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March 21, 2023
Moving to a new home can be exciting, though it can also be an overwhelming experience. From unpacking to finding the perfect place for your belongings, there is a lot to do. Getting organized is one of the most important things you can do to set yourself up for success in your new home. Organizing […]
February 20, 2023
A rule that is passed on from professional organizers to their clients all the time is this one: deal with decluttered items as soon as possible. If you don’t remove unwanted items from your home, you’re bound to integrate them back into your life. Not only will that ruin your organizing progress, but it will […]
January 30, 2023
Decluttering items, whether or not they’re sentimental, is still one of the toughest things I see clients struggle with. It can feel impossible to rid yourself and your home of something that has been around for a while. Part of what I teach is learning to reset your space, to transform it into something livable, […]
January 16, 2023
Happy New Year! I hope you rang in 2023 safely and that you’re as eager as I am to get this new year started. We’re kicking 2023 off with a big announcement, one I’m so excited to share with you. I’ve joined the National Association of Speciality & Senior Move Managers! NASMM is your one-stop […]
December 9, 2022
Sleep is an essential part of our daily routine. Without proper sleep, you can’t hope to function well and that will hinder your ability to do your best work or be present. If you want to improve your sleep, you first need to look at your bedroom setup. Is it conducive to inspiring sleep, or […]
November 17, 2022
Life gets insanely busy sometimes. Whether you’re running your kids back and forth to activities or dealing with a lot in your career. It’s hard to find time to clean, let alone get your home organized. Thankfully, there are plenty of quick and easy organizing tips you can use to keep your home tidy. It […]
October 10, 2022
Organizing tips are a dime a dozen on the internet nowadays. But as a professional organizer, it’s my job to share with you what works best for me and my clients. We all have different methods and systems. And while most of our organization tips are similar, they stem from unique experiences. That’s why I […]
October 3, 2022
Keeping a car organized is not easy. In the rush of our daily lives, you bring and take things out of your car every day. Children leave toys behind, the friends you give a ride to forget something. But there is nothing worse than being away from home and forgetting something you need. And there […]
September 2, 2022
Back-to-school season is upon us! And while some states have already started, others are getting prepared. This time of year can be heavy-hearted for kids, but it is possible to get them excited about school. In fact, getting them involved in the prep work is one of the best organizing practices you can do. When […]
August 9, 2022
One of the biggest hurdles people face when it comes to decluttering is dealing with emotional attachment. It’s normal to become so attached to our stuff that getting rid of it can send us into emotional turmoil. You get what is called object attachment. And because you become so emotionally attached to it, even the […]
August 5, 2022
It’s one thing to declutter your home and feel like you made strides. It’s another thing altogether to maintain a clutter-free home. Avoiding clutter is one of the biggest issues people deal with because they’re not sure how to stay ahead of it. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, clutter builds up over time. It […]
August 2, 2022
I’ve talked before about the links between clutter and mental health. If you want to preserve a peaceful mindset, you need to implement organizing systems in your home. Especially ones that deal with clutter. But what about clutter and creativity? There are many creative people in the world. I would argue that all of us […]
July 14, 2022
Believe it or not, the people you think are naturally good at organizing weren’t born that way. Their good organization skills were bred from learning habits. Habits that help them stay organized. If you think you’re bad at organizing, it’s not because you can’t “figure it out.” It’s because you have bad organizing habits. And […]
June 11, 2022
This week, we’re continuing with the topic of moving theme blogs because it covers a lot. While it’s vital to get yourself organized and prepare your home for sale, don’t ignore the emotional stress of moving itself. Moving comes with a lot of emotions. A roller coaster of them. Some will come with the first […]
May 24, 2022
When you decide to sell your home, it’s a major decision. It requires time, commitment, and energy. And there are common selling mistakes people make when embarking on this journey. Making these mistakes won’t ruin your chance of selling. But it’s good to know ahead of time how you can avoid them. This way you […]
May 11, 2022
Have you ever had one of those days or weeks where your brain feels so cluttered that you can’t focus? Does it happen more often than you’d like? Chances are you need to empty your mind. In a recent article by Today.com, they talk about brain clutter in relation to aging. It’s normal for our […]
May 4, 2022
It shouldn’t come as a surprise for you to hear that the local real estate market is on fire. Many homeowners looking to sell saw their home prices go up by 28% in 2021. And with the inventory being at a record low, it’s an ideal time to get ready to sell. Emphasis on ready […]
March 18, 2022
Moving is a hassle for everyone. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first move or your third. A lot of time and energy goes into moving. Not to mention all the paperwork involved. But before you begin packing, before you even buy supplies, I always encourage clients to declutter. When you declutter before moving, you’re […]
March 4, 2022
We all start our days the same. We wake up, we get ready, we get our family out the door, and we come back later to eat and go back to bed. The next day it starts all over again. You can choose to live each day in a robotic fashion. Or you can choose […]
March 1, 2022
If you ever watched Marie Kondo’s Netflix series or read one of her books, you know she has her clients save sentimental items for last in the decluttering process. Why? Because letting go of sentimental items is one of the hardest things for people to do. For good reason. When you start sorting through items […]
February 22, 2022
Yes, it is possible to simplify your life with systems. Systems are designed to get you from point A to point B with as little effort as possible. You set systems in place to make your life easier. They serve a specific purpose. A solid system is a few things. It’s accomplishable, teachable, efficient, and […]
January 26, 2022
There is no such thing as an unorganized person. All of us are born not knowing how to organize. It’s a skill learned over time. And anyone can learn it. The trick is mastering an organized mindset. If you believe you’ll never get and stay organized, you need to do some mindset work. Because before […]
December 29, 2021
