Mindset

Organizing Sentimental Items: How to Preserve Memories without Clutter

My guest blogger this month is Melissa Knowles a passionate writer and expert in de-cluttering sentimental items. With a background in psychology and a love for preserving memories, she combines her knowledge to help readers cherish their past without the chaos. When not writing, Melissa enjoys hiking and capturing the beauty of nature through her […]

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Empower your life: Mastering boundaries for ultimate organization and balance

My guest blogger is Lise Fitzsimmons a Registered Psychotherapist. Visit her website lise fitzsimmons therapy. In the chaotic whirlwind of our modern lives, where demands pull us in countless directions and obligations seem never-ending, it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed and stretched thin. This is where the art of setting boundaries comes into play,

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The Power of the “Stop Doing” List: A Productivity Game-Changer

Reading time – 10 minutes In the fast-paced world we live in today, productivity is often seen as the ultimate goal. We find ourselves constantly adding more tasks, more goals, and more responsibilities to our lives. The never-ending to-do lists seem to grow longer with each passing day, leaving us overwhelmed and burnt out. In

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What’s stopping you from getting organized?

I asked my colleagues from Professional Organizer in Canada (POC) to share a word or phrase they hear from their clients that cause them to pause.  Some phrases will show a mindset of fear, procrastination or indecision making it difficult for you to be successful.  My colleagues work in productivity coaching, virtual organizing, downsizing, moving

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8 Ways to improve your focus

Reading time – 2 minutes Thank you for the question “How do you recommend managing mechanical “mesmerizing” tasks like data entry that can literally put me to sleep?” Distractions will always be around to keep you from focusing on a task.  It may be boredom, people, technology, the list is endless.  When you are able

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Proactive organizing (is it for you?)

My guest blogger is Harold Taylor from Taylor in Time. He is a time management specialist. On October 20/2021 is wrote this thought provoking article. “There was an interesting study done by Joybird, a custom furniture company, on how Americans organize their homes. It involved a survey of 1900 people who were asked among other

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Why waiting is the difference between success and failure

Often times we feel pressure to give an answer quickly or make a decision fast. As a parent, I learned to say I’ll get back to you or let me think about it before giving my decision. Sometimes it was a matter of counting to 10 before speaking. You may have a number of techniques

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5 words that stop you from getting organized

There are many words that give the impression of good intentions. Having good intentions is not enough to get you organized. Let’s look at some words that you can remove from your vocabulary when you are setting your organizing goals to make the impossible possible. Soon When you say you will do something soon you

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How clutter can affect your mental health

Reading Time – 10 minutes My guest blogger is Marianne Simmons a licensed therapist that has been working in her private practice for more than 15 years. In recent years, she has discovered her passion for blogging and educating people about the importance of mental well-being. Have you ever had your home in such a

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Why do I have so much stuff? 5 unexpected answers

In a previous blog, I used S.T.U.F.F. to help you examine how you feel about having a lot or a little. Your feelings guide you sometimes other times you procrastinate decluttering a room or your home and things keep piling up. Maybe you’re sentimental and think you are honouring your things by stuffing them in

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