Are you afraid of being “found out”? If you struggle with ADHD or other giftedness, appreciating your strengths isn’t always easy, but you should never be afraid of being you. The Practical Sort clears through the clutter of Imposter Syndrome to find the real us buried beneath.
Read moreScrew That: If it Works, It Works Even For ADHD
How will this busy brain find time to listen to a compelling podcast? Tune out productivity experts because my ADD addled brain and determination found the answer. And it may not jive with standard recommendations.
Read moreThe Exhale Metaphor
Inhaling and exhaling, the intake and outflow of our source of life. What’s that have to do with organizing? Aside from relaxing or invigorating you for well resourced task completion, it's also a perfect metaphor.
Read moreSimple Gifts
There’s so much weighing us down as we leave 2020. Go easy on yourself with simple gifts.
Read moreAnd the Oscar for Best Wedding Co-Star…
Wedding planning under the best circumstances is fun but often complicated. Now add layers of unexpected distressors such as communication missteps, relationship gaffes, even pandemics and fires, and the situation has gone from manageable to undeniably stressful. Engaging Wedding Coach and Coordinator Nicole Herinckx from the outset will take so many of the uncertainties, to-dos, and glitches off your plate. In this month’s blog, Nicole and I share key strategies to allow the bride and groom to focus on emotional well-being and the joy of the celebration.
Read moreRemember Baby Steps
If getting through your to-do list is frightful and covid adjustments further tests your bandwidth, remember to keep this practical strategy in mind.
Read moreBacksliding--It's Not an 80's Dance Step
How do you handle backsliding? Snags along the way are just unexpected detours. Let’s get back on track.
Read moreIf Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend, You'll Adore this Jewel
Gina the Gemologist is a renowned Portland, Oregon area jewelry stylist, appraiser and gemologist. She shares all that you need to know about insuring and appraising your jewelry, identifying precious gems vs costume in estate clear outs, selling unwanted pieces for high returns, and so much more. She’ll help you polish your knowledge about jewelry and gemstones.
Read moreHitchlessly Hitching: Keep passions burning without a bonfire of emotions
Weddings are dreamily romantic. Keep the passion burning after the reception ends. Merge 2 households without a bonfire of emotions and belongings. Here are a few strategies to hitchlessly hitch.
Read moreTeach a Village to Organize
Sometimes it’s just not about the money. When you “get it”, you’ve got it. And there’s lots more to share. And I'm doing it. Shhhhh.
Read morePragmatic Paper Organizing without ‘System’ Overwhelm
Don’t bog your mind down with systems. Take small steps to manage paper to make your life easier.
Read moreProfessional Organizers Are More Than Underwear Drawer Arrangers
You think you know what professional organizers do? You likely don’t know the half of it. We’re here to help even in the most unlikely circumstances.
Read moreToxic Spams: Protect Yourself from Unsubscribing Dangers
Toxic spams are not only annoying, they can be dangerous. Protect yourself from mayhem.
Read moreClutter’s a Battlefield
Our homes and lifestyles can drive us to the cliff, but are there ways to pave the road for smoother transit and create a detour away from the cliff? Here are some ideas to get you started and keep the motor purring to conquer household chores and clutter.
Read morePawsitively Organized
It’s hard to wrap your head around your home, your family, your work life with the distraction of a misbehaving pet. A major part of being organized is limiting distractions. Meet Dawn Jansen of The Pawsitive Companion, she will gently guide your animal to be calm, confident, and comfortable so you can be too.
Read moreBecome Your #1 Fan in 2020: The Greatest Gift For Yourself This Season
The greatest gift we can give ourselves is free, organic, and much needed. Where do we get it? Intuitive Empowerment Coach Sam Salenger knows, and she is gifting it to you.
Read moreMake The Cut: Minimize to Downsize
You’ve come to terms that some household stuff has to go. Time to eke out much needed storage space or downsize for your new digs. But how the heck do you do that and keep your sanity? The decision-making can be as easy as 1-2-3. Learn how in this month's blog and Make the Cut.
Read moreABCs to Crush Housework
Why can't creating systems to get organized be as easy as learning the ABCs? In this month's blog, I introduce some foundational tools, the organizing ABCs, to boost routines and habits that enable sailing through your daily to-dos to help you take clearer and faster action.
Read moreFuture Planning: Watch Out for Curve Balls!
You’re young, healthy, immersed in the day to day when life smacks you upside the head. Are you ready? Before tackling the next item on your to-do list, be sure to read this blog. It may be the most important thing you do today. Estate planning is so much more than wills and trusts. These crucial documents will help you, your family, your parents be ready for life’s curve balls.
Read moreTake My Compliment...Please
Criticism is often embraced like the gospel truth, eating away at our confidence and self-worth. Yet why is it hard for some of us to accept compliments? Do you cringe or deflect praise? Or do you lap it up? What’s all this got to do with organizing.? Read on.
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