Our stuff has a value, but so does the space it occupies. Which is more important, space or stuff? I know it will depend on the item, but as a general rule, I’d recommend placing a higher value on our spaces rather than on our stuff. Let’s value clear kitchen counters that allow us the […]
Books are a great donation and accepted at many resale shops, like Goodwill, Savers, and Salvation Army. Some libraries may take them to resell also, but I recommend calling before loading them into your car. Depending on what type of books they are you can donate to senior centers, daycare centers, nursing homes, or hospitals, […]
Have you ever wondered if your old VHS tapes had any value? Are you holding on to CDs, but no longer have a player? Do you want to donate DVDs, but aren’t sure where to do so? Well, you’re not alone. I get asked these questions all the time. Here are a few suggestions for […]
Removing the word ‘why’ lets us focus on the solution instead of the problem. It’s good to acknowledge the problem, but the goal is to find a solution. By asking ‘why we have this problem’ we’re looking at the past and things that can’t be changed. By removing the word why, we’re looking to the […]
A group of my fellow NAPO-New England (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals) members and I went on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, Boston. We learned about its’ mission to help individuals, with barriers to self-sufficiency, to achieve independence and dignity through work. We learned about its origin, having been […]
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