Tip: Schedule project power hours and declutter dates to tackle disorganization. Pick a specific date and time and don’t allow yourself to reschedule. Designate one hour to focus on a single organizing project and you will make progress. A good starting point is sorting into categories, by putting like items together. If you’d like more […]
A client of mine hosts an annual yard sale fundraiser for the H.O.P.E. Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. She asks for donations from all her neighbors, friends, and family, and 100% of the proceeds support this program. In the past I’ve given her items that I’ve collected from my clients. This year I had my car […]
Tip: Store your vital documents in a lockable, fireproof, portable, container that is easy to grab and go in an emergency situation. Examples of vital documents are birth certificate, social security card, marriage license, deed to home and property, title to vehicle, military documents, and passport.
In organizing, just like real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. Where we permanently and temporarily place our belongings, papers, projects, and information, is important because it helps us find what we want when we need it. The Reach Ability Factor is a system that helps us decide the best location for things […]
Tip: Everyone should own and use a shredder. Daily shred unwanted mail and solicitations. Monthly shred unnecessary receipts and reconsiled ATM slips. Yearly, after taxes have been filed, shred old utility bills, credit card statements, and pay stubs. For a list of paper retention guidelines email me. Please note that any guidelines listed are overruled by […]
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