Tips to Let go of Sentimental Clutter
Year-end is the perfect time to get rid of stuff. Out with the old! Decluttering is about letting go of things that are no longer useful, enjoyable or meaningful at this point in your life. It’s time to let go…
A TV Spot I hadn’t Seen Gave me my Future
Twenty years ago, November 2000, I founded An Organized Approach. In tech terms, that’s like the Stone Age! Most people I knew didn’t have home computers. Social media popularity was still a few years away. As November 2020 ends, I…
5 Habits of Highly Organized People
We’re living in an unprecedented time due to Covid-19. We’re nearing the end of a contentious presidential election. We’ve lost control over parts of our lives. Things keep changing. Working from home. Kids being home schooled. Tempers may be shorter…
Why Do We HATE Doing Laundry?
Why is doing laundry such a third-rail issue, especially for busy moms? Some people hate doing laundry so much that dirty (or clean) clothes are scattered on floors. Yes, they get walked on. This is just a symptom of a…
Heard About Buy Nothing Groups?
Let’s admit it. We Americans have Too Much Stuff. And we don’t get rid of nearly enough. Reasons from clients include: it feels impersonal donating things to unknown people or they're saving stuff for their kids (hey, your kids don't…
Why To-Do Lists Fail
You have the best intentions to do your to-dos. You create to-do lists. You choose tasks to complete. But days and weeks pass with uncompleted tasks. You wonder why to-do lists fail as your to-do lists grow longer. Having a…
When to Have Medical Appointments During COVID-19?
Having two risk factors, I’m being very careful. In the beginning of COVID-19, rare trips outside the house were limited to grocery and drug stores. I wondered what to do about medical appointments during COVID-19 because my annual physical and…
Create a Super Functional Home Office During COVID-19 or Anytime
When I moved to my house 24 years ago, I created a super functional home office in a spare bedroom. You probably think that makes sense because I’m a professional organizer. Well, I wasn’t back in 1996. (OK, I’ve been…
Tips to Stay Positive During COVID-19
COVID-19. Coronavirus. Pandemic. Scary Words. A very scary time. But there’s an upside. Keep reading for tips to help you stay positive during COVID-19. We’re hunkered down at home. We’re worried about catching a deadly disease at the grocery store…
17 Smart Ideas to Organize Food in Your Kitchen During Coronavirus
I wondered how to be helpful while we’re sheltering in place due to Coronavirus. With only life-threatening businesses open in many areas, many of us aren’t working – which means no income. Grocery stores are out of some foods and…
When I Find Spare Time, I’ll…
“When I find spare time, I’ll organize my office.” You’ve said something about using spare time to get things done dozens of times. People actually believe that’ll happen. No, it won’t.
How Are Your New Year’s Resolutions Going?
New Year’s resolutions still going strong? 80% of people who make resolutions quit after 6 weeks. It's not too late! 10 tips to start anew.