Get Organized

When you think about getting organized, do you fantasize about clearing the calendar for a weekend and really digging in and making some focused progress? If so, you aren’t alone. (And if so, be sure to [...]

Have you ever noticed that that the organizing process is filled with emotional highs and lows? If you enjoy the process of organizing, you’ll find more highs along the way than if you’re someone who enjoys [...]

Imagine yourself climbing a hill. A steep hill. At the top of the hill is everything you’ve ever wanted—happy and loving relationships, a sense of peace and well being, time to enjoy the things you truly [...]

The backs of doors are some of the best storage spaces in your home. Think about it. We all have doors—tall doors to closets or rooms, or smaller cabinet doors in kitchens or bathrooms. That’s a [...]

During last weekend’s Organize-athon, a participant commented that she was surprised to see that Jay and I had some organizing projects to do (both in preparation for the event, and while the event was going.) Her [...]

Many people email or call me because they know they want to get more organized, but they don’t know where to start. They're feeling overwhelmed and don’t have a clear plan for where and how to [...]

A few weekends ago, Jay and I decided it was time to declutter and organize the storage room in our basement. This room has served many purposes over the years, and it had been organizationally neglected [...]

I often encounter people who feel guilty about not following familiar organizing rules. “I know I should be doing X,” they tell me. Or “I just need to stop doing Y.” But organizing is a personal [...]

Do you crave the peace, calm and beauty greater organization would offer you? And yet, at the same time, dread the process of getting there? Here’s the good news:  you’re not alone! For many, the mere [...]