Entries by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Too much stuff!

No amount of organizing can fix too much stuff. Having more than what will comfortably fit into our homes cause stress and frustration. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by it all, it’s time to let go and reduce.

Want less?

Don’t make room for more if you want to have less. It’s tempting to buy more bins, baskets, and organizing gadgets, but more containers often lead to more clutter. If your goal is to simplify, start by reducing what you own rather than creating new places to store stuff. The best organizing tool is less […]

Stop excess

Excess is defined as more than is necessary, normal, or desirable. Stop the cycle of excess. More is not better when it causes stress and frustration. Use what you have and reduce to a manageable amount. Read more to help get rid of excess: Use it or Loose it Let go every day Determine, Decide, […]

Simplify the holidays

Simplify whenever possible. 5 Ways to simplify:  Reduce the number of people to whom you give gifts and the number of presents you give to an individual. Buy gifts that don’t require wrapping (especially for adults) for example: gifts of experience, donations to non-profits in the receiver’s name, gift cards, cash.  Send an E-card instead […]