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 […]
I’m often surprised by the fact that I’ve been working to create and maintain order with my clients for the past 15 years. The ongoing process of organizing and reducing takes time, effort, and resources. Over the years I’ve discovered some great resources. Here are some that have helped me this fall.
Use all your senses when creating new habits. Think about it. Speak about it. Write about it. Do it. Example: Create new habit of putting things in their assigned spots when returning home from work. Think about it = Where is the best assigned spot for my coat, purse, shoes, keys, sunglasses, work bag, lunch […]
Have you heard this phrase before, “Trash it don’t stash it!”? It’s great organizing advice that can be applied to both paper and stuff. However, please recycle instead of trash. Here are three blogs that will help you do just that. Paper, what to keep and for how long 10 Things you can automatically get […]
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