Sometimes what we think is the worst thing in the world turns out to be the best thing, in more ways than you can imagine. I found that to be true many times in my life. If you’re open to the possibility of a new mindset, that things change and change can create a horizon of possibilities, then you might …
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How to Get Organized: Complete Guide with Proven Systems That Work
A frantic young woman called me today driven to the point of meltdown. Juggling parenthood, a full workload, responsibilities, and activities created unmanageable stress. You know the kind of stress that heart palpitations are made of. We met at a conference for working women not too long ago. As we chatted, I was drawn to the pace of her daily …
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How to Organize Your Closet: 48 Expert-Backed Tips to Save Space & Time
Struggling with closet chaos? You’re not alone. Learning how to organize your closet — whether it’s a tiny reach-in or a sprawling walk-in — can save you time, reduce stress, and even make getting dressed fun. These 48 pro tips will help you:✔ Maximize every inch (even in small spaces!)✔ Cut clutter for good using the 80/20 rule✔ Find outfits in seconds with a color-coded system No …
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Proven Benefits of a To-Do List: Boost Focus, Reduce Stress & Get More Done
Everyone has a relationship with their to-do lists. With the best of intentions, we write down all those little responsibilities that somehow multiply the moment pen meets paper. I admit I’ve gone through stretches trying to improve my senior moments by willing my brain to remember everything. It works until it doesn’t. You’ve probably seen to-do lists suffer various fates …
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How to Be Successful & Achieve Your Goals
This guest post was written by Liz O’Brien from Liz O’Brien Talks. Trust me I’m no stranger to feeling stuck in life. When I look back at my days of working in retail, I remember feeling so stuck and not knowing how I could get to where I wanted to be. I knew I wanted more from life and that …
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How to Change Your Life for Good
This guest post was written by Liz O’Brien from Liz O’Brien talks… I believe there’s a simple way that anyone can change their life and I’m going to tell you how. Self-Discipline vs Motivation We’re talking about cultivating self-discipline here, not motivation. These two things have a distinct difference. Motivation is based on having a particular mental or emotional state …
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What’s New & Exciting in Organizing for 2025?
Before I can say “in a flash”, I will be celebrating an unconventional pilgrimage of 42 years as a Professional Organizer. The business of organization was not common back then; I was a frontierswoman in this unheard-of field, along with a dozen other smart and caring leap-of-faithers around the country aiming to bestow the magic of organization. Now, you will find …
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How to Make Peace with Your Past: Let Go, Heal & Move Forward in 2025
I pulled up to the curb as I had done so many times before. Eyeing all the skycaps, I was hoping one would scoop up my baggage, so I wouldn’t have to think about it for the next few hours. It was such a busy morning at the terminal; I had no choice but to make peace with it and …
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How to Be Lucky: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
I’ve learned that I’m lucky in both big and small ways. For instance, I have parking karma. It’s true and no less than 100% of the time. Even when a space is dearly coveted and the competition is rough, I’ll arrive just as a car pulls out, and I’ll slip in. I’m absolutely, positively confident. Ok. That’s a small way. Maybe not? I’ve always …
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How to Deal with Envy by Turning It into Thankfulness
Knock Knock, Who’s there? Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Learning how to deal with envy can be challenging, especially when you find yourself yearning for someone else’s job or organized house or spouse; the minute you boil with envy over your neighbor’s abundant stash, whiter teeth, shinier hair, thinner thighs, …