It’s one thing when you’re done setting goals for 2022. Now you need to actually work on them. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” This means that writing down your goals is only one part of the process. The next step is creating actionable steps that […]
December 10, 2021
Getting yourself and your home organized is one step of the process. The next part is keeping yourself and your home organized. That’s where many people falter. You realize that to stay organized you have to do work to make it so. But before you know it new things are coming into your home and […]
November 23, 2021
Organization is one of the top sought-after skills in the country. Look at any job posting and one of the requirements will likely be, “Must have good organizational skills.” But what exactly are good organizational skills? In short, solid organizational skills means you use resources both efficiently and effectively. You’re able to manage your time, […]
November 3, 2021
A lot of what you learn as a child carries over into your adult life. You learn how to do something a particular way and it’s the only way you know how to do it. Many people weren’t taught proper organization skills as children. Meaning they have a hard time applying those skills as an […]
October 15, 2021
Organizing can mean many different things to many different people. Most want to get organized so they can live a more streamlined and stress-free life. Others use organization as a means to boost their productivity. No matter your reason for wanting to get organized, the truth is organizing has the power to create major sustainable […]
September 16, 2021
Change is a constant part of life. You know this but you’re not the biggest fan of change. Who is? Change can be exciting and some people thrive on new opportunities. But most of us fear the uncertainty change brings. And there’s nothing more unnerving than the major transitions in life we all know are […]
September 3, 2021
School is back in full swing. Whether your child is back to in-person learning or still doing virtual, I’m sure they’re already feeling the pressure of the workload. None more so than teenagers who are also dealing with the added pressure of applying to colleges and pampering their transcripts. If your teen is feeling overwhelmed, […]
July 27, 2021
Clutter and mental health are intrinsically linked. There have been many studies to learn exactly how our brains react to clutter and it’s not good. If we know the consequences of clutter and its impact on our mental health, why are our homes still disorganized? Time. It all comes down to time. We live busy […]
July 16, 2021
One of the biggest headlines during the height of COVID-19 was the real estate market. Reports revealed people were putting their homes on the market and doing one of two things. They were downsizing into smaller homes. Or they were moving into larger homes in more suburban areas. A recent article on Vox stated that […]
July 3, 2021
Personal organization systems are exactly that: personal. Certain systems won’t work for everyone. We’re as individual as snowflakes. That’s why it’s important to try out anything that sounds intriguing to you. And know that finding the perfect blend could take days, weeks, or even months. People who have an organizing blueprint – or systems in […]
April 26, 2021
Brain on fire Clutter has a cumulative effect on our brain. All the visual stimuli drain our cognitive resources, and we can’t focus. A cluttered environment also causes sensorial overload, which reduces our working memory. Clutter + Cortisol Clutter can trigger the release of the stress hormone cortisol, which can increase tension and anxiety. Chronic […]
April 19, 2021
“Restore the Earth” is the 2021 theme for the Earth Day. If you are looking for ways to participate, I will suggest you to aim at junk mail, our daily hassle. I mean, who isn’t tired of losing time sorting through mail just to purge most of it? Over 100 Billion pieces of junk mail […]
April 15, 2021
You get home and the entrance area looks like a war zone. In the kitchen you try to open some space pushing things to the side, so you can add the new mail to the pile. You check the fridge but turns out you were supposed to do grocery shopping few days ago. Nothing healthy […]
April 7, 2021
When I tell my clients that I love working with attics and basements they think I’m joking. Dust aside, these storage spaces are home to lots of memories and so many cool histories. From photos, letters, collectibles, old journals and newspapers to baby clothes and toys. These spaces can go years without attention and few […]
April 2, 2021
When my clients ask for help, they are facing different struggles, but all share the same problem. They are losing time, things, money. Their routine is disrupted, and every day is a different hassle. From their closets to their kitchen and out the door through the garage, these clients are overwhelmed with the amount of […]
March 30, 2021
Last week I got a package from Brazil by mail. An aunt sent me photos from my childhood, kept by my Grandmother from my father’s side. Along with those, letters that I wrote from my life abroad between 1994 and 1998, when I was married to an air maintenance engineer. I carefully unfolded the pages […]
March 19, 2021
As a teenager, while all my friends talked about having kids, I would always say I wanted to have a career instead. Turns out life had other plans and I became a mom and wife. But that goal was there, simmering, waiting for me to feel strong enough to jump into the unknown and got […]
March 18, 2021
Messy closets are our morning nightmare. It hides all you want to find – but it brings all back once you are not looking for it. We usually feel lost and overwhelmed trying to fish one top or bottom from a pile of unidentified clothes and goes without saying that we usually get late. Closets […]
March 14, 2021
I know it might sound weird but I love mess. I really do! Please, don’t take me wrong, I know how overwhelming and frustrating clutter can be. I’ve seen the impact up close, working with clients that needed guidance and hands on help to move forward. For some clients, those spaces are usually source of […]
March 10, 2021
Few months ago I decided I was going to work towards a handstand. The famous yoga inversion is very challenging since it requires deep body awareness and control. So I hired a personal trainer and began the foundational work. There are few ways to get into a handstand but all require full acceptance of the […]
March 4, 2021
It’s common to have an idea of what organization is, without actually being accurate about it. When I started my business, I thought organization was mostly organize objects and find a home for belongings. The experience brought me to the realization that organization spreads wide touching our sense of self, the quality of our sleep, […]
March 3, 2021
When I was 7 years old in Brazil, my mom got married, and in three years my life completely changed. From a lonely kid, to becoming the older of four siblings. I remember my change of status now with a heart full of love and good memories. But back then, it felt like I was […]
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