Here’s to an Organized 2021! Most agree, 2020 has not been all we expected it to be and we will all be glad to see it go! However, there are some things we have learned through this difficult year though. Here are a few: People are so much more precious to us than our stuff. Social distancing made us realize how much we need the people in our lives. Yet,…
Best Presents for Seniors This Year
This crazy year is coming to an end and after nine months of quarantine, we are thinking differently about what is important in our lives. People are what matter most! With that in mind, here are a few ideas of gifts that will be meaningful to the senior adult in your life and you do not even have to go out into the crowded shopping centers. Time Together – The…
Simplify Your Holidays
The holidays can be a busy time and many times we just feel like we survive them rather than enjoying this special time of year. The COVID 19 Pandemic has been an excuse for all sorts of changes so why not use it to make changes to your holiday routine. Start by identifying what is important to you and concentrating on the priorities but not every opportunity that presents itself.…
Kitchen Organization
Kitchens can easily become cluttered messes that make it hard to function and simple meals can take twice as long to prepare. Many times, our cabinets and drawers are filled with things that promised to make our cooking easier and tastier. We hold onto them in hopes that ones they will fulfil the empty promises. So, it is time to get ruthless in the kitchen so that we can create…
Hoarding
Things have changed a lot in the 18 years we have been helping hoarders regain their lives. Initially, it was not recognized or understood by the American Psychiatric Association, but we have come a long way. Many councilors are trained in helping clients deal with the underlying psychological issues and hoarders are being understood, but it is still important to have hands on help to get thru the physical clutter.…
5 Ways Coaching Increases Organizational Skills
By Cori Freeman, Strategic Business Coaching Few things can increase organizational skills and bring about a renewed sense of clarity more than coaching. Coaching takes you from where you are to where you want to be, while also providing many benefits such as increased self-esteem and self-confidence. When looking for a coach, it is so important to find one who is not only certified, but also one who is easy…
What’s Next?
Finishing Up Organizing Projects Before Life Gets Crazy Again Have you noticed that during the COVID-19 shutdown, everyone has been organizing? You see in on social media posts and hear it in conversations. Being at home more has caused people to realize the affect clutter has on their well being and the peace an organized home can bring. It made us sad that during this time, we were unable to…