There’s one thing I’ve learned in my own organizing journey — and in helping others — and that is messiness will always be around. It’s not the enemy; it’s a natural part of life. What separates the truly organized from the constantly overwhelmed is simply how we manage it. 💪

Here are five ways to manage the messy, whether you’ve been organized forever or you’re just starting your journey:

1️⃣ DO NOT PANIC!
All is not lost with a little messiness. Panic is an emotional reaction that steals your ability to think clearly.
🧘‍♀️ Take a breath and remind yourself — you’re not messy, the space is messy. This is temporary.

 2️⃣ Go Back to Your “WHY”
Your why is the foundation of your organization journey.
Why did you want to live organized in the first place? 💭
Sit with that question until you remember the answer — it’s hidden right there in the messiness.

 3️⃣ Reset Your Systems
Living organized happens in seasons. 🌤️
It’s totally normal to reset your systems from time to time — for exam...

ACT-ION, Action, action — we want action! 💪
Okay, I just had to throw in a little cheer. This post is all about encouragement — because sometimes, all we need is a small nudge to get started.

If there’s one thing I could share with you, it’s this:
START!
Your organizing journey begins the moment you finish reading this blog.

1. Don’t Overthink It 🧠

Overthinking is procrastination’s best friend.
And that friendship won’t take you anywhere.

So let’s begin — pick any room in your house and start putting things away.
If something doesn’t belong there, move it to where it should be.
Simple. Quick. Effective.

Now pause for a second — how did that feel?

2. Keep It Quick and Manageable ⏱️

Work through that same room until it reflects your goal for the space.
This should take minutes, not hours.
(Skip the garage full of boxes for now — there’s time for that later.)

You can do this!

3. Clear the Trash 🗑️

The fastest way to breathe new life into a space?
Remove what doesn’t belong...

🏡 What to Do When Everything Feels Like a Treasure

Does decision-making come easily to you?
For many of us, it feels simpler to call every possession a “treasure” than to part with it.
But what can you do when everything seems to hold value?

The first step is understanding that not every item can be a treasure.
We need a thoughtful process to separate what truly matters from what simply takes up space.

✨ When we pause and reflect on what lasts forever, our perspective shifts.
The things of this world are temporary — and recognizing this can bring surprising clarity and peace.

“What we hold onto here, we won’t need where we’re headed next.”

Also, remember — the choices we avoid making today may become a burden for those we love tomorrow.
By taking action now, we free ourselves and those around us from future stress.

🌿 Ready to Begin? Let’s Take Action

1️⃣ Start with a moment of calm.
Before you begin, take a deep breath. Center yourself.
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You hear it said, “There’s never enough time.” Then there’s also those people who get so much done in their day, it leaves one to ask, “How do they do it?” They certainly weren’t given an y more than what you and I were given, twenty four hours. As I thought about this, it occurred to me I was going at things from the wrong perspective.

I realized that I cannot control time, it will continue to happen. It was then I realized I needed to become better at managing me. This completely changed my world for the better! When I tell you my mind was blown, I mean it!

Here’s how I did it:

1.  I performed a personal audit

•  Determined how long it took me to perform daily tasks
•  I took on new uses of my time until I could get a handle on what I had
•  Established my priorities so they were align with how I want to live
•  Identified qualitative tasks vs quantitative tasks

2.  Scheduled time with myself

•  Identified 3 daily priorities, these are non-negotiable
•  Built my day around the
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 No matter where you are in life, creating balance is crucial to good health, relationships and ultimately your success. If your goal is a stress free life, that may not be possible. I apologize for starting out so negatively. What I mean to say is that living a balanced life is a more attainable goal. This actually can tame down the stress. Honestly, some stress is good for us. Our bodies are good at handling some stress. It is when our lives are in a steady state of stress that indicates a lack of balance. This can ultimately lead to many health issues and struggles with clutter, chaos and disorganization.

