Helping clients enhance their lives through organization, elimination of excess, and personal and professional goal achievement.
All in Productivity
Financial clutter can be just as overwhelming as an overflowing closet. Unfortunately, because discussing finances is often seen as taboo, many people were never taught how to manage their finances in an organized and clutter-free way. Having clear financial systems is important because it empowers individuals to take control of their money.
Start your seasonal switch with a clear plan. Set aside a dedicated day or two to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Be careful not to get started too early in the season; April is too early, even if there are a few warm days. Mid to late May is best. Begin by emptying your closet and drawers completely—this gives you a blank slate to assess your wardrobe. Sort items into four piles: keep, donate, trash, and pack away.
A well-organized home not only looks great but also reduces stress, saves time, and creates a functional living space. With a clear plan and a touch of elbow grease, you can transform your home for spring. Here’s how to approach your spring cleaning while prioritizing organization.
Creating and maintaining a clutter-free, organized home office isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about having a space where you can focus and complete tasks efficiently. Let’s explore why this matters, how to achieve it, and how to keep it that way.
Setting goals to get organized is common, especially when you’ve been struggling with disorganization for years. Despite best intentions, you may find yourself stuck due to unrealistic expectations and inadequate planning.
Technology has become an integral part of our lives, for better or worse. Join me for a December Digital Declutter to cut back on the technology that has become a burden.
Sometimes we can’t ignore the distractions, despite our best efforts. Maybe the solution has to be radical.
In these days of always-on internet, constant interruptions, high-pressure work, and family obligations, you might feel like the days are slipping away. This article will introduce a simple, but effective, strategy to help you bring awareness to your day.
Have you ever said that you would set something down 'for now" and then later had to look for it because it wasn't where it should have been? Don’t worry. It’s a bad habit, but one that you can break!
There’s a myth out there that morning people are the most productive and that if you want to be efficient and effective, you must get up early and hit the day running. It’s not true! It is better to figure out when YOU work the best, and using the process of elimination could help you determine your best work time.
I’m a productivity specialist and if I procrastinate so much, is there any hope for anyone? We’ve all experienced procrastination sometimes, and I’d like to examine why I procrastinate so much. Then, I will offer practical strategies to help you avoid procrastination and start producing.
Creating and maintaining a filing system is easier if you have guidelines in place. Here are 6 tips for creating an effective filing system where you can find what you need, at the time you need it.
Timers are small things with big impact. While one is useful for playing games or reminding the cook to take something out of the oven, it can also help you get things done.
Documenting your progress in any endeavor of importance is vital if you want to know exactly where you came from to compare with where you end up. This can help prevent feeling like you’ve not made any progress (like when you are decluttering a room) or give you evidence that you are making progress that might not otherwise be visible (like practicing a daily shutdown ritual).
When we learn new things we expect to practice in order to be good. Why wouldn’t that be the case with organization, too?
Home workers are continually surprised that they can’t simply ease into a work or school routine while working from home. For productivity specialists, this isn’t all that surprising. Our minds don’t make transitions as quickly and as easily as we’d like to believe. It’s because they’re missing one critical piece of the puzzle: The commute.
We’re at the end of January. Have you given up on your goals and resolutions yet? You have, haven’t you? Me too. Maybe that’s ok.
You’ve probably heard that keeping a journal will improve your life in some way. Dust off one of those journals you’ve been collecting (I know I’m not the only one who has dozens of unused or partially-used journals). It might be time to revisit closing out your day by doing some focused reflection.
Using outside accountability is a great strategy for those of us who struggle to do things when the only one expecting the change is us.
Have you finally accepted that your kids will likely be doing a lot of virtual learning for the foreseeable future? It looks like virtual learning, at least part time, will be here to stay.
While a lot of parents muddled through the first round of at-home school when things shut down in March, now might be a good time to set up an on-purpose learning station in your home.
