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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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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43 Quick Organizing Tasks to Declutter Your Home & Life Fast
For most people, organizing can seem like such a daunting and momentous job. Before you’ve even started, your mind has convinced you of how difficult it will be and how long it will take you to complete. If organization doesn’t come naturally to you, it can feel like a painstakingly tedious task to approach. Soon, your mind runs wild turning …
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Organizing Your Thoughts: 10 Proven Ways to Clear Mental Clutter
Do you often feel overwhelmed by all the thoughts, ideas, and worries swirling around in your head? You’re not alone. There is so much going on in the world that most of us feel easily overwhelmed and stressed out by the sheer number of things we need to focus on, keep track of, or be concerned about. The technology that …
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How to Organize a Home Office: Essential Tips for a Productive Workspace
This post on How to Organize a Home Office contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Years ago, just before starting my business, I had a friend who was a writer for the New York Times. She was writing a story about a group of women who were helping …
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8 Habits of Super Disorganized People (And Simple Solutions to Break Them)
I once heard that every woman needs five kinds of friends in her life. There is a childhood friend who knows absolutely everything about you. Then there is the friend who mirrors your life. You get married, have children, and reach major milestones at the same time. You have that fabulous friend who stretches you beyond anything you believed was …
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10 Genius Tips for Stress-Free Packing and Moving
Moving to a new home is exciting, but the process of packing and moving can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re relocating across town or across the country, these 10 genius tips will help you pack efficiently, stay organized, and make your move as stress-free as possible. The truth is, how you pack and move determines how smoothly your transition will go. …
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Stress Organizing: 4 Simple Tips to Find Calm and Balance
I don’t smoke, I don’t drink, I organize to manage stress. For me, the act of folding laundry or decluttering a drawer isn’t just a chore—it’s a lifeline. When anxiety creeps in, stress organizing becomes my anchor. It’s a practice that’s backed by science: according to WebMD studies show that tidying your space can lower cortisol levels by up to 15% When I’m on …