Finding balance in life is a very individual thing. I want to give you some tools to create your balanced life. First, we must start here:

Grab a piece of paper and pen because it is time do some writing. Write down the following

1. Spirituality
2. Relationships
3. Career
4. Wellness
5. Hobbies
6. Money
7. Personal Growth

Now pick out the three that are the MOST important to you. Label th...

 No matter how old you are you may have uttered the words, “my memory is terrible.” In my “before I live organized” life, I lived in a state of chaos and disorganization for a period of about ten years. As I have talked about this to others, I realize now how hard it must have been to live with me. Worst of all, I did this to myself…perspective is from the place I write to you today.

Clutter, and disorganization was my every day status quo, completely understandable as to why I couldn’t remember things.  Many days it was a challenge to get out the door on time with two children under the age of 3. Mostly, it was due to lack of preparation. I was looking for my children’s shoes at the time we we should’ve been leaving the house. Consequently, tardiness became a part of my life. Stress on top of stress does no-one any good. One of my children became anxious by my tardiness. He really tried to keep us from being late once he learned to tell time. There were simple things that I could’ve ...

If an organized home is beyond your wildest imagination, keep reading. It is true that we all have different organizing styles and different challenges. In working with moms with ADHD, we work together to find systems that work for them. The ultimate goal is getting most days under control.

First, let set some ground rules:

1. Negative talk is not allowed. Be kind to yourself.
2. It is unrealistic to be anyone other than you. Be the best you.
3. Give yourself room to grow through this process. Progress not perfection is what to expect
4. Keep it simple. No need to overcomplicate things

Now, we’re ready for the tips that will help you get your day under control or at least more manageable. We do have to acknowledge that chaos may come despite doing all of the things. The goal is to have less days of chaos and more days of order and peace. 

1. Start by writing down the day’s tasks. If you prefer the talk to text option using your phone, that is okay too.
2. Pick three that are of the highest...

Once the weather turns nice, it is time to turn our attention to organizing the areas we tend to the least. The outside areas of our home are not the most popular to organize. It’s time to give them a little love and attention. Let’s look at ways we can better get these areas in order. 

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The deck/patio

These outside spaces can really enhance our home and add to our living space. So what can be done to better organize them?

We like the 121 gallon outdoor storage, waterproof deck box. It is perfect for storing patio/deck furniture cushions. Great for pool storage-toys, life jackets, sunscreen and anything else you can think of. The garden hose will also fit in here for winter storage. Choose the size based on your needs.  

To further enhance your organizing needs, we like the Mesh ...

The goal of this blog is to help you get organized. Instead of future thinking, we are focusing on the present, now. Now, is not a wishful fantasy. It is what we have at this very moment. Now is also a clear and realistic measure to create accountability. I can’t be held accountable for something I might never do in the future. I have three reasons you need to get organized now. 

The first reason is that later may never come. There are a plethora of reasons for this and some may say those are excuses. This is a reality check for those living in the land of later. Time has not been helpful to you thus far and there’s little reason to suspect it will be in the future. This has become evident in working with older clients in my professional organizing business. Many of these wonderful people were going to get organized when they retired twenty years ago. Now, they are facing the fact that the stuff they have may be left behind for others to deal with. This is a harsh reality because no o...

 I have had this experience with two people close to me (not organizing clients) in the last week that led me to write this blog. I think that most of use from time to time have not finished something. It could be as big as a degree from College to the laundry. Whatever it is, we didn’t finish it. But what about the person who on a daily basis fifty percent of the time or more does not finish what they start? Is that you or someone you know? In this blog, I will cover the reasons and give some actionable steps to get across the finish line.

Why is finishing tasks a struggle?

1. It becomes boring. Dopamine, the chemical in the brain known to be important for motivation drops off at some point during the task.
   • EX: You have started to fold the laundry and end up on the phone watching videos on social media of people, places and things way more fun that what you are having.
   • (Put on music or a podcast when you are doing a mundane task, it helps to move it along.)
2. It’s not that imp
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