This is the time of year that many of us make our New Year’s resolution. Sometimes, it’s the same one as last year, and the year before, and maybe even the year before that. Why are New Year’s resolutions so hard to keep? What can we do differently to make this the year we finally [...]
During the holiday season, your social calendar fills up quickly and life gets even more hectic than usual. Protect your time and practice self-care by eliminating one or two social activities you’d rather not attend. Don’t accept invitations out of guilt, obligation or habit; saying ‘no’ to those invitations will leave you with the energy [...]
Are you hosting a holiday party this year? You don’t have to do it all alone. Get a support system and you’ll ensure that everyone has good time, including you.Â
If you don’t have a regular cleaning service, get one to come before and/or after your party. If you don’t have the budget to hire a [...]
As you may have heard, I’m a finalist in the 2010 Los Angeles Organizing Awards, which is a huge honor for me. The category is Best Organizing Book for Organizing Outside the Box: Conquer Clutter Using Your Natural Learning Style.
I know you are probably very busy this time of year, but would you mind taking [...]
Take it from someone who does what I do for a living: we all have too much stuff. And yet, every year, we go out and buy more stuff for the people we care about. What’s up with that? It’s still possible to show our love and appreciation through gift-giving without cluttering up people’s homes.
Rather [...]