Have you weighed the cost of keeping something against the benefit of letting it go and can see no reason to keep it? You might be trapped by sunk costs. Let's see how a professional organizer explains and overcome this issue.

Do you know that organizing and having a plan could help you deal with rising interest rates? These seven steps will help you better manage debt payments!

One of the most common questions I get as a professional organizer is, “How can I get my [family member] to be organized?” While it might not be the answer you’re looking for, there is something you can do to bring about change.

Sometimes we can’t ignore the distractions, despite our best efforts. Maybe the solution has to be radical.

Did you know that September is disaster preparedness month? No matter where you live and what types of disasters you might encounter, there are concrete steps that you can take now to make a disaster easier to navigate.

Do you make your bed regularly? It’s a simple and powerful strategy to help you get the most out of your day and enjoy a better night’s sleep.

Everyone loves those beautiful and organized pictures on Pinterest, in magazines, or on Instagram. But we are all real people and need tips to organize our real life. Here are some quick tips on organizing for real life.

If you die or become incapacitated, will the right people have access to your accounts? This article will clarify the types of accounts that can and should have designated beneficiaries and what steps to take.

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 tallied up your subscription payments? I recently did and found that I was spending hundreds of dollars on monthly or annual software subscriptions. Here are 8 steps I used to simplify and save some money without sacrificing.

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!

Horizontal filing and stacking trays are a staple in most offices. But people quickly find that trays cause more problems than they solve.

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.

Whether you’re feeling pain at the pump, struggling to put gas in your car, or just want to be more conscientious about your fuel use, implementing these 9 easy tips can really add up over time and help ease the burden of high gas prices.

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.

​​Moving from one house or apartment to another is one of the most stressful things people do. There are three areas that can generally improve during a move: decluttering before the move, packing in a structured way, and organizing in the new space.

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.

Some parents are extremely frustrated and are tired of either picking up after the kids or nagging constantly to get the kids to comply with orders to tidy up. There are a few reasons that this situation might occur and some strategies to make it easier.

I admit it. Almost every time I have a thought that I need to remember I write it on a post-it or a scrap of paper. I have post-its and scratch pads everywhere - in the car, on my desk, next to my living room chair, in the dining room.