve decided it’s time to get organized. You’ve got missing paperwork, missing bills, missing keys and missing receipts. Where to begin? You want everything organized, neat, finished and professional. You want beautiful organizing stuff and you want your spaces to look tidy and ready for a photo shoot. How about a closet that looks not […]
We rely on our memory to accomplish so many things in our daily life, and organizing is no exception. Memory challenges and attention disorders go hand in hand. For the ADHD clients out there, I know what you must be going through. When sorting the daily mail, things go into piles: stuff for my office, […]
The Minnesota Hoarding Task Force presents an opportunity to better understand hoarding and how it impacts our communities with a free viewing of… My Mother’s Garden A documentary film by Cynthia Lester F R E E * E V E N T Friday, September 28, 2012 6:30 p.m. Registration 7 […]
It’s time to grab your old tennis shoes, boots, sandals, heels, shoes with holes… even single shoes with no match! Help me collect 500 pairs of shoes by Sunday, September 30 in support of Soles4Souls. Shoes in good condition are given directly to those in need; shoes needing repair are sent to a developing nation […]
The month of September is Hoarding Awareness Month in the state of Minnesota. We all have a unique opportunity to educate ourselves about about this complex mental health issue. Hoarding affects individuals, families and communities, and loved ones often feel powerless to help the hoarding individual stay connected, safe and healthy. Learn what you can […]
Ever notice that if you’re working at your desk and someone is sitting with you, that you’re more efficient? Can concentrate better? Can sit for longer? It’s no accident! Certified Coach Linda S. Anderson identified this phenomenon, which she calls “body doubling,” back in in mid ’90s while working with one of her AD/HD clients. […]
It’s Father’s Day. Your guests will be here in 10 minutes, you’re doing the kitchen floor and the battery in your Swiffer Wet Jet just died. Ever had one of those moments? I have. Now, there are worse things that could happen for sure. Today, I was a little stressed and the dead battery could […]
